Co-op 5k
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run or walk the Co-op 5k to support cooperative development and education, honoring a community hero with a family-friendly spirit.
- Fun
- For a Cause
Fun
For a CauseGreat for
- Family Friendly
Family FriendlyJoin the Co-op 5k in Washington, DC, a family-friendly event supporting the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF). This race helps CDF build the capacity of the cooperative business community, fostering economic opportunities and democratic decision-making. It's also a chance to honor cooperative hero Chuck Snyder and his inspiring "Do Well to Do Good" mantra. Participate to celebrate cooperative identity and contribute to vital community-building efforts across the country.
What to expect
- A welcoming, family-friendly 5k experience.
- Support the Cooperative Development Foundation's work.
- Receive a guaranteed t-shirt if you register by March 13.
Standout details
- Supports cooperative development
- Honors Chuck Snyder
- Family-friendly event
- Virtual run option available
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
A plain-English read from past public results. It is helpful context, not a prediction.
Crowd
Small field
18 3.11 Miles finishers in 2026. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
35:07
Think middle-of-the-pack, using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Speedy front
There is real pace up front, even if the overall field is broad. Front-group read: 20:12.
People mix
More men
About 44% women and 56% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 3.11 Miles in 2026, this looks like a small field: 18 finishers are represented here. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 35:07. The quicker front of the field averaged about 20:12. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.11 Miles | 2026 | 18 | 35:07 | 38:11 | 20:12 | 17:48 / 23:49 |
Last summary update: Apr 29, 2026
From the organizer
The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) serves as the apex US cooperative foundation. Through grantmaking and programming, CDF builds the capacity of the cooperative business community to solve societal challenges, reinforce democratic decision-making, and improve economic opportunities for all. As a result, more people in our nation can address their needs, pursue their aspirations, build shared wealth, and thrive in community.
The Co-op 5k is a fun and family-friendly race that supports CDF’s cooperative development and education work while honoring cooperative hero, Chuck Snyder, whose Do Well to Do Good mantra continues to inspire. The Co-op 5k is one of the ways CDF celebrates, promotes, and strengthens the cooperative identity. Every year, people come together with the spirit of Cooperative Principles 6 and 7 - Cooperation Among Cooperatives and Concern for Community – to help CDF raise money for continued co-op capacity building across the country.
Register by March 13 to be guaranteed a t-shirt in your desired size. Participants that register after March 13 may receive a large t-shirt.
Sizes include: Unisex XS – 4XL and Women’s S – 4XL
VIRTUAL RUN - April18, 2026 - May 1, 2026
LIVE RACE - Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00 am race start. Registration and check-in opens at 7:15 am Hains Point, Washington DC
For more information - please visit: https://www.cdf.coop/co-op-5k