Cook-Wiss 5K - Stars, Stripes & Sneakers!
Date
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDTLocation
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Race options
24 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a festive, family-friendly 5K that supports the Cook-Wissahickon school community.
Best for: cause-driven runners
Race options
Distances & registration
24 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
1 Mile
9 options · closes May 8, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT
Registration closedWalk-Adult
Closes May 8, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT · From $18.09
Walk-Student
Closes May 8, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT · From $18.09
Walk-Student
Closes May 17, 2025, 3:30 AM EDT · From $18.09
Walk-Student
Closes Apr 20, 2024, 7:59 PM EDT · From $18.09
Walk-Student
Closes Apr 29, 2023, 7:59 PM EDT · From $18.09
Virtual Fun Run/Walk
Closes Oct 25, 2020, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
Virtual Run the Actual Cook-Wiss Course
Closes Oct 25, 2020, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
Fun Run/Walk
Closes Sep 21, 2019, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
Fun Run/Walk
Closes Apr 7, 2018, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
5K
15 options · closes May 8, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT
Registration closedRun-Adult
Closes May 8, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT · From $28.09
Run-Student
Closes May 8, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT · From $18.09
Run-Student
Closes May 17, 2025, 3:30 AM EDT · From $18.09
Run-Student
Closes Apr 20, 2024, 7:59 PM EDT · From $18.09
Run-Student
Closes Apr 29, 2023, 7:59 PM EDT · From $18.09
Virtual Run- All other participants
Closes Oct 25, 2020, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
Virtual Run- Parent or Guardian of Student
Closes Oct 25, 2020, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
Virtual Run- Student
Closes Oct 25, 2020, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
Virtual Run the Actual Cook-Wiss Course
Closes Oct 25, 2020, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
Run- All other participants
Closes Sep 21, 2019, 7:59 PM EDT · From $28.09
Run- Parent or Guardian of Student
Closes Sep 21, 2019, 7:59 PM EDT · From $23.09
Run- Student
Closes Sep 21, 2019, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
Run- All other participants
Closes Apr 7, 2018, 7:59 PM EDT · From $28.09
Run- Parent of Student
Closes Apr 7, 2018, 7:59 PM EDT · From $23.09
Run- Student
Closes Apr 7, 2018, 7:59 PM EDT · From $13.09
Race feel
- Fun
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Festive
For a CauseJoin the Cook-Wissahickon 5K as it celebrates America's 250th anniversary with a vibrant community gathering. This family-friendly event invites runners and walkers to embrace the spirit of red, white, and blue, perhaps with patriotic or colonial flair. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with neighbors while supporting the Cook-Wissahickon Home and School Association, raising vital funds for students and the wider school community. Come ready to celebrate and contribute.
What to expect
• A community celebration honoring America's 250th anniversary. • An inclusive 5K run or walk for all ages and paces. • Support for the Cook-Wissahickon Home and School Association.
Standout details
- Honoring America's 250th anniversary
- Family-friendly community celebration
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
8 finishers in 5K
Ranked by gun time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
8 5K finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
33:26
Middle-of-pack benchmark using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Lively front
The faster end moves well, but the race still has room for everyday runners. Front-group read: 23:46.
People mix
More men
About 38% women and 63% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the 5K in 2020, this looks like a small field: 8 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 33:26. The quicker front of the field averaged about 23:46. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 23:46 (male) and 33:00 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs1 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall observed placement | Unspecified | Top 3 | 33:00 | finish-order sample |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 2020 | 8 | 33:26 | 32:23 | 23:46 | 23:46 / 33:00 |
| 5K | 2020 | 1 | 26:16 | 26:16 | 26:16 | Not enough data / 26:16 |
| other | 2024 | 60 | 23:15 | 24:36 | 17:59 | 16:43 / 16:54 |
Last summary update: May 5, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Lace up your sneakers and help us celebrate 250 Years in Motion! The Cook-Wissahickon 5K is back, and this year we’re honoring America’s 250th anniversary with a community celebration full of red, white, and blue—and plenty of school spirit.
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Whether you’re rocking patriotic gear, colonial flair, or your favorite Cook-Wiss swag, come ready to run, walk, and celebrate together. This family-friendly fundraiser supports the Cook-Wissahickon Home and School Association, raising vital funds for our students and school community. Online registration closes at 10:30 AM on May 8. Race day check-in opens at 7:00 AM on May 9, and in-person registration will be available starting at that time. Start time: 8am Location: Cook-Wissahickon School Yard 201 E Salaignac St Philadelphia, PA 19128 Questions? Contact Jessika Brock at CookWissHSA@gmail. com