Bookish 5K

AUG
15
2026
Join Waterloo Library on August 15, 2026 for the Bookish 5K and Cookie Fun Run at the Waterloo Library & Historical Society, a family friendly race inspired by If You Give A Pig A Party. Enjoy medals, shirts, cake and support the library.
Sat 15 Aug 2026
5 kilometers

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Overview

The Waterloo Library & Historical Society presents the 2026 Bookish 5K & Cookie Fun Run (If You Give A Pig A Party) on August 15, 2026 in Waterloo, NY. The event is the third annual Bookish 5K: Stories in Stride and notes the 2026 5K theme as TBD. The event description links the run to a book theme inspired by Laura Numeroff's If You Give A Mouse A Cookie and says proceeds will benefit the Waterloo Library & Historical Society. Cake will be available after the runs.

Events and entry

  • 5K Bookish 5K
  • 1 mile Cookie Fun Run/Walk (original 1 mile fun run around the library area)
  • 5K Bookish 5K Virtual

Entry fees listed by the organizer: 5K walk/run $35, Cookie Run $15, children under 5 free. Registration opens April 1, 2026. The organizer states there are no refunds in the event of cancellation and entry fees will be used as donations.

The organizer notes the first 100 Bookish 5K participants will receive a book-themed medal and T-shirt. The event description also refers to participants receiving a cake-themed medal and says registrations for children under 5 will receive a copy of this year’s book. The course starts and finishes at the Waterloo Library & Historical Society. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Bookish 5k
Cookie Fun Run/walk
Bookish 5k Virtual