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I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT

Location
Oswego, IL
4120 Plainfield Rd, 60543
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Challenge a police officer in the 5K or enjoy a colorful mile, all while supporting the Oswego Public Safety Cadets.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Who it's for

  • Military & First Responders

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the 3rd Annual I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run in Oswego, IL, a unique event supporting the Oswego Public Safety Cadets Post #1833. This race offers a distinctive challenge: test your speed against a local police officer in your age and gender bracket. If you beat their time, you can proudly mark the 'I Won' box on your commemorative t-shirt. For a different pace, enjoy the new 1 Mile Color Run, adding a vibrant touch to the morning. Your participation directly funds equipment and training for the…

What to expect

  • Experience a chip-timed 5K on a USATF certified course.
  • Race against a police officer for bragging rights and a special t-shirt mark.
  • Enjoy the new 1 Mile Color Run for a vibrant, untimed option.
  • All participants receive a t-shirt.

Standout details

  • Race against a Police Officer
  • 1 Mile Color Run option
  • USATF Certified 5K course
  • Supports Public Safety Cadets

Perks & features

  • Chip Timed

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM CDT · From $24.20

    Opens Dec 5, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM CDT · From $13.60

    Opens Dec 5, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 5K

    Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM CDT · From $34.80

    Opens Dec 5, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

+ 1 more option
  • 5K

    Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM CDT · From $18.90

    Opens Dec 5, 2025, 7:00 PM CST · Closes Jan 31, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Flat
  • Timed race
From the organizer

The 3rd Annual I Raced The Law 5k and Color Run* is raising money for the Oswego Public Safety Cadets Post #1833. Proceeds from this race will go towards paying for equipment, training, and towards lowering the cost for participation in the 2027 Public Safety Cadets Summer Showdown. Race against a Police Officer in your age/gender bracket on our course. Everyone gets a t-shirt and if you beat the officer's time you can check off the I Won box on the t-shirt. Also offered this year for the first time is a 1 Mile Color Run.

Race Packet pickup will be at the Oswego Police Department located at 3355 Woolley Rd from 800am to 500pm 4/16/26 and 4/17/26. Day of packet pickup will begin at 800am the morning of the race at the race site. Day of registration begins at 800am.

Race start time is 900am. Award ceremony will begin at 1100 am or 15 minutes after the last runner completes the race.

THIS RACE IS USATF CERTIFIED AND IS CHIP TIMED!

Any Sign Ups after 3/31/26 are not guaranteed a shirt. Extra shirts will be given out on a first come first serve basis on the day of the race.

*Color run powder will most likely wash out of shirts

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