Run For The Cookies 5K

Run For The Cookies 5K takes place in Mableton, Georgia, on November 14, 2026. The Fun Run goes off at 8:10 a.m., followed by the timed 5K (3.1 miles) at 8:30 a.m., and a virtual option is available for anyone who cannot be there in person. The family-friendly event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages, and all proceeds go to Girl Scouts programs that help girls build skills and find opportunities.

The schedule is built for families: kids can do the Fun Run, then parents line up for the 5K twenty minutes later. If you are running the 5K for time, treat it like any other: ten minutes of warm-up, a controlled first mile, and a push over the final stretch. If you are walking or run-walking, aim for a steady pace and enjoy the atmosphere. Six weeks of three runs per week is plenty of preparation for a first 5K. The virtual option is handy if you are traveling; pick a flat, measured route and run it on the same weekend to keep the spirit of the event.