National Police Week 5K
- Date Sat 9th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Arlington, Virginia
- Price $44.30 - $51.77
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 20th Annual National Police Week 5K on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Arlington, Virginia! This exciting event will kick off at 9:00 AM sharp, with day-of registration and other activities starting at 7:00 AM. Runners can choose to participate in-person in Crystal City, at the intersection of Army Navy Drive and South Eads Street, or join virtually from anywhere in the world.
Registration fees vary depending on when you sign up, starting at just $40 for early birds. Gather your friends, form a team, and run for a great cause! This year's race also highlights the Project Active Armor movement, encouraging law enforcement officers to wear their vests and raise awareness for safety. Don’t miss your chance to earn special PAA patches and showcase your support! Secure your spot today and be part of a memorable day that honors our dedicated law enforcement community!
Registration fees vary depending on when you sign up, starting at just $40 for early birds. Gather your friends, form a team, and run for a great cause! This year's race also highlights the Project Active Armor movement, encouraging law enforcement officers to wear their vests and raise awareness for safety. Don’t miss your chance to earn special PAA patches and showcase your support! Secure your spot today and be part of a memorable day that honors our dedicated law enforcement community!
Organiser's Description
The Officer Down Memorial Page is hosting our 20TH ANNUAL National Police Week 5K on May 9, 2026. Day-of registration, check-in, packet pickup, and other pre-race day activities begin at 7:00 am. The starting gun for the 5K is at 9:00 am sharp. Register today to be guaranteed a spot!
The race will be held in-person in Crystal City, Arlington, VA - Army Navy Dr. and South Eads Street, and virtually around the world.
FEES
Registration fees for the 5K:
* $40 February 1 through February 28
* $45 March 1 - March 31
* $50 April 1 - May 8
* $55 Day of the Race
Register as an individual or join your friends and create a team!
For the Virtual 5K, $7 is added to include shipping.
JOIN THE PROJECT ACTIVE ARMOR MOVEMENT TODAY!
Project Active Armor (PAA) is law enforcement from across America showing every Deputy, Agent, Correction, and Police Officer there's no reason not to wear armor.
ODMP WANTS TO SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR KEVLAR! EARN PAA PATCHES FROM ODMP, LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITED, AND SO MANY MORE AGENCIES!
When you participate in the National Police Week 5K in your gear you will raise awareness for PAA, be eligible to purchase a limited edition ODMP PAA patch and show officers that they can and should wear their vests at all times while on the job. Continue to wear your vest with your patch to other events, challenge others, and help spread the word!
The race will be held in-person in Crystal City, Arlington, VA - Army Navy Dr. and South Eads Street, and virtually around the world.
FEES
Registration fees for the 5K:
* $40 February 1 through February 28
* $45 March 1 - March 31
* $50 April 1 - May 8
* $55 Day of the Race
Register as an individual or join your friends and create a team!
For the Virtual 5K, $7 is added to include shipping.
JOIN THE PROJECT ACTIVE ARMOR MOVEMENT TODAY!
Project Active Armor (PAA) is law enforcement from across America showing every Deputy, Agent, Correction, and Police Officer there's no reason not to wear armor.
ODMP WANTS TO SUPPORT YOU IN YOUR KEVLAR! EARN PAA PATCHES FROM ODMP, LAW ENFORCEMENT UNITED, AND SO MANY MORE AGENCIES!
When you participate in the National Police Week 5K in your gear you will raise awareness for PAA, be eligible to purchase a limited edition ODMP PAA patch and show officers that they can and should wear their vests at all times while on the job. Continue to wear your vest with your patch to other events, challenge others, and help spread the word!
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