girl scouts of the colonial coast
More than 400 runners and walkers cookie crawled their way
through the 5th annual Girl Scout Cookie Classic Run on January 19
at the Great Dismal Swamp Canal Trail. The race, which included a 1-mile Samoa
Stroll, 5K Trefoil Trek and 10K Tagal
The 5K and 10K races kicked off the morning’s festivities
at 8:30 a.m. Runners celebrated sweet success along the path as they were the
first people in Hampton Roads to enjoy Girl Scout Cookies.
As participants crossed the finish line, they were greeted
with medals to show off their victory!
The fun continued as the top finishers from different age
groups were recognized for their win. The awards ceremony was followed by a
costume contest which featured a blue-bearded and tutu-adorned Cookie Monster
couple- the winners of this year’s contest, Rosie the Riveter duo, and Girl
Scout Cookie pair.
Girl Scouts who participated in the races completed
requirements toward earning a badge for their age level, including the My Best
Self badge for Girl Scout Brownies and the Staying Fit badge for Girl Scout
Juniors.
Proceeds from the annual race help provide programs for
Girl Scouts, learning opportunities and training for Girl Scout volunteers, and
financial assistance for girls who otherwise would not be able to participate
in Girl Scouts.
Thank you to our 2019 sponsors and supporters.
