
Tough Cookie 8K Trail Race is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Kings Park, NY, with an entry fee of $30.
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
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
46°
Typical Low
33°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Centerport, 7 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
ISP
Long Island MacArthur Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Tough Cookie 8K Trail Race
Dec 6, 2026