I Raced The Law 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sun 12th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Oswego, Illinois
- Price $17.40 - $38.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating 3rd Annual I Raced The Law 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, April 12, 2026, in the picturesque Oswego, Kendall! This vibrant community event not only promises a thrilling race against local law enforcement but also supports a great cause—the Oswego Public Safety Cadets Post #1833. Participants can choose to compete in the 5K or the exciting new 1-Mile Color Run, making it a perfect outing for families and runners of all ages.
Race day festivities kick off at 8:00 AM with packet pickup at the Oswego Police Department, followed by day-of registration. The 5K race starts at 9:00 AM, and everyone is encouraged to show their competitive spirit as they race against officers in their age and gender brackets. Don’t miss the chance to claim a special t-shirt, and if you beat the officer's time, you'll earn the bragging rights to mark the "I Won" box! The award ceremony will celebrate the participants at 11:00 AM or shortly after the last runner crosses the finish line. With chip timing and a USATF certification, this event is set to be a fantastic and memorable experience for all
Race day festivities kick off at 8:00 AM with packet pickup at the Oswego Police Department, followed by day-of registration. The 5K race starts at 9:00 AM, and everyone is encouraged to show their competitive spirit as they race against officers in their age and gender brackets. Don’t miss the chance to claim a special t-shirt, and if you beat the officer's time, you'll earn the bragging rights to mark the "I Won" box! The award ceremony will celebrate the participants at 11:00 AM or shortly after the last runner crosses the finish line. With chip timing and a USATF certification, this event is set to be a fantastic and memorable experience for all
Organiser's Description
The 3rd Annual I Raced The Law 5k and Fun Run is raising money for the Oswego Public Safety Cadets Post #1833. Proceeds from this race will go towards paying for equipment, training, and towards lowering the cost for participation in the 2027 Public Safety Cadets Summer Showdown. Race against a Police Officer in your age/gender bracket on our course. Everyone gets a t-shirt and if you beat the officer's time you can check off the I Won box on the t-shirt. Also offered this year for the first time is a 1Mile Color Run.
Race Packet pickup will be at the Oswego Police Department located at 3355 Woolley Rd from 800am to 500pm 4/09/25 and 4/10/25. Day of packet pickup will begin at 800am the morning of the race at the race site. Day of registration begins at 800am.
Race start time is 900am. Award ceremony will begin at 1100 am or 15 minutes after the last runner completes the race.
THIS RACE IS USATF CERTIFIED AND IS CHIP TIMED!
ANY SIGN UPS AFTER 3/31/26 ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT. EXTRA SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE DAY OF THE RACE.
Race Packet pickup will be at the Oswego Police Department located at 3355 Woolley Rd from 800am to 500pm 4/09/25 and 4/10/25. Day of packet pickup will begin at 800am the morning of the race at the race site. Day of registration begins at 800am.
Race start time is 900am. Award ceremony will begin at 1100 am or 15 minutes after the last runner completes the race.
THIS RACE IS USATF CERTIFIED AND IS CHIP TIMED!
ANY SIGN UPS AFTER 3/31/26 ARE NOT GUARANTEED A SHIRT. EXTRA SHIRTS WILL BE GIVEN OUT ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS ON THE DAY OF THE RACE.
Races
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I Raced the Law 5k
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$38.60
OPENS 01 JAN 26Certified 5k course with chip timing provided by Kinetic Timing. The race will be lead by a bicyclist and there will be staff throughout the race to help with clarifying directions. There are also water stations throughout the race. -
I Raced the Law Color Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$28.00
OPENS 01 JAN 26You can run the mile and stop at our color stations along the way. Shirt and colors for the run are included. -
I Raced the Law 5k Run 12 and Under
Incl. $2.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$22.70
OPENS 01 JAN 2612 YOA and under only Certified 5k course with chip timing provided by Kinetic Timing. The race will be lead by a bicyclist and there will be staff throughout the race to help with clarifying directions. There are also water stations throughout the race. -
I Raced the Law Color Run 12 and Under
Incl. $2.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 12th April 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$17.40
OPENS 01 JAN 2612 YOA and under only You can run the mile and stop at our color stations along the way. Shirt and colors for the run are included.
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