Tough Cookie Challenge Race
Registration is now OPEN! Plus save $5.00 when you sign-up by December 31!!
Join us for the sweetest race in the Roanoke Valley! This annual event supports Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council and we are excited to challenge participants again on the cross-country course at Greenfield Recreation Park in Botetourt County. This year's race cookie is the new Exploremores!
NEW THIS YEAR: you can create a Tough Cookie Fundraising Team for runners and non-running friends to donate to Girl Scouts! When you register, just click the "Tough Cookie Fundraiser" button.
DATE
Saturday, March 21 (rain or shine; no refunds)
TIMES
9 AM: 1-mile Fun Run
9:45 AM: 5K race
Awards immediately after race
LOCATION
Greenfield Recreation Park Cross Country Course
(near Botetourt Sports Complex)
160 Preston Park Road
Troutville, VA
5K & FUN RUN REG. CLOSES
March 19
VIRTUAL RUN REG. CLOSES
March 11
RACE FEES
5K (timed race)
$45 (price increases to $50 after 12/31)
Includes a chipped bib, long sleeve t-shirt (adult size) or short sleeve t-shirt (youth size), 5K participation medal, cinch sac, race patch, and 1 box of Girl Scout Cookies.
1-mile Fun Run
$35 (price increases to $40 after 12/31)
Includes unchipped race bib, long-sleeve t-shirt (adult size) or short-sleeve t-shirt (youth size), 1-mile participation medal, cinch sac, race patch, and 1 box of Girl Scout cookies.
Virtual (in-person packet pick-up)
$45 (price increases to $50 after 12/31)
Can't join in person? Select this option and participate at your convenience. Includes unchipped race bib, long sleeve t-shirt (adult size) or short sleeve t-shirt (youth size), participation medal, cinch sac, race patch, and 1 box of Girl Scout Cookies. Packet pick-up will take place prior to race on certain dates/locations (info will be emailed to virtual participants).
Virtual (packet mailed)
$50 (price increases to $55 after 12/31)
Can't join in person? Select this option and participate at your convenience. Includes unchipped race bib, long sleeve t-shirt (adult size) or short sleeve t-shirt (youth size), participation medal, cinch sac, and race patch.
Attention Virginia Skyline Girl Scouts: If you wish to register using "Candy/Cookie Capital" (program credits), please email Melissa Hildebrand at mhildebrand@gsvsc.org.
OTHER RACE INFO
- T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after February 19, 2026.
- 5K participation medals are only guaranteed to the first 250 registrants.
- Fun Run medals are only guaranteed to the first 100 registrants.
- Patches and cinch sacs are only guaranteed to the first 300 registrants.
- No onsite registration day of race.
- Medals will be awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age division (5K in-person participants only).
- The top 3 overall 5K in-person finishers will also receive a case of their favorite Girl Scout Cookies.
NEW Virginia Cookie Race Series
Are you ready to lace up, level up, and explore more? Introducing the Conquering the Cookie Runs Series — a double-dose of fun, fitness, and friendship featuring two of our favorite Virginia Girl Scout races: the Cookie Classic and the Tough Cookie Challenge! It’s the perfect way to explore more (just like our newest cookie, the Exploremores!) while celebrating your strength, spirit, and the sisterhood of Girl Scouting.
Here’s how it works: If you participate in-person at both events, you’ll earn an EXTRA-special “Conquering the Cookie” pin — plus ultimate Bragging Rights for taking on the challenge! To join the series:
- Register for each race (at any distance).
- Add on the $5 Conquering the Cookie fee (via Cookie Classic registration).
- Crush both races and claim your limited-edition pin at the Tough Cookie finish line!
QUESTIONS
Melissa Hildebrand, 540-777-5100 or mhildebrand@gsvsc.org
Thank you to our Tough Cookie Sponsors!
PAST RACE COOKIE THEMES
- 2020: Thin Mints
- 2021: Samoas
- 2022: Trefoils
- 2023: Tagalongs
- 2024: Toffee-tastic
- 2025: Do-si-dos
