Run with the Cops 5K and Kids Fun Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $20–$25
From the Organizer
Join us for a fun, family-friendly 5K and Kids Fun Run (1/2 mile) where our community comes together to support our local heroes. Whether you're running, walking or cheering from the sidelines, you'll be honoring the men and women who serve and protect us every day.
Event Highlights:
👮Meet and run alongside local officers
🎽Free race capes for all participants in the Kid's race/Free race shirt for all 5k participants (shirts not guaranteed if registered after 09/28)
🦹♀️Feel free to dress as your favorite hero
🐕🦺Please no dogs (or other pets) at this event
*** Not responsible for injuries.
Proceeds benefit Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers
If you do not wish to participate but would like to make a donation please contact us at:
info@eauclairecountycrimestoppers.org or call 715-874-8477
Donations can also be mailed to:
Eau Claire County Crime Stoppers
PO Box 187
Altoona, WI 54720
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Eau Claire 3sw, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Altoona, WI
City Elevation
921 ft
Nearest Airport
EAU
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 88 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Run with the Cops 5K and Kids Fun Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run with the Cops 5K and Kids Fun Run?
- Run with the Cops 5K and Kids Fun Run is a running race held in Altoona, Wisconsin on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Run with the Cops 5K and Kids Fun Run?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Altoona, Wisconsin at River Prairie Park - River Prairie Pond Pavilion. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run with the Cops 5K and Kids Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run with the Cops 5K and Kids Fun Run
Aug 15, 2026