Race Schedule: 7AM Registration at Chambersburg Area Senior High School Upper Stadium Concession Area 8AM Women’s and Girl’s Race/Walk 8:30AM Men’s and Boy’s Race/Walk 9:30AM Results Ceremony Races begin at Chambersburg Area Middle School and end at Chambersburg Area Senior High School. Social Distancing and mask wearing encouraged at check in and awards presentation.
Why We Run/Walk: Tim E. Cook and Susan M. Cook were both 49 when they died on December 13, 2002 as a result of a car accident.
Both were 1971 graduates of Chambersburg Area School District. Tim was a mathematics teacher at the high school for 28 years and was the coach of the girls’ cross country and track teams.
Susan was an administrative assistant at Shippensburg University.
Money raised from this race is contributed to the Tim and Susan Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of the Cooks and in honor of their dedication to education.
Why One Mile: There are not many 1 mile races – so why 1 mile for this race?
Tim Cook, a 1971 graduate of CASD, was the first state champion runner from the school.
While he championed in the 2 mile race, he loved the mile race.
The event founders believe that a 1 mile race would appeal to runners, joggers and walkers of all levels.
The Cooks were a deeply caring and and kind couple, and always worked to include and support everyone to be their best, regardless of ability.
Holding the race down McKinley Avenue also brings the participants down the same path where Coach Cook logged so many miles over the years, literally following in his footsteps and finishing at the school where he dedicated himself to teaching and coaching.
The Chambersburg Area School District (CASD) Foundation recently received $1,400 raised from the 18th Annual Tim and Susan Cook Memorial One-Mile Race hosted by the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce on July 9.
Nearly 100 runners participated in the race, which paid tribute to the memories of Tim and Susan Cook, who died tragically in a car accident in 2002. Tim and Susan Cook were dedicated to education; Tim taught at Chambersburg Area Senior High School and Susan worked at Shippensburg University. The race is well-attended by runners in the area with Coach Chris Monheim assisting with promotions and coordinating the race logistics. Funds raised for the Cook Race are donated to the Tim & Susan Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to Chambersburg Area Senior High School students who model the characteristics exemplified by the Cooks.
“It is an honor for us to uphold the legacy of Tim and Susan Cook by hosting this community race; we were happy to see runners of all ages participate during the week of ChambersFest,” said Angela Schaeffer, director of operations of the Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce. The CASD Foundation receives donations for the Tim and Susan Cook Scholarship Fund throughout the year from individuals, alumni, CASHS faculty committees, booster clubs and various community organizations. If you would like more information about donating to this scholarship, please contact Angela Lynch at angela.lynch@casdonline.org. T
he Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce works with the Chambersburg Road Runners Club topresent the Tim & Susan Cook Memorial One-Mile Race every year as part of ChambersFest. The Chamber would like to thank the participants and sponsors for their continued support and ensuring this fundraiser was a great success. For more information, visit Chambersburg.org/ChambersFest.
The Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce will partner with a recordbreaking 40+ local restaurants to offer patrons special meals, deals and over $500 in prizes the week of ChambersFest from July 11 to 18.
Presented by Penn National Insurance, the Fourth Annual ChambersFest Restaurant Week promises an opportunity to experience the best in Chambersburg dining all week long, whether in-person or via takeout and delivery. Patrons who order from any of the participating restaurants can look forward to a unique new special or a deal on popular favorites.
Participating restaurants include: Big Oak Café, Brussels Café, CJ’s BBQ Smokehouse, Cracker Barrel, Fuddruckers, GearHouse Brewing Co., Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Johnnie’s Family Restaurant, Meadows Frozen Custard, Montezuma (LWE & Wayne Ave), RELAX Lounge, Subway, Teriyaki Madness, The Orchards Restaurant, Veroni Café, 30 West Family Restaurant, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream & Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs, Café Del Sol, Caretti’s Pizza (on Rt. 11), Chris’s Kitchen, Denim Coffee, Falafel Shack, Giacomo’s Italian Restaurant, Grace Pizza, Grill Kabab, India Café, Jai Thai Restaurant, Korean Bulgogi House, Main Street Deli, Maria & Sal’s Pizzeria, Mario’s Italian Restaurant, Mikey’s Mini Donuts, Mrs. Gibble’s Restaurant, Norland Pub, Redemption BBQ, Square 1, Sweet Rollers and Volcano Japanese Restaurant.
Additionally, customers of the restaurants listed above are eligible to enter to win daily prizes. Patrons can visit the Chambersburg Takeout Blitz Facebook group page and post a picture at a participating restaurant to be entered into a random drawing for a gift card each day. Winners will be announced on the following day. On July 18, everyone who entered throughout the week will be included in a drawing for a grand prize.
Restaurant Week is an annual community favorite that has brought many local and visiting patrons to dine in our region. By coordinating the event and offering marketing value for restaurants, the Chambersburg Chamber hopes to support local business owners and boost the economy.
Sponsors of Restaurant Week are The Franklin Shopper, West Penn Power, and A First Energy Company.
The public is invited to participate in the 15th Annual Tim & Susan Cook Memorial 1-Mile Race/Walk on July 14 to help raise scholarship funds for Chambersburg high school seniors.Held annually, the race honors the memory of Tim and Susan Cook who died tragically in a car accident in 2002. Funds raised are donated to the Tim and Susan Cook Memorial Scholarship fund at Chambersburg Area Senior High School (CASHS).Tim and Susan were both graduates of CASHS, and remained involved with the school and their community. Tim was a mathematics teacher and girls’ cross country and track coach, and Susan was an administrative assistant at Shippensburg University.
The scholarships funded by this race are awarded by the Chambersburg Area School District Foundation each May and keep the Cooks’ spirit alive by contributing to the continued education of local high school graduates.
The pre-registration deadline is June 25, and the race-day registration will begin at 7 a.m. at CASHS upper concession stand. The women’s and girls’ race/walk begins at 8 a.m. followed by the men’s and boys’ race/walk at 8:30 a.m. Both races begin at Chambersburg Area Middle School and end at CASHS.Pre-registration for the race is $15 without a T-shirt and $20 with a T-shirt on or before June 25. After this date, registration is $18 without a T-shirt and $22 with a T-shirt while supplies last.
Register online here. Download the registration form here. Or contact Robin Harmon at 717-264-7101, ext. 205 or rharmon@chambersburg.org for more information about the race or scholarships.
