Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run
- Date
- August 9, 2026
- Location
- 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK
- Distance
- Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run
From the Organizer
Join the Farthest North Girl Scouts for a family-friendly 5K walk and run at Pioneer Park! Our route is an out and back along the Chena River bike path. Instead of race t-shirts, the first 100 registrants will get a free box of Girl Scout Cookies! All participants take home a S’mores Kit to celebrate National S’mores Day. While this is a family-friendly event (strollers welcome), please leave pets at home.
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
68°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aurora, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fairbanks, AK
Population
32,242
as of 2023
Elevation
437 ft
Nearest Airport
FAI
Fairbanks International Airport · 4 mi
Time Zone
Alaska 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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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run
- Date
- August 9, 2026
- Location
- 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run?
- Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run is a running race held in Fairbanks, Alaska on August 9, 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 Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run?
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Fairbanks, Alaska at 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Tough Cookie 5K Family Fun Walk and Run
Aug 9, 2026