Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 8:00 AM · EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois

Cookie Run

1M and 3M in EDWARDSVILLE, IL · Free

Race Info

The Annual Cookie Monster Charity Run! 

Join us for a sweet race that supports a wonderful cause! The Cookie Monster Run offers a unique challenge where your speed is measured not just by time, but by your cookie-eating prowess! Every step and every bite will help bring holiday joy to local families in need.

The Cause: Why We Run (and Eat!)

Our goal is simple: to raise money to buy Christmas gifts for families that cannot afford them. All funds collected through the event—from entry fees to additional donations—will be used to purchase and deliver presents, ensuring every child has a happy holiday season.

Race Details & Entry

RACES:

3 Mile Cookie Monster Run: The full challenge for adults and older participants.

1 Mile Kids Cookie Monster Run: A shorter, fun run for our younger cookie enthusiasts

ENTRY FEE:

We are asking for a monetary donation of your choice as your entry fee. There will be a secure box at the registration table for all donations. You can also use the "Donate" link on the menu.

Can't make it to the race? You can still donate! Every dollar makes a difference in buying gifts.

How It Works: The Ultimate Cookie Challenge

This is not your average race! Whether you choose the 3-mile or 1-mile distance, the course is broken down into quarter-mile (0.25 mile) segments.

Run the first 0.25 milesegment.

STOP and eat as many cookies as you want/can! We'll mark your bib for each cookie you finish, so you don't have to worry about counting.

Turn around and run back to the next cookie stop.

Repeat this process until you have completed the full 3 miles (or 1 mile for the Kids Run).

RULES OF THE ROAD (and the Cookie Stop):

Finish swallowing the cookie before you start running to the next segment.

As long as the cookie is swallowed, it counts toward your score!

You'll be able to choose whatever type of cookie you want at each stop—pick your favorites!

Awards: Who Will Be the Ultimate Cookie Monster?

Our unique scoring system rewards both speed and consumption!

WINNER IS DETERMINED BY NUMBER OF COOKIES EATEN FIRST, THEN TIME.

Your final Time will be calculated as your Run Time MINUS 1 MINUTE for each cookie you successfully eat!

3 Mile Cookie Monster Run Awards:

First Place Male and Female

Second Place Male and Female

The #1 Cookie Monster (Highest number of cookies eaten!)

1 Mile Kids Cookie Monster Run Awards:

First Place

Second Place

The #1 Cookie Monster (Highest number of cookies eaten!

Ready to race, eat, and make a difference? Register now and start practicing your chewing!

Time limit
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Walkers
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Terrain
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Certified
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Cookie Run

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Free

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