girl scouts of the colonial coast |
| 5k participants at the starting line |
Three race levels were offered: 1-mile, 5k, and 10k, and had over 560 participants total. In addition to the races, fun family games and exhibits were available that included samples from Panda Express in Chesapeake.
The Cookie Classic is not only inclusive for runners of all
abilities but it is also the only race in Hampton Roads where you get to enjoy
Girl Scout Cookies along the way. New this year was the Finisher Festival with
music, dancing, games, an awards ceremony and refreshments. Also at the
Finisher Festival was the costume contest judged by a returning Cookie Classic
sponsor Sweet Briar College.
Girl Scout Junior Makayda from Chesapeake won the costume contest and was dressed as a Lemon-Ups stand (resembling a lemonade stand) paying homage to the Girl Scout’s brand new zesty and inspirational cookie Lemon-Ups.
Girl Scout Junior Makayda from Chesapeake won the costume contest and was dressed as a Lemon-Ups stand (resembling a lemonade stand) paying homage to the Girl Scout’s brand new zesty and inspirational cookie Lemon-Ups.
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| Makayda, winner of 2020 Cookie Classic costume contest with volunteer Mara Bates also participating |
Prizes were awarded to the top three winners in each age
group male and female for the 5k. First place of each age group for males and
females were awarded a prize for the 10k.
All 1-Mile finishers received an official 2020 Girl Scout Cookie Classic keepsake patch. Overall first place winners were Lindsey Bruns of Virginia Beach and Erik Velazquez of Chesapeake for the 5k. Christin Hoffstadt of Norfolk and Eric Fonville of Chesapeake won first place for the 10k race.
All 1-Mile finishers received an official 2020 Girl Scout Cookie Classic keepsake patch. Overall first place winners were Lindsey Bruns of Virginia Beach and Erik Velazquez of Chesapeake for the 5k. Christin Hoffstadt of Norfolk and Eric Fonville of Chesapeake won first place for the 10k race.
Overall through Girl Scout Cookie Classic participants and gifts from sponsors and donors, the event raised $25,685 to support the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. Many thanks to those sponsors who included: Sweet Briar College, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group, Practical Dental Assisting of Virginia Beach, Panda Express, and Club Pilates. A special shout out to volunteers Mara Bates and Lisa Mcivor who once again helped lead the Cookie Classic planning team!
