Tough Cookie
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Event details
The Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Tough Cookie takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Greenfield Recreation Park Cross Country Course (near Botetourt Sports Complex), 160 Preston Park Road, Troutville, VA 24175. The event uses a cross-country course and includes in-person and virtual options plus a kids fun run. The race supports Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline. The event runs rain, snow, or shine and has a no-refund policy. Medals are awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age division for the in-person 5K. The top 3 overall 5K in-person finishers also receive a case of Girl Scout Cookies. Awards are presented immediately after the race.
Distances
- 5 km
- 1 mile (Fun Run)
Entry options and items included
Registration opens 12/01/2025. Virtual registration has a listed closing date of 03/11/2026. Entry types include an in-person timed 5K, a 1-mile fun run, a virtual option with prior packet pick-up, and a virtual option with packet mailed. Sample inclusions listed for entries:
- 5K (timed): chipped bib, long-sleeve adult or short-sleeve youth t-shirt, 5K participation medal, cinch sac, race patch, and one box of Girl Scout Cookies.
- 1-mile Fun Run: unchipped bib, t-shirt, 1-mile participation medal, cinch sac, race patch, and one box of Girl Scout Cookies.
- Virtual (packet pick-up): unchipped bib, t-shirt, participation medal, cinch sac, race patch, and one box of Girl Scout Cookies (packet must be acquired at prior pick-up location).
- Virtual (packet mailed): unchipped bib, t-shirt, participation medal, cinch sac, and race patch.
T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after 02/19/2026. Participation medals, patches, and cinch sacs are guaranteed only to early registrants per published limits. There is no on-site registration on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
