Local residents raced for the cookies on Saturday, March 6 during the 10th annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K hosted by the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida at Okeeheelee Park.
With a box of Thin Mints waiting for them at the finish line, the overall winner was Jaclynn Green from Boca Raton with a fast time of 20:48 minutes. For the under 8 crowd, there was also a Tagalong Trot 100-yard dash.
With safety protocols in place, GSSEF hosted more than 170 in-person runners and 80 virtual participants as a way to promote healthy living, one of the four pillars of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Supporting the event were various sponsors, including presenting sponsor Publix Super Market Charities; major sponsors Healthier Jupiter, Truly Nolen Pest Control and UKG; leadership sponsor Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial; supporting sponsor Little Brownie Baker; media sponsor Hubbard Radio; and patron sponsor Kumon.
The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida serves more than 8,000 girls in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties. To explore opportunities to volunteer or partner with Girl Scouts, call (561) 427-0177 or visit www.gssef.org.
