Sun, Apr 18, 2027

I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

Oswego, IL

Opens Dec 5, 2026Annual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $10 now and rises to $15 after Jan 31, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

The main event is a chip-timed road race where each participant is paired with a police officer at a matching age and gender level. There is also a color run option for those who want something shorter and messier. The course is USATF certified, so the distance is legitimate. Proceeds support the local Public Safety Cadets program.

Packet pickup runs over the two days before the race at the Oswego Police Department on Woolley Road, with race-morning pickup available at the start area as well.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5K · 2026 results

78finishers

20:11winner

28:32median

55:08cutoff

Top 3: Lirian Shabani (20:11) · Frank Sterioti (20:12) · Alyssa Diaz (20:16)

1 Miles · 2026 results

63finishers

8:28winner

14:59median

41:10cutoff

Top 3: C. Stoppel (8:28) · Dave Stoppel (8:28) · B. Buending (9:03)

The I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K4/18/2027 09:00$30

1 Mile4/18/2027 09:00$20

5K4/18/2027 09:00$15

1 Mile4/18/2027 09:00$10

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Common Questions About the I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

Will I finish last at the I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 28:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (78 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run?

The 5K winner ran 20:11 while the median finisher took 28:32. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.