⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 9, 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
The Run for the Badge 5K is organized by the Sterling Police Department in Sterling, in Whiteside County, Illinois, and starts at 9:00 a.m. on May 8, 2027.
The event is open to participants of all ages, including families with strollers and well-behaved dogs. Since the race is untimed, the atmosphere is relaxed. The event supports C.O.P.S. (Concerns Of Police Survivors).
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Races nearby
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