Runners Dash To The Finish For Cookies

With a record number of reregistered runners braving a steady rain, The Girl Scout Council of the Apalachee Bend held the 14th Annual Run For the Cookies Saturday, February 11. The race was sponsored by the Council, Gulf Winds Track Club, and Girl Scout Cadette Troop 560 and Senior Troop 636. Held at Tallahassee Community College Lifetime Sports Complex the event included a one-mile race, followed by a 5K. Runners came from all across the Big Bend area and several neighboring states. All race participants received a t-shirt and 5K runners were treated to the season’s first boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. There were more than 20 different age group categories, with top three finishers in each group receiving Girl Scout cookies as awards.

The run marked the arrival of cookies which will be available now through March 5th. Proceeds from the event will benefit Girl Scout Cadette Troop 560 and Senior Troop 636.

“We have been working hard for over three years to raise money to attend the Girl Scout Cabana in Cuernavaca, Mexico” stated Amanda McCartney, Girl Scout Troop 560 in Tallahassee. “Once we are there we will meet Girl Scouts from all over the world, and participate in cultural projects, including crafts, songs, service projects in the local communities, flag ceremonies, and visits to places of historical interest.”

Members of Troop 82 celebrate their win as the Girl Scout Troop with the most participants.