Cookie Classic Run
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About the race
The Cookie Classic Run is the 13th annual multi-distance run and walk held on January 16, 2027 in Chesapeake, Virginia at 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail. All in-person races are out and back on flat asphalt along the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail.
Event distances:
- 1 mile
- 5K
- 10K
The event includes both in-person and virtual options. The virtual event is the Do-Si-Don't Show virtual 5K; virtual participants receive finisher gifts, a medal, a T-shirt and a race bib delivered by post but do not receive a box of cookies.
Additional offerings and course support include a box of cookies provided at the finish for eligible registrants, race shirts for registrants meeting the guaranteed sizing deadline, chipped timing, professional photographs, digital finisher certificates, commemorative patches for 1 mile participants, finisher swag and medals for 5K and 10K participants, age placement awards for the 5K and 10K, DJ and warm up session, water stations on the 5K, water and Gatorade on the 10K, and start/finish porta-potties.
A separate Conquering the Cookie Challenge is available as a two-part in-person series that pairs this Chesapeake event with a second event in Troutville for an additional fee and a commemorative pin upon completion.
Pets and comfort animals are not permitted on course unless ADA certified service animals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
