C.O.P.S. and Joggers 5K/10K Run

About the Event

The C.O.P.S. and Joggers 5K/10K Run is a community-focused event scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Phalen Regional Park in St. Paul. Now in its third year, the run serves as a tribute to Minnesota's fallen law enforcement officers while recognizing the ongoing service of active-duty personnel. The event is chip-timed but maintains a family-friendly atmosphere, welcoming walkers, strollers, and dogs. All proceeds benefit the Minnesota Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors (MN C.O.P.S.), an organization that provides essential resources and support for the families and colleagues of officers lost in the line of duty.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Registration Options
5K Run/Walk	5 km	09:00 AM	Adult, Youth, & Virtual
10K Run	10 km	09:00 AM	Adult, Youth, & Virtual
Family Plan	Mixed	09:00 AM	Up to 5 participants

St. Paul is the capital city of Minnesota, with a population of approximately 311,500 residents. It forms the "Twin Cities" metropolitan area alongside neighboring Minneapolis. The city's demographic profile is diverse: 48.8% White, 19.3% Asian (including a large Hmong community), 16.3% Black or African American, and 9.8% Hispanic or Latino. The median household income in St. Paul is roughly $67,000. Phalen Regional Park, the race venue, is one of the city's largest parks, featuring Lake Phalen and extensive paved trails that offer a scenic, flat environment for distance running.

Registration for the 2026 event is currently active on Race Roster, with the fundraising campaign having reached approximately 35% of its $20,000 goal. Participants can choose between in-person and virtual formats, with virtual race packets including a t-shirt and bib. Special discounts are available for the families of fallen officers, and a "Family Plan" offers a flat rate for up to five members if registered before April 19. For additional information or to inquire about becoming a sponsor, participants can contact Susan Mayerle at 612-590-6046 or email the organization at [email protected].

Races Offered

10k

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$55.49

10k Virtual

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$50.21

5k

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$44.79

5k Virtual

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5km

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$50.21

Family Plan

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 10km

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$130.38

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in St Paul.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 10.1° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 7.1° / 19.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.5 /

water_drop 62.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 10.1° / 22.0°

wb_sunny 7.1° / 19.3°

air 12.5 km/h

water_drop 62.0%

About St Paul

Learn more about the host city, St Paul.

Saint Paul is the capital city of the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Ramsey County. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 311,527, making it Minnesota's second-most populous city and the 63rd-most populous in the United States. Saint Paul and neighboring Minneapolis form the core of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, the third most populous in the Midwest with around 3.7 million residents.