Cookie Daze
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- 700 W 1st St, Newton, KS
- Distance
- Cookie Fun Run 5k · Competitive 5k Run
From the Organizer
The race will consist of a fun cookie run and a competitive run. The fun run participants will eat one cookie at EACH water station before continuing the race. This is a great event for the whole family!
DATE: June 20, 2026
TIME: Race starts at 7:30am
Early pick up packet will be held on Friday, June 19 from 10am – 4pm at Heart to Heart CAC, 702 N. Main, Newton, KS
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $35
LOCATION: Athletic Park Newton, KS
AWARDS: Top three males and female in each age group:
13 & Under,
14-19,
20-29,
30-39,
40-49,
50-59,
60-69,
70& Over
COURSE DETAILS:
The 5k course runs along the paved sidewalk of the Sandcreek Bike Path:
1. Begin by circling the Athletic Park
2. North to 12th St.
3. South to 1st St.
4. Back to the Athletic Park
All proceeds go to support to missions of Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center and Caring Hands Humane Society.
By participating, you will make an impact on the lives of Harvey County’s most vulnerable.
Caring Hands Humane Society
Our mission, through the promotion of education in basic humane animal care, is to relieve animal suffering and to prevent cruelty to animals. At Caring Hands Humane Society, we believe all animals should be treated with dignity and respect at all stages of life. We always strive to provide the best possible care to the animals entrusted to us, and to educate others about the benefits of strengthening the bond between humans and companion animals.
Caring Hands Humane Society aims to continue working towards remaining a No-Kill community for homeless animals. As of 2023, our total live release rate is 95.5%. Caring Hands will continue to achieve this status with the support of our volunteers, fosters, adopters, donors, sponsors, and the community around us.
Heart to Heart Child Advocacy Center is dedicated to effectively and compassionately serve children who are victims of abuse, and to strengthening our community's response to child abuse.
Our mission is to provide advocacy services and enhance safety for child abuse victims and their families by facilitating a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to prevention, investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse. This includes providing comprehensive, coordinated and compassionate services to victims of child abuse and their non-offending caregivers.
In 2025, our agency served 174 children and delivered 72 prevention education presentations, reaching 1,800 youth in our community.
You also have the option to purchase a Summer Daze button for $5.
Summer Daze is at Athletic Park from Friday, June 19 to Sunday, 21st.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
89°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Newton, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newton, KS
Population
18,443
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
ICT
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Cookie Daze?
- Cookie Daze is a running race held in Newton, Kansas on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Cookie Daze?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Newton, Kansas at 700 W 1st St, Newton, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Cookie Daze?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Cookie Daze
Jun 20, 2026