THE LEGACY LOOP 5k

AT CHOCOLATE CITY CRITERIUM

Presented By

Logo of REI Co-op featuring stylized mountains and pine trees.

DC’s Fastest. One Belt. Eternal Bragging Rights.

Think you’ve got the speed to claim the crown? We’re calling out every run club in the District — this is your shot to prove it.

Introducing the Legacy Loop 5K Invitational — a no-holds-barred footrace where the stakes are high and the finish line earns you legacy status.

RACE FORMAT

  • A decorated championship belt with the text 'Legacy Loop DC Champ 5K Invitational' and floral designs.

    🏁 Premiere Wave: Sub-18 min elite heat

  • Group of people running and smiling on the street during a marathon or fun run event, black and white photo.

    ⚡ Crew Challenge: 18-30 min heat

  • Sign that reads 'The Fields at RFK Campus' with a playground and trees in the background.

    📍 The Fields at RFK Stadium

  • Group of six marathon runners running along a bridge with the Washington Monument visible in the background, black and white photograph.

    📅 August 15, 2026 @ 5 pm

  • A street scene at the Chocolate City Criterium race event with participants, spectators, and support staff, and a large banner overhead with event logos.

    👟 4 laps around the Chocolate City Crit course

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Poster for the Legacy Loop 5K Run Invitational on August 17th, 2025 at RFK Stadium, showing a group of runners celebrating after their race.
A promotional graphic for a sports event training course, featuring a stadium in the background and three athletes running.
An event poster about DC's running culture and run clubs, featuring a stadium in the background and runners in athletic gear in the foreground, with a logo for 'Chocolate City Run Club' included.
Text-based graphic with background of runners and a stadium, asking about minimum and maximum number of runners per team, stating each team must have at least 5 runners, with no maximum limit.
A promotional graphic for the Chocolate City Race. The background shows a stadium with runners. Text asks if the event is timed, confirming that the Legacy Loop 5K is timed and results are posted on runsignup.com.
Information about scoring in The Legacy Loop 5K race, explaining a unique cross-country style system rewarding teams with deep talent, speed, and the potential to influence race outcomes.
Information about check-in times for race expo bib pickup, including location and schedule details, with a background of runners in front of a stadium and a logo for Chocolate City Race.
Text overlaying a stadium background that reads 'What are the prizes?' and details about awards for a race event, including a custom designed Legacy Loop 5K medal and a gold-plated Cherry Blossom-Laced wrestling-style belt for the fastest run club in

What’s on the line?

The Legacy Loop Championship Belt
a wrestling-style title belt awarded to the fastest run club.


Run Clubs — Send your best.

We’ll be tracking individual times and club performance. The fastest club gets the glory, the belt, the clout, and the responsibility to defend it in 2026.