From the Organizer
🚔 Run with the Cops – National Night Out Fun Run 🍩
Join us for a unique, family-friendly event during Williamston's National Night Out at McCormick Park!
Run With the Cops brings together local law enforcement officers, runners, walkers, families, and community members for an evening of movement, laughter, and community connection. Whether you're running your fastest mile, enjoying a leisurely walk, or simply showing up for the donuts, everyone is welcome.
💙 Even better? Proceeds from the event will support local law enforcement!!
Race Schedule:
👮 Kids Race: Starts around 5:00 PM (Kids 12 & under are FREE with paying adult)
🏃 Adult Race: Begins shortly after (approximately 5:15–5:30 PM)
Come early and stay after! National Night Out runs from 4:00–8:00 PM and McCormick Park will be packed with fun for the whole family, including:
🚓 First responders, vehicles, and equipment to explore
🎶 Live DJ at the bandshell
🐐 Petting zoo
💦 Water shower/splash area for kids (weather permitting)
🌭 FREE hot dogs
🎁 Vendors, giveaways, local businesses, and community organizations
💚 Special appearances from Sparty mascots!
This is more than a race. It’s a fun night to connect with the community, laugh a lot, and make memories with your family.
🍩 And yes... there will be donuts waiting at the finish line.
Want to train first? We’ve got you covered with optional programs 👇
🏃 4-Week Training Program
Perfect if you want a quick confidence boost before race day! Includes 4 class credits to be used once a week (or however you prefer). Beginner-friendly and walker-approved 😎
4-Week Signup:
https://qhji0rr.pushpress.com/landing/plans/plan_cf920176a5ef4f
🏃♀️ 8-Week Training Program
Want more time to build endurance and confidence? Our 8-week training option gives you a more gradual build-up to race day. Includes 8 class credits to be used once a week (or however you prefer).
8-Week Signup:
https://qhji0rr.pushpress.com/landing/plans/plan_4f6e74f5627b41
Whether you run, walk, jog, or cheer from the sidelines, we'd love to see you there!
Events
Weather
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from East Lansing 4 S, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
885 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Run with the Cops, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Max's Race for The Davies Project
10 miles away
Red Cedar Jubilee .5K (ish)
Less than a mile away
Playmakers Lake Lansing 10K
7 miles away
Trojan Trails 5k
10 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Run with the Cops
Aug 4, 2026