Thin Mint Sprint: Race Day Guide
Ready to run (or walk!) for cookies? We can’t wait to see you at the starting line! Here is everything you need to know for a smooth, minty-fresh race day.
🗓️ The Essentials
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Location: Cornelia Fort Airpark
Check-In Opens: 1:30 PM
Race Start: 2:30 PM
The Vibe: 100% untimed. 0% stress. 100% cookie joy.
🚗 Parking
Please park in the extended lot at Cornelia Fort Airpark. Just follow the event signage and our awesome volunteers when you arrive!
Map
📝 Registration & Schedule
No packet pickup is needed beforehand! Since this is a fun run, we keep it simple:
-1:30 PM: Check-in opens! Grab your registration sticker.
-Pre-Race: Get pumped up with a warm-up led by Burn Boot Camp 🔥
-2:30 PM: Race starts!
✨ Swag & Goodies
What You Get:
🏅 A finisher medal
🛍️ A custom Thin Mint Sprint tote
🍪 A box of Thin Mints
⚠️ Important Swag Note: The first 350 finishers will receive their medals and totes immediately upon crossing the finish line. ALL finishers will receive their box of Thin Mints on-site!
Did you finish after the first 350? Don't worry! Due to the amazing popularity of this race, we are placing an additional order. You can pick up your medal and tote at a later date at the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee office (4522 Granny White Pike).
🌮 Food & Fun
Come hungry and bring the whole crew!
Eats: Ladybird Taco and Loveless Cafe will be on-site with delicious food for purchase. 😋
Kids' Zone: Face painting 🎨 and temporary tattoos!
Visit our Activation Stations:
🍔 Whataburger
📚 Nashville Public Library
💪 Burn Boot Camp
🏎️ Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix
🏥 Tristar East Nashville ER
🧸 Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital
🏛️ Tennessee State Museum
🐶🐾Furry Friends
Leashed, well-behaved pups are welcome! Please bring waste bags, keep furry friends to the right on course, and be mindful of crowds and little runners.
👟 Course Details
This is a non-timed fun run. Whether you want to run, jog, walk, roll a stroller, or start a conga line-it’s all good
Distances: Choose the 5K or the 1-mile fun run
Pressure: None. Just fun.
🍪 Cookie Business
Your Stash: You’ll receive your complimentary box of Thin Mints after the race.
Need More? We know one box isn't enough. Additional Girl Scout Cookies will be available for purchase on-site!
💚 Refunds & Transfers
Original Date Registrants: You are all set! Your registration automatically transferred to March 22.
Can’t Make It? Please contact us at shardin@gsmidtn.org and we will be happy to assist with a refund.
📱 Stay Connected
Follow us for last-minute updates! 📸 Instagram: @gsmidtn
❓ Questions?
We are here to help! Contact Scout Hardin at shardin@gsmidtn.org.
See you at the start line. Mint to be!
--The Thin Mint Sprint Team