Annual Bring Home the Cookies 5K on March 1 to Celebrate Girls and Entrepreneurship, Hosted by Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council and State Forty Eight Foundation
February 27, 2025
(GLENDALE, Ariz.) – Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council and State Forty Eight Foundation, in collaboration with State Forty Eight, return to celebrate girl-led achievements and entrepreneurship during the final weekend of the 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season as the organizations invite the community to the annual Bring Home the Cookies 5K at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale, Ariz. on March 1.
The annual event is open to all members of the community and will feature a family fun run/walk, Girl Scout Cookie eating contests with local figures, exciting appearances from your favorite local sports mascots, and more family-friendly fun.
The Bring Home the Cookies 5K hosts an action-packed Runner’s Village, featuring traditional booths and vendors, including State Forty Eight Foundation grant winners and Girl Scout entrepreneurs showcasing their businesses and selling handmade products. Plus, Girl Scouts will be onsite for a final chance to stock up on cookies and help complete their sales goal before the season ends on March 2.
“Girl Scouts have been hard at work this cookie season, not only providing us with our beloved Girl Scout Cookie favorites but also developing essential skills of goal setting, decision-making, money management, and teamwork through the program,” says Mary Mitchell, co-CEO of GSACPC. “We are thrilled to celebrate Girl Scouts and girl-led entrepreneurship with the return of the Bring Home the Cookies 5K.”
Proceeds from the event will support both nonprofit organizations, helping to foster leadership and entrepreneurship opportunities in our communities.
“Girl Scouts marks the beginning of many entrepreneurial journeys, and we’re excited to once again empower Arizona’s future entrepreneurs alongside State Forty Eight, the perfect co-host that aligns with our shared mission to uplift the next generation and create opportunities for local businesses,” says Christina Spicer, co-CEO of GSACPC.
All registered participants will receive a limited-edition State Forty Eight 5K shirt, medal, and a package of Girl Scout Cookies.
"We are proud to partner with an organization like Girl Scouts, which empowers young girls across Arizona," says State Forty Eight Foundation Executive Director Marina Sandoval. "For us, the Bring Home the Cookies 5K is an opportunity to empower the entrepreneurs of tomorrow while supporting the small business owners in our community today, helping them grow and reach new heights."
Sponsors include RAFI Law Group, Arizona Cardinals, Massage Envy, Amazon Air, Bashas', Cardinals Charities, Sports Fund of Arizona, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation, Wunderkind Scottsdale, and Yam Properties.
For more information and to register for all the fun, visit www.bringhomethecookies5k.com
About Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC)
In partnership with 6,500 adult volunteers, GSACPC serves over 12,000 girls grades K-12 in more than 90 communities across central and northern Arizona. Since 1936, GSACPC has helped girls develop leadership skills and tools for success in a rapidly changing environment. We know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader, act confidently on her values, and connect with her community. For more information, visit www.girlscoutsaz.org.
About the State Forty Eight Foundation
State Forty Eight Foundation is a 501c3 founded in 2020 by the state-centric apparel brand, State Forty Eight. With a vision to foster a vibrant and prosperous Arizona, the foundation is dedicated to supporting Arizona’s entrepreneurs and its startup community through education and access to resources. Since its inception, State Forty Eight Foundation has engaged with thousands of local entrepreneurs and has awarded nearly $100,000 in small business grant funding. To learn more about State Forty Eight Foundation’s ongoing initiatives, follow State Forty Eight Foundation on Instagram and Facebook accounts or visit www.statefortyeightfoundation.org.
