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Saturday, November 7th, 2026
3345 Stadium Dr, Edwardsville IL
5K · 1 Mile
41–58°F · low rain risk
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2025
53–70°F
dry
2024
43–58°F
dry
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54–73°F
dry
2022
47–61°F
dry
2021
39–65°F
dry
2020
50–73°F
dry
2019
27–47°F
dry
2018
37–51°F
dry
2017
43–50°F
dry
2016
48–69°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Nov 7
Cloudy · 45–65°F
Saturday, Nov 7starts near 45°F · 4% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
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
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).
- 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!
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