Cookie 5K

June 10, 2017 - Como Park, Saint Paul

Race Times: 

Race Day Info:

Location: Como Lake - near the Pavilion (1360 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul 55103)

Parking: Either N or S Pavilion parking lots off Lexington Parkway

Registration: 7:30 - 8:15 (Near S parking lot)

Race start: 8:30 (Near N parking lot)

Donation drop off for homeless youth: 7:30 to 9:30 near registration

​Prizes: for top 3 finishers: 1 Year of Cookie Cart cookies, MN Rollergirl tickets, Gabe's in the Park gift card. Drawings for other prizes!
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Sponsors and Partners:

Superhero Level Sponsor: Shawn Korby, Korby Home Team 
Sponsors and Partners: 
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​​Cookies from Cookie Cart,
a nonprofit that gives urban youth training, skills and leadership to succeed.
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​  Milk from Kemps

​BRING DONATIONS - CHANGE A LIFE

Basics we take for granted are things youth experiencing homelessness go without.
​Help us change that.


Bring donation items the morning of the race. 
You can bring donations even if you aren't participating in the 5k.
All donations will go to YouthLink, severing youth experiencing homelessness.

Top Items needed:
  • #1) Men's boxer briefs  and women's underwear/bras (new). Imagine not having that basic that we take for granted. Especially while going to school, trying to get a job, etc.The shelters often run short - It’s just something people don’t think of donating.
  • #2) Easy-open ready-to-eat meals. ​Youth may not have a way to heat/cook, good water, or can openers so they need something they open and eat. If they are couch surfing, they may have water/microwave so Mac-and-Cheese cups are also a favorite.
  • #3) Gift cards, value $5-$10 (recommended Target gift card) This allows staff to reward kids who are working hard on their education or job search. Did your parents ever take you out or celebrate good grades or a milestone? These kids don't have that, and are working against incredible pressures. These little gift cards mean the world and allow them to get things they need.
  • Other Needs: Deodorant, Travel size body wash and lotion (unopened), Baby items; diapers, formula, diaper bags - Several of the youth are expectant mothers with no family back up to help when they have their babies.
 Learn more about YouthLink HERE.