2026 Bookish 5K & Cookie Fun Run (If You Give A Pig A Party)
- Date Sat 15th August 2026
- 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, fitness, and fantastic treats at the 2026 Bookish 5K & Cookie Fun Run (If You Give A Pig A Party) on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in the charming town of Waterloo, Seneca! This family-friendly event is not just about running; it's a celebration inspired by the beloved stories of Laura Numeroff. Participants will enjoy the thrill of a 5K race or a whimsical 1-mile Cookie Fun Run, where the focus is on fun rather than speed.
Runners can indulge their sweet tooth with delicious brownies awaiting them at the finish line, while younger participants can look forward to a special book gift. Every finisher will receive a unique book or cupcake-themed medal, making this event a memorable experience for all ages. Registration fees are $35 for the 5K walk/run and just $15 for the Cookie Fun Run, with children under 5 participating for free! Join the community on this exciting day, where running and cookies come together for a great cause, supporting the Waterloo Library & Historical Society. Don’t miss out on this deliciously fun event!
Runners can indulge their sweet tooth with delicious brownies awaiting them at the finish line, while younger participants can look forward to a special book gift. Every finisher will receive a unique book or cupcake-themed medal, making this event a memorable experience for all ages. Registration fees are $35 for the 5K walk/run and just $15 for the Cookie Fun Run, with children under 5 participating for free! Join the community on this exciting day, where running and cookies come together for a great cause, supporting the Waterloo Library & Historical Society. Don’t miss out on this deliciously fun event!
Organiser's Description
THE WATERLOO LIBRARY & HISTORICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS THE 2026 BOOKISH 5K & THE COOKIE FUN RUN (IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY)!
IF YOU GIVE A PIG A PARTY, THEY WILL PROBABLY PARTY. WHEN THEY PARTY, THEY WILL PROBABLY FEEL GUILTY. BUT IF THEY DO THIS FUN-RUN THEY CAN HAVE THEIR PARTY, 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 BROWNIES!
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 PIG A PARTY, THEY WILL PROBABLY PARTY. WHEN THEY PARTY, THEY WILL PROBABLY FEEL GUILTY. BUT IF THEY DO THIS FUN-RUN THEY CAN HAVE THEIR PARTY, 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 BROWNIES!
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
-
Bookish 5K
Incl. T Shirt
Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$35.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Registration starts at 6:30am! -
Cookie Fun Run/Walk
Sat 15th August 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$15.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Registration starts at 8:30am! -
Bookish 5k Virtual
Incl. T-Shirt
$35.00
OPENS 01 APR 26Registration 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)
Participate in Running Research
Receive 2 FREE months of run training from our friends at RunDot
The RunDot Project is a research initiative that helps RunDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that RunDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a review2026 Bookish 5K & Cookie Fun Run (If You Give A Pig A Party)
