14th Annual Outrun the Cops 5K Run/Walk

About the Event

Online registration will close at midnight on Wednesday, June 24th. You can still register for the event in person at the Gurnee Police Department during the following times:

Friday, June 26th from 7 AM - 7 PM

Saturday, June 28th from 7 AM - 8 AM

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Want to evade the cops without consequences? Now's your chance!

Join us Saturday, June 27, 2026, for the 14th Annual Outrun the Cops 5k run/walk & 10K run for charity!

Proceeds benefit the Lake County Children's Advocacy Center.

This timed event begins and ends at the Gurnee Police Department with majority of the course on the Des Plaines River Trail. (The trail is crushed limestone; aid stations are positioned throughout the trail with water and sports drinks. Water, sports drinks, and snacks are also provided at the finish line.)

Race Day Registration Beings: 7:00 AM
Race Start Time: 8:00 AM

Registration fees:

5K Walk/Run $45 (Includes T Shirt if registered by June 1st)

10K Run $55 (Includes T Shirt if registered by June 1st)

Children 10 and under are free with paid adult registration

Medals awarded to the top 3 males and top 3 females for the following age groups: 12 & under, 13 – 19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 AND 70 AND OVER

The Gurnee FOP Social Lodge #266 is a charitable organization under 501 (c)(8) TAX ID 36-3984361. This fundraiser is a collaborative effort between Gurnee Fraternal Order of Police Social Lodge #266 and the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center (LCCAC). Proceeds benefit the LCCAC and other local charities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Packet pick-up?

You can pick up your packet at the Gurnee Police Department on Friday, June 26th from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. We are located at 100 N O'Plaine Rd, Gurnee IL 60031. Packets will also be available on race day.

Do you really get to OUTRUN the COPS?

Yes! Gurnee Police Officers and Police Officers from surrounding communities will participate in the run. They line up at the rear of the race, and they try to beat you to the finish line.

Can I wear a costume?

Yes! Cops chase robbers so feel free to wear running attire or themed costumes

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Gurnee.

thermostat Temperature

16.0° / 25.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

14.7° / 24.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 53m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

69.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:15

nightlight Sunset

20:28

About Gurnee

Learn more about the host city, Gurnee.

Gurnee is a village in Illinois. It sits at the midpoint between Chicago and Milwaukee. It's best known as the home of the Six Flags Great America amusement park, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Chicago water park, the Gurnee Mills shopping mall, and a Great Wolf Lodge location. As such, Gurnee sees over 23 million visitors every year.