Outrun the Cops and Walk for Kids
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 27, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Outrun the Cops and Walk for Kids takes place in Gurnee, Lake County, on June 26, 2027, with a 10K (6.2 miles) and a 5K (3.1 miles), both starting at 8:00 a.m. The course follows a scenic crushed-limestone trail along the Des Plaines River.
The event supports the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center. Participants can run or walk, medals go to the top finishers in each age group, and everyone gets the unique challenge of trying to outrun local police officers.
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