Cookie Daze
From Cookie Daze 5k
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Newton, Kansas
- Price $38.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the lively Cookie Daze event on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in beautiful Newton, Harvey! Organized by the Cookie Daze 5k team, this exciting race features both a fun cookie run and a competitive 5k, ensuring there's something for everyone, including the whole family! Starting at 7:30 AM at Athletic Park, participants will enjoy a unique twist as they savor a cookie at each water station throughout the fun run.
Runners of all ages can participate, with awards for the top three males and females in various age groups ranging from 13 & Under to 70 & Over. Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, June 19, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Heart to Heart CAC, 702 N. Main, Newton, KS. By taking part in Cookie Daze, you'll not only get to enjoy a delightful day of running and fun but also contribute to supporting vital local causes, including the Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center and Caring Hands Humane Society. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact while indulging in some delicious cookies!
Runners of all ages can participate, with awards for the top three males and females in various age groups ranging from 13 & Under to 70 & Over. Early packet pickup will be available on Friday, June 19, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Heart to Heart CAC, 702 N. Main, Newton, KS. By taking part in Cookie Daze, you'll not only get to enjoy a delightful day of running and fun but also contribute to supporting vital local causes, including the Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center and Caring Hands Humane Society. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact while indulging in some delicious cookies!
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 pick up packet will be held on Friday, June 19 from 10am 4pm at Heart to Heart CAC, 702 N. Main, 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 Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center and Caring Hands Humane Society.
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.
Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center is dedicated to effectively and compassionately serve children who are victims of abuse, and to strengthening our community's response to child abuse.
Our mission is to provide advocacy services and enhance safety for child abuse victims and their families by facilitating a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to prevention, investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse. This includes providing comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse and their non-offending caregivers.
In 2025, our agency served 174 children and delivered 72 prevention education presentations, reaching 1,800 youth in our community.
You also have the option to purchase a Summer Daze button for $5.
Summer Daze is at Athletic Park from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, 21st.
DATE: June 20, 2026
TIME: Race starts at 7:30am
Early pick up packet will be held on Friday, June 19 from 10am 4pm at Heart to Heart CAC, 702 N. Main, 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 Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center and Caring Hands Humane Society.
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.
Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center is dedicated to effectively and compassionately serve children who are victims of abuse, and to strengthening our community's response to child abuse.
Our mission is to provide advocacy services and enhance safety for child abuse victims and their families by facilitating a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to prevention, investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse. This includes providing comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse and their non-offending caregivers.
In 2025, our agency served 174 children and delivered 72 prevention education presentations, reaching 1,800 youth in our community.
You also have the option to purchase a Summer Daze button for $5.
Summer Daze is at Athletic Park from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, 21st.
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