Cookie Daze
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT
- Location
- Newton, KS
- 700 W 1st St, Athletic Park, 67114
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A delightful 5K where you can run competitively or enjoy a cookie at every water station, all while supporting local charities.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- For a Cause
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Competitive
Quirky
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- For a Cause
For a CauseJoin the Cookie Daze 5K in Newton, KS, offering a unique blend of fun and competition. Choose the 'fun run' to enjoy a cookie at each water station, or opt for the 'competitive run' to challenge yourself for age group awards. This family-friendly event takes you along the paved Sandcreek Bike Path, with all proceeds benefiting Caring Hands Humane Society and Safehope, supporting vital community missions.
What to expect
- Participate in a unique 'fun run' where you'll enjoy a cookie at each water station.
- Opt for the 'competitive run' to vie for age group awards across various categories.
- Run a 5K course along the paved Sandcreek Bike Path, circling Athletic Park.
Standout details
- Cookie eating challenge at water stations
- Supports Caring Hands Humane Society
- Benefits Safehope
- Paved Sandcreek Bike Path course
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 5K
Sat, Jun 20, 7:30 AM CDT · From $38.50
Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:22 AM CDT · Closes Jun 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
- 5K
Sat, Jun 20, 7:30 AM CDT · From $38.50
Opens Apr 1, 2026, 10:49 AM CDT · Closes Jun 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingFlat road course, warm-day exposure
- Warm season
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Road
- Flat
- Timed race
From the organizer
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 County’s 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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