CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run
About this race
Cops and Cookies Memorial 5K Run: Join the Fun and Honor Our Heroes!
Mark your calendar for the Annual Columbus Division of Police Honor Guard 5K Run! This beloved event is more than just a race—it’s a day to honor our fallen officers, support the community, and, of course, indulge in cookies everywhere!
What to Expect:
This isn’t just a run—it’s a family-friendly event packed with activities and treats for everyone!
Cookies at Every Turn!
What makes this race extra sweet? The cookies! Enjoy delicious treats at all two aid stations along the course and the finish line. Some of Columbus’ favorite bakeries, including MCL Bakery, Resch’s Bakery, Cheryl’s Cookies, Crumbl Cookies, and the renowned Efrain’s Famous Cookies, will be providing plenty of goodies to keep you motivated.
Family Fun Activities
Arrive early to explore and meet:
The K9 Unit, SWAT Team, Dive Team, Therapy Dogs, and the Mounted Unit
Police vehicles, including a cruiser and, weather permitting, a helicopter!
There’s something for everyone, making this a great outing for families, friends, and cookie lovers alike.
Why Participate?
Honor Our Heroes: Run to remember and celebrate the lives of fallen officers who have served our community.
Family-Friendly Fun: Bring the kids for the Fun Run, and enjoy interactive exhibits, meet-and-greets with police units, and unique opportunities to learn more about local law enforcement.
Delicious Treats: With cookies from some of the best local bakeries, this is a race you’ll savor every step of the way.
Join Us!
Don’t miss this opportunity to honor our heroes, enjoy family-friendly activities, and indulge in cookies at every turn. Whether you’re running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, there’s something for everyone at the Cops and Cookies 5K Run.
All packets must be picked up prior to race day. Visit https://copsandcookies5k.com/race-information/ for packet pickup schedule.
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Running
5k Walk/Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Columbus, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:23 AM and sets at 7:22 PM local time (EDT) in Columbus on September 26, 2026 — 11h 59m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — CPD Honor Guard Cops and Cookies Run
5k Walk/Run · 208 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tommy Zielinski | 17:14 | 5:33 /mi |
| 2 | Dustin Growick | 18:40 | 6:01 /mi |
| 3 | Luke Stickle | 18:59 | 6:07 /mi |
| 4 | Katie Mong | 21:07 | 6:48 /mi |
| 5 | Alex Underwood | 21:53 | 7:03 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 98 Columbus events
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