Coop Loop
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Coop Loop : Cooperstown, NY
The Coop Loop is a Halloween-themed running event held in the Village of Cooperstown and sponsored by NYCM Insurance and The Clark Sports Center. The event offers two race distances:
- 5K
- 10K
Both races start and finish at The Clark Sports Center, 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown, NY 13326. The course winds through village streets, is mostly flat, and includes a gentle half-mile hill near the finish. 5K participants complete one loop of the course and 10K participants complete two loops.
Logistics and rules
Registration is available before the race and on race day; pre-registration, mail, and desk options are listed by the organizer. Entry fees are $30 on or before Oct 25 and $35 on race day, with a family special available. All participants must have a signed Clark Sports Center waiver on file; runners under 18 require a parent-signed waiver. Bib pickup and day-of registration are handled at the venue. The event includes a costume contest with categories for Scariest, Funniest, Best Group, and Best Overall. Water stations are provided mid-course and at the finish. The race proceeds regardless of weather, and major intersections will be staffed for traffic control. Participants are asked to refrain from using personal listening devices during the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.