Hot Pursuit 5k & 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: April 11, 2026
• Location: 415 E Cedar Rock St., Pickens, SC
• Race Types: Hot Pursuit 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop
• Timing: Chip timed on a certified course

👧 1 Mile Catch-A-Cop Details

• Eligibility: Kids 8th grade and under
• Objective: Attempt to "catch a cop" and collect flags
• Route: From Doodle Park to Bruce Field
• Celebration: Police car procession back to Doodle Park after the race

💰 Charitable Cause

• Goal: Funds to purchase a wheelchair accessible swing
• Community Benefit: Swing for the Doodle Park in Easley, SC
• Background: Organized by Youth Leadership Academy students
• Past Projects: Prior service projects supporting special needs children

⏰ Race Schedule

• Race Start: 9:00 AM
• Awards Ceremony: 10:00 AM following the last finisher
• Awards Categories: M/F overall under 40 and aged 40+
• Age Level Awards: Distributed in 10-year intervals

👕 Registration Details

• Cost Includes: Race entry, timing, t-shirt, and finishing medal
• T-Shirt Cut Off: March 31
• Late Registration: No t-shirt for registrations after April 30
• More Info: Race Registration

📦 Packet Pickup

• Friday Pickup: April 11 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Doodle Park
• Morning Pickup: April 12 from 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM at Doodle Park

🤝 Sponsor Information

• Course/Event Sponsor: Name/logo on signs, banners, t-shirts, social media: includes 5 race entries
• Finish Line Sponsor: Name/logo at finish area and on t-shirts: includes 3 race entries
• Starting Line Sponsor: Name/logo at starting line and on t-shirts: includes 2 race entries
• Mile Sponsor: Name/logo on mile signs and on t-shirts: includes 2 race entries
• Half Mile Sponsor: Name/logo at half mile markers and on t-shirts
• Quarter Mile Sponsor: Name/logo at quarter mile markers

🗺️ Course Map

• View Course: Course Map