Events
Cookie Classic- Samoa Stroll 1 Miler
198 spots left. Price increases after November 19, 2025 at 11:59pm EST
Cookie Classic Trefoil Trek 5K
299 spots left. Price increases after September 6, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Cookie Classic- Tagalong 10k
123 spots left. Price increases after September 6, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT
Do-Si-Don't Show- Virtual 5k
25 spots left. Registration ends January 10, 2026 at 9:30am EST
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 registration 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 cookieclassic5k@gmail.com
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://www.gsccc.org/en/support-us/donate-locally/events/cookie-classic-run.html.
Race Contact Info
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Directions
For the most accurate GPS turn-by-turn directions enter:
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake VA, 23322
FROM THE PENINSULA
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Take exit 264 for I-664 S toward Downtown Newport News/Chesapeake/Suffolk
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Continue onto I-664 S Monitor Merrimac Bridge Tunnel Take exit 15B for I-64W toward Chesapeake/VA Beach
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Take exit 296 for US-17 N/US-17 BUS S toward Portsmouth/Deep Creek
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Turn right onto US-17 BUS S/George Washington Hwy N (signs for Elizabeth City)
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Turn left onto George Washington Hwy S
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Bear/Turn right to stay on George Washington Hwy S
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After approximately 3.5 miles, you will see the park on your right - just before you hit the US-17 Bypass towards Elizabeth City
FROM SUFFOLK
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Take the Interstate I-664 S toward Norfolk,
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Take exit 15B for I-64W toward Chesapeake/VA Beach
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Take exit 296 for US-17 N/US-17 BUS S toward Portsmouth/Deep Creek
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Turn right onto US-17 BUS S/George Washington Hwy N (signs for Elizabeth City)
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Turn left onto George Washington Hwy S
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Immediately past the bridge, Bear/Turn right to stay on George Washington Hwy S
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After approximately 3.5 miles, you will see the park on your right - just before you hit the US-17 Bypass towards Elizabeth City
FROM VIRGINIA BEACH
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Take the Interstate 64 E toward Chesapeake/Suffolk
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Take exit 291B to merge onto I-464 S/VA-168 S toward US-17 S/Elizabeth City/Outer Banks.
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Continue onto VA-168 S.
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Take exit 15B toward US-17 S/Elizabeth City (Toll Road)
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Follow Dominion Blvd N and George Washington Hwy S to George Washington Hwy (US-17 Bus).
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Turn right onto George Washington Hwy S. The park entrance is on your left.
Please note!! Using Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Parking in most map apps will take you to the Ballahack Boat Ramp. You DO NOT want to go to the Ballahack entrance!
We are at the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail Start, Chesapeake VA, by the "Chessie the Bear" Statue! Use the street address of 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake, VA 23322
