Cookie Run

  • Date Sat 22nd November 2025
  • Time 9:00AM CST
  • Location EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois
  • Price Free
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

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Event summary

Get ready for a delightful combination of fun and philanthropy at the annual Cookie Monster Charity Run on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Edwardsville, Madison! This unique event invites participants to indulge in their favorite cookies while running for a good cause. Choose between the challenging 3 Mile Cookie Monster Run for adults and older participants or the 1 Mile Kids Cookie Monster Run designed for our younger cookie enthusiasts.

As you race, each quarter-mile segment includes a cookie stop where you can eat as many cookies as you can handle! The winner isn't just determined by speed; your cookie consumption will also play a key role in your final score. This means every bite not only adds to your tally but also helps raise funds to buy Christmas gifts for local families in need. So whether you're in it for the joy of running, the thrill of eating, or the spirit of giving, join us for a day filled with laughter, community, and sweet treats! Don’t miss the chance to make a difference while having a blastβ€”register now and start preparing for this deliciously rewarding challenge!

Organiser's Description

THE ANNUAL COOKIE MONSTER CHARITY RUN!

JOIN US FOR A SWEET RACE THAT SUPPORTS A WONDERFUL CAUSE! The Cookie Monster Run offers a unique challenge where your speed is measured not just by time, but by your cookie-eating prowess! Every step and every bite will help bring holiday joy to local families in need.

THE CAUSE: WHY WE RUN (AND EAT!)

Our goal is simple: to RAISE MONEY TO BUY CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR FAMILIES THAT CANNOT AFFORD THEM. All funds collected through the eventfrom entry fees to additional donationswill be used to purchase and deliver presents, ensuring every child has a happy holiday season.

RACE DETAILS & ENTRY

RACES:

* 3 Mile Cookie Monster Run: The full challenge for adults and older participants.
* 1 Mile Kids Cookie Monster Run: A shorter, fun run for our younger cookie enthusiasts

ENTRY FEE:

We are asking for a MONETARY DONATION of your choice as your entry fee. There will be a secure box at the registration table for all donations.

CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE RACE? You can still donate! Every dollar makes a difference in buying gifts.



HOW IT WORKS: THE ULTIMATE COOKIE CHALLENGE

This is not your average race! Whether you choose the 3-mile or 1-mile distance, the course is broken down into QUARTER-MILE (0.25 MILE) SEGMENTS.

* Run the first 0.25 milesegment.
* STOP AND EAT AS MANY COOKIES AS YOU WANT/CAN! We'll mark your bib for each cookie you finish, so you don't have to worry about counting.
* Turn around and run back to the next cookie stop.
* Repeat this process until you have completed the full 3 miles (or 1 mile for the Kids Run).

RULES OF THE ROAD (AND THE COOKIE STOP):

* FINISH SWALLOWING the cookie before you start running to the next segment.
* As long as the cookie is swallowed, it counts toward your score!
* You'll be able to choose WHATEVER TYPE OF COOKIE YOU WANT at each stoppick your favorites!


AWARDS: WHO WILL BE THE ULTIMATE COOKIE MONSTER?

Our unique scoring system rewards both speed and consumption!

_WINNER IS DETERMINED BY NUMBER OF COOKIES EATEN FIRST, THEN TIME_.

Your final Time will be calculated as your RUN TIME MINUS 1 MINUTE FOR EACH COOKIE YOU SUCCESSFULLY EAT!

3 MILE COOKIE MONSTER RUN AWARDS:

* First Place Male and Female
* Second Place Male and Female
* The #1 Cookie Monster (Highest number of cookies eaten!)

1 MILE KIDS COOKIE MONSTER RUN AWARDS:

* First Place
* Second Place
* The #1 Cookie Monster (Highest number of cookies eaten!

_READY TO RACE, EAT, AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE? _Register now and start practicing your chewing!

Races

  • 3 Mile Cookie Monster Run

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    Free

    This is not your average race! The course is broken down into quarter-mile (0.25 mile) segments. 1. Run the first mile segment. 2. STOP and eat as many cookies as you want/can! We'll mark your bib for each cookie you finish, so you don't have to worry about counting. 3. Turn around and run back to the next cookie stop. Repeat this process until you have completed the full 3 miles (or 1 mile for the Kids Run).
  • 1 Mile Kids Cookie Monster Run

    Sat 22nd November 2025 (9:00AM CST)

    Free

    CLOSED
    This is not your average race! The course is broken down into quarter-mile (0.25 mile) segments. 1. Run the first mile segment. 2. STOP and eat as many cookies as you want/can! We'll mark your bib for each cookie you finish, so you don't have to worry about counting. 3. Turn around and run back to the next cookie stop. Repeat this process until you have completed the full 3 miles (or 1 mile for the Kids Run).

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Location

3345 Stadium Dr, EDWARDSVILLE, 62026, IL, United States

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