Run with the Cops
Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Aug, 2026 (TBD)
5k
Race Information
Waukesha Citizens Police Academy Association, Inc. (WCPAA, Inc.) is a group of citizens who volunteer their time and talent to support the Waukesha Police Department and help raise funds for the department's needs. They hosted the inaugural Run From the Cops Fun Run/Walk in 2014, intending to unite the Waukesha Police Department with the citizens of Waukesha for a fun, light-hearted night.
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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅PR-friendly terrain
✅ Incredible community and high-fives at every hydration station
✅ Post-race celebration with local brews, great food, and a lakefront festival that only Milwaukee can throw
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Fast and Flat
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: Yes
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