2025 Bookish 5K & Cookie Fun Run (The Year of the Brownie)
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Waterloo, New York
- Price $15.00 - $35.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a delightful day of fun and fitness at the 2025 Bookish 5K & Cookie Fun Run on Saturday, August 16th, 2025, in the charming town of Waterloo, Seneca! This family-friendly event, inspired by the beloved children's book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," invites participants to enjoy a sweet twist on traditional races. Lace up your running shoes for the 5K walk/run or take part in the whimsical Cookie Fun Run, which features a tasty 1-mile route. Runners of all ages can indulge their sweet tooth with delicious cupcakes after the race, while participants in the 1-mile event will enjoy four scrumptious brownies along the way!
This unique event not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports the Waterloo Library & Historical Society. Everyone who registers will receive a themed medal, and children under five can join the fun for free, receiving their very own copy of this year's featured book. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to combine fitness, community, and a love for literature—all while enjoying some delectable treats! Register now for the 5K for just $35 or the Cookie Fun Run for $15 and be a part of this unforgettable experience!
This unique event not only promises a fun-filled day but also supports the Waterloo Library & Historical Society. Everyone who registers will receive a themed medal, and children under five can join the fun for free, receiving their very own copy of this year's featured book. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to combine fitness, community, and a love for literature—all while enjoying some delectable treats! Register now for the 5K for just $35 or the Cookie Fun Run for $15 and be a part of this unforgettable experience!
Organiser's Description
THE WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS THE 2025 BOOKISH 5K & THE COOKIE FUN RUN (THE YEAR OF THE BROWNIE)!
IF YOU GIVE A HUMAN A COOKIE, THEY WILL PROBABLY EAT IT. WHEN THEY EAT IT, THEY WILL PROBABLY FEEL GUILTY. BUT IF THEY DO THIS FUN-RUN THEY CAN HAVE THEIR COOKIES AND EAT IT TOO!
THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY RACE, ORIGINALLY INSPIRED BY LAURA NUMEROFF'S "IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE", WILL TICKLE YOUR TASTE BUDS AND BENEFIT THE WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THIS YEAR WE WILL BE EATING CUPCAKES!
THIS YEAR WE ARE CONTINUING OUR 5K EVENT, BUT DON'T WORRY, YOU DON'T HAVE TO EAT THEM ALONG YOUR RUN. WE'LL HAVE SOME READY FOR WHEN YOU ARE DONE!
IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN OUR ORIGINAL 1 MILE EVENT THERE WILL BE 4 BROWNIES IN TOTAL SO BRING YOUR APPETITE AND RUNNING SHOES TO RACE 1 MILE AROUND THE LIBRARY AREA OF WATERLOO.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A BOOK OR CUPCAKE THEMED MEDAL AND REGISTRATIONS UNDER 5 WILL RECEIVE THEIR OWN COPY OF THIS YEARS BOOK.
Entry fees:
5K walk/run:$35
Cookie Run: $15
CHILDREN UNDER 5: FREE
*IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS; YOUR ENTRY FEE WILL BE USED AS A DONATION TO THE WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
IF YOU GIVE A HUMAN A COOKIE, THEY WILL PROBABLY EAT IT. WHEN THEY EAT IT, THEY WILL PROBABLY FEEL GUILTY. BUT IF THEY DO THIS FUN-RUN THEY CAN HAVE THEIR COOKIES AND EAT IT TOO!
THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY RACE, ORIGINALLY INSPIRED BY LAURA NUMEROFF'S "IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE", WILL TICKLE YOUR TASTE BUDS AND BENEFIT THE WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THIS YEAR WE WILL BE EATING CUPCAKES!
THIS YEAR WE ARE CONTINUING OUR 5K EVENT, BUT DON'T WORRY, YOU DON'T HAVE TO EAT THEM ALONG YOUR RUN. WE'LL HAVE SOME READY FOR WHEN YOU ARE DONE!
IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN OUR ORIGINAL 1 MILE EVENT THERE WILL BE 4 BROWNIES IN TOTAL SO BRING YOUR APPETITE AND RUNNING SHOES TO RACE 1 MILE AROUND THE LIBRARY AREA OF WATERLOO.
PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A BOOK OR CUPCAKE THEMED MEDAL AND REGISTRATIONS UNDER 5 WILL RECEIVE THEIR OWN COPY OF THIS YEARS BOOK.
Entry fees:
5K walk/run:$35
Cookie Run: $15
CHILDREN UNDER 5: FREE
*IN THE EVENT OF A CANCELLATION, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS; YOUR ENTRY FEE WILL BE USED AS A DONATION TO THE WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
Races
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Bookish 5K
Incl. T Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS 05 MAYRegistration starts at 6:30am! -
Cookie Fun Run/Walk
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$15.00
OPENS 05 MAYRegistration starts at 8:30am! -
Bookish 5k Virtual
Incl. T-Shirt
$35.00
OPENS 18 MAYRegistration starts at 6:15! We will mail out your t-shirt and medal, or they will be available for pick up. (Only the first 100 registrants are guaranteed)
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