Outrun the Cops 5K Run/Walk
About this race
Online registration will close at midnight on Wednesday, June 24th. You can still register for the event in person at the Gurnee Police Department during the following times:
Friday, June 26th from 7 AM - 7 PM
Saturday, June 28th from 7 AM - 8 AM
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Want to evade the cops without consequences? Now's your chance!
Join us Saturday, June 27, 2026, for the 14th Annual Outrun the Cops 5k run/walk & 10K run for charity!
Proceeds benefit the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center.
This timed event begins and ends at the Gurnee Police Department with majority of the course on the Des Plaines River Trail. (The trail is crushed limestone; aid stations are positioned throughout the trail with water and sports drinks. Water, sports drinks, and snacks are also provided at the finish line.)
Race Day Registration Beings: 7:00 AM
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM
Registration fees:
5K Walk/Run $45 (Includes T Shirt if registered by June 1st)
10K Run $55 (Includes T Shirt if registered by June 1st)
Children 10 and under are free with paid adult registration
Medals awarded to the top 3 males and top 3 females for the following age groups: 12 & under, 13 – 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 AND 70 AND OVER
The Gurnee FOP Social Lodge #266 is a charitable organization under 501 (c)(8) TAX ID 36-3984361. This fundraiser is a collaborative effort between Gurnee Fraternal Order of Police Social Lodge #266 and the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center (LCCAC). Proceeds benefit the LCCAC and other local charities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Packet pick-up?
You can pick up your packet at the Gurnee Police Department on Friday, June 26th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. We are located at 100 N O'Plaine Rd, Gurnee IL 60031. Packets will also be available on race day.
Do you really get to OUTRUN the COPS?
Yes! Gurnee Police Officers and Police Officers from surrounding communities will participate in the run. They line up at the rear of the race, and they try to beat you to the finish line.
Can I wear a costume?
Yes! Cops chase robbers so feel free to wear running attire or themed costumes
What are my parking options for the event?
Free Parking - Available at the Warren High School O'Plaine Campus, located on O'Plaine Rd.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
Strollers are welcome but must start in the rear of the race.
If I own a business, can I set up a tent and hand out material?
Yes! Contact us at the email or phone number below for more information about sponsorship opportunities.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Shawn Gaylor 847-599-7124 or sgaylor@police.gurnee.il.us
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Running
Adult 5K
Adult 10k
5k Youth
10k Youth
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Gurnee, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:16 AM and sets at 8:32 PM local time (CDT) in Gurnee on June 27, 2026 — 15h 15m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Outrun the Cops 5K Run/Walk
203 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the Adult 5K
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cory Harris | 16:31 | 5:20 /mi |
| 2 | Tommy Dunne | 16:49 | 5:25 /mi |
| 3 | Tyler Koehl | 18:20 | 5:55 /mi |
| 4 | Cameron Johnson | 19:13 | 6:12 /mi |
| 5 | Anthony Benitez | 19:15 | 6:13 /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, 2 Gurnee events
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