JAX Chamber: Girl Scouts Of Gateway Council To Host Thin Mint Sprint 5k February 19, 2022

Jacksonville FL

18 December, 2021

1:42 PM

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Press release from the JAX Chamber: December 17, 2021 The Girl Scouts of Gateway Council will host the fourth annual Thin Mint Sprint and Cookie Crawl on February 19, 2022 at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, presented by Publix Charities. Runners will have the choice between a 5K or a 1-mile course. The event will include a Girl Scout cookie tasting, including the latest cookie, Adventurefuls, music and the option to continue to explore the Zoo for the remainder of the day.    5K Thin Mint Sprint participants will receive:   Cookie Crawl participants will receive:   Registered Girl Scouts will also receive a Girl Scout Thin Mint Sprint patch upon completion of the race. The first male and female finishers will win a year's supply of Girl Scout cookies –– a $208 value.    Additional cookies will be available for purchase at the event. All proceeds from the race and cookie sales will benefit the nearly 10,000 Girl Scouts across North Florida.    WHEN:Saturday, February 19, 20225K will begin at 8 a.m.1-Mile Cookie Crawl will begin at 9 a.m. Media are encouraged to arrive by 7:45 a.m. and are welcome to stay throughout the race for additional questions, photos or B-roll.   WHERE:           Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218   COST: Registration is now open, starting at $20. Prices increase January 18, 2022.  For more information and to register, visit: bit.ly/thinmintsprint22   VISUALS:        Photo and video opportunities include:   SAFETY: While the event will mainly take place out of doors, social distancing and masks are encouraged before and after the race to ensure the health and safety of the girls, staff, volunteers, media and guests.    CONTACT: For media inquiries only, contact: Ashley Williams 904-707-0475 (cell) • [email protected]   This press release was produced by the JAX Chamber. The views expressed here are the author's own.