Run With The Cops
- Date
- August 21, 2026
- Location
- 494 W Main St, Waukesha, WI
- Distance
- 5K · 5K Ruck · Kid's Registration (12 and Under)
From the Organizer
WCPAA Presents our 12th Annual Fun Run/Walk.
Kids 12 and under can run for free, we have provided an option to purchase a run shirt for kids.
Sign up before July 31st to guarantee a fabulous one-of-a-kind Run With the Cops T-shirt.
Waukesha Citizens Police Academy Association, Inc. (WCPAA, Inc.) is a group of citizens that volunteer their time and talent to support the Waukesha Police Department and help raise funds for the department’s needs. In 2014, we hosted the inaugural Run From the Cops Fun Run/Walk. WCPAA’s goal was–and is–to unite the Waukesha Police Department with the citizens of Waukesha for a fun, light-hearted night. We are looking forward to the 11th anniversary of this run and we are excited to see everyone again this year.
Friday Night Live:
Downtown Waukesha, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Public Safety Displays:
Located at the Start/Finish from 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Race Starting Line:
Veteran's Park at the corner of Wisconsin and West Avenues.
Race Starts at 7:00pm!
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
59°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Waukesha Wwtp.
Host City
About Waukesha, WI
Population
70,779
as of 2023
Elevation
797 ft
Nearest Airport
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run With The Cops?
- Run With The Cops is a running race held in Waukesha, Wisconsin on August 21, 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?
- Friday, August 21, 2026 in Waukesha, Wisconsin at 494 W Main St, Waukesha, WI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run With The Cops?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run With The Cops
Aug 21, 2026