Events
Cookies & Cocoa 5K
Kids Fun Run
Place
2455 Buford Hwy NE
Buford, GA US 30518
Description
This run is an official Atlanta Journal/Constitution Peachtree Road Race Qualifying Event
This year we are excited to offer a Kids 1 mile "Fun Run" starting at 8:30AM!!
If interested in becoming a sponsor please contact: faith.davenport@bufordcityschools.org
Awards: Top Overall M/F. 1st and 2nd Place award to M/F in these categories: 9 and under; 10-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Friday
2026 Cookies & Cocoa Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-Up will take place on Friday, Feb. 6th from 4:00pm-6:00pm at Buford High School in the commons area. Please enter through the doors near the outdoor pavilion.
Please see the map below as our pick-up location has changed from previous years.
Buford High School Address: 2455 Buford Hwy NE, Buford, GA 30518
We look forward to seeing everyone this year!!
Phantom runners can also pick-up t-shirts at this time.
Saturday
Race day registration and packet pick-up will begin at 8:00 A.M. in the athletics building lobby.
5K starts at 9:00 A.M.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
5K Course Map
This year's course is a USATF certified 5K, certification #GA25070WC, and is also a Peachtree Qualifier!
The course is one and a half loops around the school. Runners start on the back on the school, do one full loop, then a half loop to the finish line.
For an interactive look at the course, please use the following link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6645994440
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Cookies & Cocoa 5K Fun Run.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Directions
Race Participant Survey
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