Cookie Daze
Sat, Jun 20, 2026, 3:30 AM CDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
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
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
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
Course surface
Road
Pulled from words in the public listing. Helpful hint only, not a course rating.
Distances & registration
2 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
5K
2 options · closes Jun 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT
1mo 17d 11h 48m leftCompetitive 5k Run
Closes Jun 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT · From $38.50
Cookie Fun Run 5k
Closes Jun 18, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT · From $38.50
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
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 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 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.
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.