Cookie Daze
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Newton, Kansas
- Price $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a delightful day of fun and fitness at the Cookie Daze event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Newton, Harvey! This exciting race features both a lighthearted cookie run and a competitive 5K run. Participants in the fun run will savor a cookie at each water station, making it a unique experience perfect for families and friends. The race kicks off at 7:30 AM at Athletic Park, with early packet pickup available the day before from 8 AM to 6 PM at Krueger Insurance.
With race day registration priced at just $35, everyone can join in on the festivities. Runners can look forward to awards for the top three males and females in each age group, ensuring plenty of recognition for all levels of achievement. The scenic 5K course follows the paved sidewalk of the Sandcreek Bike Path, providing a beautiful backdrop as participants weave through the community. Best of all, all proceeds support the vital missions of Caring Hands Humane Society and Safehope, making your participation impactful for Harvey County's most vulnerable residents. Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to run for a cause!
With race day registration priced at just $35, everyone can join in on the festivities. Runners can look forward to awards for the top three males and females in each age group, ensuring plenty of recognition for all levels of achievement. The scenic 5K course follows the paved sidewalk of the Sandcreek Bike Path, providing a beautiful backdrop as participants weave through the community. Best of all, all proceeds support the vital missions of Caring Hands Humane Society and Safehope, making your participation impactful for Harvey County's most vulnerable residents. Don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to run for a cause!
Organiser's Description
The race will consist of a fun cookie run and a competitive run. The fun run participants will eat one cookie at EACH water station before continuing the race. This is a great event for the whole family!
DATE: June 20, 2026
TIME: Race starts at 7:30am
Early packet pickup will be held on Friday, June 19th from 8am-6pm at Krueger Insurance (130 E 4th St, Newton, KS)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $35
LOCATION: Athletic Park Newton, KS
AWARDS: Top three males and female in each age group:
13 & Under,
14-19,
20-29,
30-39,
40-49,
50-59,
60-69,
70& Over
COURSE DETAILS:
The 5k course runs along the paved sidewalk of the Sandcreek Bike Path:
1. Begin by circling the Athletic Park
2. North to 12th St.
3. South to 1st St.
4. Back to the Athletic Park
All proceeds go to support to missions of Caring Hands Humane Society & Safehope.
By participating, you will make an impact on the lives of Harvey Countys most vulnerable.
Caring Hands Humane Society
Our mission, through the promotion of education in basic humane animal care, is to relieve animal suffering and to prevent cruelty to animals. At Caring Hands Humane Society, we believe all animals should be treated with dignity and respect at all stages of life. We always strive to provide the best possible care to the animals entrusted to us, and to educate others about the benefits of strengthening the bond between humans and companion animals.
Caring Hands Humane Society aims to continue working towards remaining a No-Kill community for homeless animals. As of 2023, our total live release rate is 95.5%. Caring Hands will continue to achieve this status with the support of our volunteers, fosters, adopters, donors, sponsors, and the community around us.
Safehope
In 2023, Safehope provided services to 751 adults and 131 children across the tri-county area. Advocates answered 3,248 crisis hotline calls, and 43 survivors spent over 1,100 bed nights in emergency shelter.
From 24-hour crisis hotline to supportive services to professional training, Safehope offers crisis intervention, advocacy, therapeutic services and support; to address the needs of victims, their children and our communities.
DATE: June 20, 2026
TIME: Race starts at 7:30am
Early packet pickup will be held on Friday, June 19th from 8am-6pm at Krueger Insurance (130 E 4th St, Newton, KS)
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $35
LOCATION: Athletic Park Newton, KS
AWARDS: Top three males and female in each age group:
13 & Under,
14-19,
20-29,
30-39,
40-49,
50-59,
60-69,
70& Over
COURSE DETAILS:
The 5k course runs along the paved sidewalk of the Sandcreek Bike Path:
1. Begin by circling the Athletic Park
2. North to 12th St.
3. South to 1st St.
4. Back to the Athletic Park
All proceeds go to support to missions of Caring Hands Humane Society & Safehope.
By participating, you will make an impact on the lives of Harvey Countys most vulnerable.
Caring Hands Humane Society
Our mission, through the promotion of education in basic humane animal care, is to relieve animal suffering and to prevent cruelty to animals. At Caring Hands Humane Society, we believe all animals should be treated with dignity and respect at all stages of life. We always strive to provide the best possible care to the animals entrusted to us, and to educate others about the benefits of strengthening the bond between humans and companion animals.
Caring Hands Humane Society aims to continue working towards remaining a No-Kill community for homeless animals. As of 2023, our total live release rate is 95.5%. Caring Hands will continue to achieve this status with the support of our volunteers, fosters, adopters, donors, sponsors, and the community around us.
Safehope
In 2023, Safehope provided services to 751 adults and 131 children across the tri-county area. Advocates answered 3,248 crisis hotline calls, and 43 survivors spent over 1,100 bed nights in emergency shelter.
From 24-hour crisis hotline to supportive services to professional training, Safehope offers crisis intervention, advocacy, therapeutic services and support; to address the needs of victims, their children and our communities.
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