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When
Friday, August 21st, 2026
Where
494 W Main St, Waukesha WI
Distance
5K
Typical weather
63–79°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
62–74°F
dry
2024
52–72°F
dry
2023
65–78°F
dry
2022
63–75°F
rain
2021
71–86°F
rain
2020
63–84°F
dry
2019
68–81°F
dry
2018
62–76°F
rain
2017
68–83°F
rain
2016
60–70°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Race Name: Run With The Cops
- Date: August 21, 2026
- Location: 494 W Main St, Waukesha, WI
- Website: Run With The Cops
Event Highlights
- Fun Run/Walk: WCPAA Presents our 12th Annual Fun Run/Walk.
- Kids Participation: Kids 12 and under can run for free, with an option to purchase a run shirt.
- T-Shirt Guarantee: Sign up before July 31st to guarantee a fabulous one-of-a-kind Run With the Cops T-shirt.
- Community Engagement: Uniting the Waukesha Police Department with the citizens.
Activities & Schedule
- Friday Night Live: Downtown Waukesha, 6:30pm - 9:00pm.
- Public Safety Displays: Located at the Start/Finish from 6:00pm - 7:00pm.
- Race Starting Line: Veteran's Park at the corner of Wisconsin and West Avenues.
- Race Time: Race Starts at 7:00pm!
Organizational Mission
- WCPAA, Inc.: A group of citizens volunteering to support the Waukesha Police Department.
- Inaugural Run: Hosted the first Run From the Cops Fun Run/Walk in 2014.
- Goals: Support fundraising for the department’s needs.
- Anniversary Celebration: Excited for the 12th anniversary of this community event.
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