THE SEVENTH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH HALF MARATHON & 10K (2026)

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

This year the walk will be held in three separate locations. Washington DC will be the first event of the year and that event will be on April 18th. The second walk will be held along the Macomb Orchard Trail in Richmond Michigan on May 2nd. The third and final walk will be in Holland Michigan starting at the beautiful Holland State Park Beach. We are so honored to partner with our family, friends, and neighbors to stand together in this fight that many of our veterans battle alone. Join us in 1 or all 3 events and help us save lives.

The DC walk will start at the Lincoln Memorial and follow the multi purpose trails to the Nation's Capital and back. Each lap is a 5 mile trek.

The Empower Walk & 5K Run is for everyone who wants to make a difference in the autism community. Whether you choose to walk or run, participate as an individual or as part of a team — join us today to be a part of something truly impactful!

To register prior to April 17, or for more information, please visit our official Empower Walk & 5K Run site.

Schedule

• 7:15AM 5K & WALK REGISTRATION/CHECKIN

• 8 AM RESOURCE FAIR OPENS

• 8:20 AM OPENING CEREMONY

• 8:30 AM 5K RACE & WALK START

• 9:15 AM RACE AWARDS CEREMONY

• 10:45 AM SPONSOR AND RESOURCE FAIR TENTS CLOSE