Tough Cookie 8K Trail Race

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

Place your Bib on THE FRONT your Chest or Abdomen, NOT on your side or your back!

The photos on RunSignUp will be easily searchable by your name or Bib# if your Bib# clearly shows in the photo.
So please take your time to have your Bib# clearly displayed for our photographers!

Finish Line Photos:
For the best-looking Finish Line photos, make sure to keep your head up, arms up, do not look at your watch, stay in the center, and 
SMILE for the camera! And try not to get too close behind another runner who may block your photo.

You will then get a GREAT Finish Line photo!

Online registration closes 12/5/2026 at 12:00pm. If you would still like to participate - Please complete the paper application.

This is an 8K (4.97 mile) trail race set in one of the most beautiful locations on Long Island. The run is mostly on trails. The course starts down at sea level but takes you through a scenic tour of the park with striking views of the Long Island Sound from the cliffs on the way back to the finish. This is the only race on Long Island with cookies at the water stops, and post-race cookies. A race not to miss! Start is 10:00am sharp rain or shine from Sunken Meadow State Park, parking field 3. Refunds will not be distributed. All net proceeds donated to local charities. 

Headbands will only be available while supplies last.

Bib pickup and late registration will be available on race morning from 8:15-9:45am. 

Day of race registration costs $35 cash/check.

All participants will receive a fleece headband with registration, while supplies last.

IMPORTANT
Place your Bib on your CHEST OR ABDOMEN FACING FRONT, Not the side or on your back!

Awards will be given to the top three finishers in Open Male and Female, Masters Male and Female, and the top three finishers in 5-year
age groups.

We are pleased to offer a special discount for all current members of the Northport Running Club!

Automatic Discount: To receive your discount automatically, please ensure you register on RunSignUp using the same email address that is associated with your NRC membership. The discount will be applied at checkout.

If Your Discount Does Not Appear: If you are a current member and the discount is not automatically applied, please DO NOT complete your registration.

Instead, contact us using the form below or sent an email to ToughCookie8K@nrcrun.org.

Important Policy Note: In line with our race's no-refund policy, we are unable to issue retroactive refunds. Please verify that your discount has been applied before you finalize your payment. All proceeds from this event are donated to local charities, and we cannot refund the difference after a transaction is complete.

We have modified the course this year to add more trail and finish closer to the awards ceremony!

Strava Route - https://www.strava.com/routes/3427708337586150312