Cookie Classic Run
Updated
Saturday, January 16, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Chesapeake (1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail). Distances: 1 mile, 5K, 10K. Entry from $5 to $58; the 5K goes from $45 to $48 after November 25.
Course and race notes
It's our 13th Annual Cookie Classic Run!
January 16th, 2027, Saturday 9am 1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail. This multi-distance family friendly run/walk event is a great way to launch the 2027 cookie season & start runners off on their 2027 running year!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, January 16
2027 · in 70 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
1246 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Area: Norfolk, Chesapeake & Suffolk, Hampton Roads
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
1 mile5K10K
Price
$5 to $58
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 25 (in 18 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Jan 16 (in 70 days)
Opened May 7, 2026
Race day in Chesapeake
Weather
54° / 33°F
Typical high and low for January 16.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Fentress Naas, VA (8.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:16 AM – 5:12 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Jan 15
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.