Run for the Badge 5K
About this race
The Sterling Police Department is hosting our 4th annual Run For the Badge 5K. This is a FREE event but donations will be accepted at the door for C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Survivors). The event will begin and end at the Sterling Township Building located at 505 W. Lynn Blvd in Sterling. Strollers and well-mannered dogs are welcome. Please note that this is a community event and is not an officially timed race. The first 100 people to register will receive a free t-shirt. Water and a snack will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join fellow runners on May 9, 2026 for the Run for the Badge 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Sterling.
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Run for the Badge 5K takes place in Sterling, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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