Hot Pursuit 5k & 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop @ The Airport
- Date Sat 10th April 2027 - Sat 17th April 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Liberty, South Carolina
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Fourth Annual Hot Pursuit 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop event, taking place on Saturday, April 10, 2027, in Liberty, Pickens. This exciting race promises a unique experience as participants race along the taxiways and runway of the Pickens County Airport. The event kicks off with the adorable 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop at 9:00 AM, where kids aged 10 and under will dash after local law enforcement officers, collecting flags and enjoying a police car parade back to the start line. Following this, the 5K race will commence at 9:30 AM, featuring chip timing and competitive categories for all ages, including awards for the top finishers in various divisions.
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity for fitness enthusiasts and families to come together, but it also supports a great cause. All proceeds from the race will go towards purchasing a wheelchair accessible swing for Doodle Park in Liberty, enhancing the community playground for everyone. Registration includes race entry, a timing chip, a race t-shirt, and a finishing medal, with packet pick-up available on April 17. Don't miss out on this chance
Not only is this event a fantastic opportunity for fitness enthusiasts and families to come together, but it also supports a great cause. All proceeds from the race will go towards purchasing a wheelchair accessible swing for Doodle Park in Liberty, enhancing the community playground for everyone. Registration includes race entry, a timing chip, a race t-shirt, and a finishing medal, with packet pick-up available on April 17. Don't miss out on this chance
Organiser's Description
The Fourth Annual Hot Pursuit 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop will be held on Saturday, April 18 2026 ! This is a chip timed race starting and finishing at the Pickens County Airport along the taxiways and runway!
The 1 mile Catch-A-Cop will be open to kids ages 5th grade (10 years old) and under. These participants will attempt to "catch a cop" and collect flags as they chase law enforcement officers down the runway. After the conclusion of their race, they will get into police cars and ride back to the race start area in a parade.
ALL PROCEEDS from this race will go towards purchasing a wheelchair accessible swing to be placed in Liberty, SC.
Youth Leadership Academy is charter middle school in Pickens, SC serving 300 students in grades 6-8. Each year, the students at YLA participate in a service project that will benefit the local community. In the past, students participated in a Burpeethon to raise funds for special needs children in the area. This year, the focus is on providing wheelchair accessible swings to the playground at the Doodle Park to benefit a wider range of people throughout the whole community.
The kids Catch-A-Cop event will begin at 9:00am. The 5K race will begin at 9:30am after the kids race and the police car parade has concluded. Awards will be presented around 10:30am after the last participant has finished.
Awards for 1st/2nd/3rd overall for M/F under 40 years, and 1st/2nd/3rd M/F overall for ages 40+ (Masters Male and Female). First place awards will be given in 10 year age intervals as well.
Registration costs include race entry w/ timing, race t-shirt, and finishing medal. CUT OFF DATE FOR A T-SHIRT IS APRIL 9 . IF REGISTERED AFTER APRIL 9, NO T SHIRT WILL BE INCLUDED.
RACE PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17 FROM 5:30PM-7:00PM AT THE SCOOP AT THE AIRPORT (155 TECHNOLOGY PLACE LIBERTY, SC 29657).
MORNING PICK UP WILL BE FROM 7:30AM-9:00AM AT THE SAME LOCATION.
RACE PARKING, START/FINISH, AWARDS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE CORNELL DUBILIER/SCOOP AT THE AIRPORT AREA ON TECHNOLOGY PLACE! DO NOT GO TO THE MAIN AIRPORT TERMINAL FOR EVENT.
THE SCOOP AT THE AIRPORT WILL BE OPEN AFTER THE EVENTS TO HOST YOUR FAMILY FOR SOME POST RACE ICE CREAM AND FUN!
SPONSOR INFORMATION:
COURSE/EVENT SPONSOR ($3000)
Name/logo on signs throughout
Name/logo on banner at event
Name/logo on race t-shirt
Social media/website recognition
5 race entries
FINISH LINE SPONSOR ($1000)
Name/logo on signs
Name/logo on banner at event
Name/logo on race t-shirt
Social media/website recognition
3 race entries
STARTING LINE SPONSOR ($750)
Name/logo on sign
Name/logo on banner at event
Name on race t shirt
Social media/website recognition
2 complimentary race entries
MILE SPONSOR ($500)
Name/logo on sign
Name/logo on banner at event
Name/logo on race t-shirt
Social media/website recognition
2 race entries
HALF MILE SPONSOR ($300)
Name/logo on sign
Name/logo on banner at event
Name/logo on race t-shirt
Social media/website recognition
QUARTER MILE SPONSOR ($100)
Name/logo on sign
Social media/website recognition
The 1 mile Catch-A-Cop will be open to kids ages 5th grade (10 years old) and under. These participants will attempt to "catch a cop" and collect flags as they chase law enforcement officers down the runway. After the conclusion of their race, they will get into police cars and ride back to the race start area in a parade.
ALL PROCEEDS from this race will go towards purchasing a wheelchair accessible swing to be placed in Liberty, SC.
Youth Leadership Academy is charter middle school in Pickens, SC serving 300 students in grades 6-8. Each year, the students at YLA participate in a service project that will benefit the local community. In the past, students participated in a Burpeethon to raise funds for special needs children in the area. This year, the focus is on providing wheelchair accessible swings to the playground at the Doodle Park to benefit a wider range of people throughout the whole community.
The kids Catch-A-Cop event will begin at 9:00am. The 5K race will begin at 9:30am after the kids race and the police car parade has concluded. Awards will be presented around 10:30am after the last participant has finished.
Awards for 1st/2nd/3rd overall for M/F under 40 years, and 1st/2nd/3rd M/F overall for ages 40+ (Masters Male and Female). First place awards will be given in 10 year age intervals as well.
Registration costs include race entry w/ timing, race t-shirt, and finishing medal. CUT OFF DATE FOR A T-SHIRT IS APRIL 9 . IF REGISTERED AFTER APRIL 9, NO T SHIRT WILL BE INCLUDED.
RACE PACKET PICK UP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 17 FROM 5:30PM-7:00PM AT THE SCOOP AT THE AIRPORT (155 TECHNOLOGY PLACE LIBERTY, SC 29657).
MORNING PICK UP WILL BE FROM 7:30AM-9:00AM AT THE SAME LOCATION.
RACE PARKING, START/FINISH, AWARDS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE CORNELL DUBILIER/SCOOP AT THE AIRPORT AREA ON TECHNOLOGY PLACE! DO NOT GO TO THE MAIN AIRPORT TERMINAL FOR EVENT.
THE SCOOP AT THE AIRPORT WILL BE OPEN AFTER THE EVENTS TO HOST YOUR FAMILY FOR SOME POST RACE ICE CREAM AND FUN!
SPONSOR INFORMATION:
COURSE/EVENT SPONSOR ($3000)
Name/logo on signs throughout
Name/logo on banner at event
Name/logo on race t-shirt
Social media/website recognition
5 race entries
FINISH LINE SPONSOR ($1000)
Name/logo on signs
Name/logo on banner at event
Name/logo on race t-shirt
Social media/website recognition
3 race entries
STARTING LINE SPONSOR ($750)
Name/logo on sign
Name/logo on banner at event
Name on race t shirt
Social media/website recognition
2 complimentary race entries
MILE SPONSOR ($500)
Name/logo on sign
Name/logo on banner at event
Name/logo on race t-shirt
Social media/website recognition
2 race entries
HALF MILE SPONSOR ($300)
Name/logo on sign
Name/logo on banner at event
Name/logo on race t-shirt
Social media/website recognition
QUARTER MILE SPONSOR ($100)
Name/logo on sign
Social media/website recognition
Races
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Hot Pursuit 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th April 2027 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 NOV -
Free Catch-a-Cop (5th Grade and Younger Only)
Sat 10th April 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 01 NOVYLA students will be securing pledges All other children can participate for a donation -
Law Enforcement Officer Sign Up- Please Use LEO Email to Register
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 17th April 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 09 NOVLEOs ONLY. Please list affiliation at sign up
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