About the Cookie Run
The Cookie Run is a charity race with a twist: cookie stops are built into the course, and eating more cookies can actually improve your finishing time. Each minute per cookie eaten gets subtracted from your run time, so the winner is determined by consumption first, speed second. There are distance options for adults and kids alike.
The entry fee is a donation of your choice, paid at the registration table on race day. All proceeds go toward buying holiday gifts for local families in need. It is a genuine fundraiser with a silly, enjoyable format wrapped around a straightforward charitable goal.
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Distances & Start Times
3 Miles11/7/2026 09:00Free
1 Mile11/7/2026 09:00Free
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