Cookie Classic 2026
- Date Sat 17th January 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Chesapeake, Virginia
- Price $22.20 - $54.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for the 12th Annual Cookie Classic Run, happening on Saturday, January 17, 2026, in beautiful Chesapeake, Virginia! This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all abilities to join in a fun-filled day of running, jogging, or walking along the scenic Dismal Swamp Canal Trail. Choose from various race distances, including the 1-mile, 5K (3.1 miles), and 10K (6.2 miles), all on a flat and fast asphalt course.
As runners kick off their 2026 race season, they’ll be greeted with delicious Girl Scout Cookies at the finish line, making this event a sweet celebration of community and camaraderie. Participants will also enjoy chipped timing, professional photographs, and finisher certificates. Kids in the 1-mile race will receive a special patch, while those in the 5K and 10K will receive surprise finisher gifts and age-place awards. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support the Girl Scouts and make unforgettable memories with family and friends! Register early to secure your cookie choice and T-shirt sizing, and join us for this uplifting event in Chesapeake!
As runners kick off their 2026 race season, they’ll be greeted with delicious Girl Scout Cookies at the finish line, making this event a sweet celebration of community and camaraderie. Participants will also enjoy chipped timing, professional photographs, and finisher certificates. Kids in the 1-mile race will receive a special patch, while those in the 5K and 10K will receive surprise finisher gifts and age-place awards. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support the Girl Scouts and make unforgettable memories with family and friends! Register early to secure your cookie choice and T-shirt sizing, and join us for this uplifting event in Chesapeake!
Organiser's Description
We are back again! Celebrating! our 12th Annual Cookie Classic Run. We welcome participants of ALL Abilities to join us for this run/jog/walk family friendly event as we launch the 2026 cookie season and as runners kick off for their 2026 race season! **
All distances are out and back, on the flat and fast asphalt at Chesapeake's Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, with Girl Scout Cookies waiting for you at the finish!
* _Participant Categories: 1miler, 5k (3.1miles), 10k (6.2miles) , and Do-Si-Don't Show Virtual Run _
FEATURES:
* By 10/15/2025: guaranteed choice of FULL-SIZED box of cookies provided ONLY after finishing at finish line **
* By 11/1/2025: guaranteed choice of T-shirt sizing ** AND name within design on the back of the T-shirt
* In-person Event: chipped timing AND access to professional photographs (digital images available free of charge) &finisher certificates
* 1milers: patch finisher gift
* 5K and 10K (Surprise) finisher gift
* 5k and 10k Age placed Awards
* Do-Si-Don't Show Virtual Runners will _NOT_ receive box of cookies however they will receive the finisher gift(s), medal, Tshirt & racebib which will be mailed on 1/16/26 or 1/17/26
The Cookie Classic Run is a celebration of Girl Scouts, Girl Scout families, and all who support the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place!
**registrations after deadline dates listed above: cookie choice and Tshirt sizing availability is on a first come, first serve basis and until quantities run out. _YOU WILL have access to see quantity availability during the registratio_n process.
***We kindly acknowledge and inform participants that 4 legged family/friend are not permitted unless they are certified service animals.
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RACE TEAM AT [email protected]
All distances are out and back, on the flat and fast asphalt at Chesapeake's Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, with Girl Scout Cookies waiting for you at the finish!
* _Participant Categories: 1miler, 5k (3.1miles), 10k (6.2miles) , and Do-Si-Don't Show Virtual Run _
FEATURES:
* By 10/15/2025: guaranteed choice of FULL-SIZED box of cookies provided ONLY after finishing at finish line **
* By 11/1/2025: guaranteed choice of T-shirt sizing ** AND name within design on the back of the T-shirt
* In-person Event: chipped timing AND access to professional photographs (digital images available free of charge) &finisher certificates
* 1milers: patch finisher gift
* 5K and 10K (Surprise) finisher gift
* 5k and 10k Age placed Awards
* Do-Si-Don't Show Virtual Runners will _NOT_ receive box of cookies however they will receive the finisher gift(s), medal, Tshirt & racebib which will be mailed on 1/16/26 or 1/17/26
The Cookie Classic Run is a celebration of Girl Scouts, Girl Scout families, and all who support the Girl Scout mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place!
**registrations after deadline dates listed above: cookie choice and Tshirt sizing availability is on a first come, first serve basis and until quantities run out. _YOU WILL have access to see quantity availability during the registratio_n process.
***We kindly acknowledge and inform participants that 4 legged family/friend are not permitted unless they are certified service animals.
FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RACE TEAM AT [email protected]
Races
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Cookie Classic- Samoa Stroll 1 Miler
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
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Cookie Classic Trefoil Trek 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (9:45AM EST)
$43.40
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Cookie Classic- Tagalong 10k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th January 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$54.00
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Do-Si-Don't Show- Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
$48.70
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1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, 23322, VA, United States
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