The Co-op 5k serves as a major fundraiser for the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF). CDF is a non-profit foundation with a national focus on community, economic, and social development through co-op enterprise (www.cdf.coop). Funds raised through the event support cooperative development nationwide and allows CDF's Disaster Recovery Fund to continue without overhead costs allowing every dollar donated to the Fund to go out to cooperatives in need.

With support from the cooperative community through fundraisers like the Co-op 5k, CDF has helped incubate, replicate, and elevate cooperatives across all sectors in the U.S. and internationally since 1944. Register and help support cooperative development into the next decades!

Co-op 5k is a two week event from April 19 – May 3 at 11:00am.

Virtual: Participants will have from April 19 – May 2 to walk or run 3.1 miles anywhere. Use a GPS tracker device to show proof of your walk or run. Snap a picture of your time and send to us. Visit cdf.coop/co-op-5k for our full FAQs.

In-person: Saturday, May 3 will be an in-person event at Hains Point East Potomac Park in Washington, DC at 8:00am. Registration begins at 7:15am and the race at 8:00am.

Virtual: Participants that choose to run virtually will have their t-shirts mailed to them. Make sure to register with the address you want your t-shirt sent to. Register by March 14 to be guaranteed a t-shirt in your desired size. Participants that register after March 14 will receive a large t-shirt. Race packets will be mailed out out beginning on March 27.

In-person: In-person participants will be able to pick up their race packets at the registration table on May 3 beginning at 7:15am.

Trophies are given for the Fastest Team, Most Team Spirit, and Highest Fundraisers!

Virtual participants will have from April 19 at 12:00am to May 2 at 11:59pm EST to submit results. Virtual participants will have their results posted on May 6.

If I register for a virtual ticket, when can I run?
Participants will need to walk or run anytime between April 19 at 12:00am to May 2 at 11:59pm EST. Participating during this timeframe will allow for us to compile results, pictures and videos in time for an awards ceremony and recap of the in-person race on May 6.

Will I still receive race materials if I participate virtually?
Virtual participants will receive their t-shirt in the mail. Make sure to register with the address you want your race materials sent to. Register by March 14 to be guaranteed a t-shirt in your desired size. Participants that register after March 14 will receive a large t-shirt.

When can I expect race packets and t-shirt?
Race packets will be mailed out starting on March 27.

If I sign up for virtual race, can I still run with people I registered with?
That depends on where you are, your comfort level and if you practice proper social distancing rules. But if that’s all good, sure!

How will my time be recorded for the virtual race?
You will record your own time – it is the honor system. Use a GPS tracker device (phone, watch, etc.) to record your time. Snap a picture when you're done and send to us.

Where will I submit my results?
Send your proof of time directly to CDF.

Where will I submit my pictures and/or videos?
Send your pictures and/or videos to CDF.

Will there be individual prizes given out?
The logistics of a virtual race don't allow us to send out individual prizes, but don't fret because eternal bragging rights will be captured on video for all to see. In-person participants will be eligible for individual prizes.

What group award categories are there?
There are three - Fastest Team, Highest Fundraisers, and Most Team Spirit

How do I watch the awards ceremony?
A link will be emailed to all registered participants one week prior to the start of the race.

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.