22nd Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race Returns July 11 During ChambersFest

The 22nd Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Race/Walk will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, as part of the 40th Annual ChambersFest celebration. Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this unique one-mile event that honors the legacy of two dedicated educators while supporting local students.

Registration and check in begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Chambersburg Area Senior High School upper stadium concession area, located at 511 South Sixth Street. The Women’s and Girls’ Race/Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Men’s and Boys’ Race/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Both races will start at Chambersburg Area Middle School South and finish at Trojan Stadium. An awards and results ceremony is expected to conclude by 9:30 a.m.

The race honors Tim E. Cook and Susan M. Cook, who lost their lives in a car accident on December 13, 2002. Both were 1971 graduates of the Chambersburg Area School District. Tim served as a mathematics teacher at Chambersburg Area Senior High School for 28 years and coached the girl’s cross country and track teams. Susan worked as an administrative assistant at Shippensburg University. Proceeds from the event benefit the Tim and Susan Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund, continuing their shared commitment to education and student success.

The event’s one mile format reflects Tim Cook’s love of the mile race and offers an opportunity for runners, joggers, and walkers of every ability level to participate. The course follows McKinley Avenue, a route Coach Cook traveled countless times during his coaching career, allowing participants to literally follow in his footsteps.

Online registration is open until July 8, and the cost is $25, with T-shirts available while supplies last. Participants may also register in person beginning at 7:00 a.m. on race day.

The ChambersFest Committee extends its sincere appreciation to FastInk, the official T-shirt Sponsor, whose continued partnership helps make this longstanding community tradition possible. Special thanks are also extended to SunnyHill Properties, the event’s Premier Sponsor, for its generous support of the race and scholarship fund.

Whether participants complete the mile in three minutes or thirty minutes, all are encouraged to take part in this community tradition that celebrates fitness, remembrance, and educational opportunity while honoring the lasting impact of Tim and Susan Cook on generations of students and athletes.

For registration information, sponsorship opportunities, or additional details, contact Angela Schaeffer at aschaeffer@chambersburg.org or visit the ChambersFest event page at chambersburg.org/chambersfest.