Tough Cookie 8K Trail Race
Kings Park, NY
Sun, Dec 6, 2026
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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Sunken Meadow State Park, Kings Park NY
34–45°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
32–41°F
dry
2024
29–34°F
dry
2023
33–40°F
dry
2022
41–58°F
rain
2021
46–59°F
rain
2020
34–39°F
dry
2019
31–48°F
dry
2018
28–39°F
dry
2017
39–57°F
dry
2016
38–44°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
34°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
The Northport Running Club's Tough Cookie 8K is a challenging and fun race entirely on trails in Sunken Meadow State Park, followed by a raffle and holiday cookie fest. Bring your own favorite recipe or just enjoy cookies made by local bakeries, and our race volunteers.
Slow runners and fast walkers welcome.
All net proceeds are donated to local charities. Past recipients include the Long Island Greenbelt Trail Conference, The Ecumenical Lay Council Northport Food Pantry, Opening Word Program and Island Harvest.
Professional timing by SRC Timing Services
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