I Raced The Law 5K and Color Run

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.

Oswego Police Department Cadet Corps Unit #1833 
The Oswego Police Department began their youth program in 2011 as an Exploring Post, then known as the Oswego Police Department Explorer's Post 3525. In 2023, the group transitioned over to the Public Safety Cadets and is now known as the Oswego Police Department Cadet Corps Unit #1833 and members are individually referred to as Junior Cadets.

The Public Safety Cadets mission is mentoring young adults to serve their communities by providing knowledge, skills and practical experiences through education and training delivered by public safety professionals that build character, physical fitness and respect for the rule of law.

At the local level, our Cadet Corps meets regularly and learns Illinois statutes, police tactics, CSI, Drill and Ceremony, and traffic control. They develop practical skills such as resume building and interviewing and are First Aid / AED / CPR certified to ensure they have the tools necessary to succeed. Our Cadets frequently continue with the Oswego Police Department as Community Service Officers or join our Cadet Program, where they can receive college tuition. They also go on to become Police Officers or join the military. We are very proud of the young men and women who have left our ranks and gone on to become servants to their communities and our nation.

Our Cadet Corps meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 6:00pm – 9:00pm. Junior Cadets also have the opportunity to ride-along with Officers every month to further their understanding of law enforcement and the role Officers play within the community.

Fundraising:

Our program is supported through fundraising efforts of the Cadet Corps. Our headline event is the Annual Car & Truck Show Fundraiser. We also host an annual "I Raced the Law 5K and Fun Run."

Funds raised purchase Cadet Corps uniforms and equipment, as well as allow them to participate in the Public Safety Cadets’ National Competition, which occurs every two years. More information on the Public Safety Cadets national organization can be found at www.publicsafetycadets.org.

The Cadet Corps also partners with the Illinois Law Enforcement Explorer Association which conducts statewide trainings, meetings, and competitions. 

NOT EVERY CATEGORY WILL HAVE AN OFFICER TO RACE AGAINST

Award Ceremony begins at 1100am or 15 minutes after the last 5k race finisher.

The top three (3) finishers in each category will receive an award. You may only win an award in 1 category. You must be present to win an award.  There are no awards for the 1 mile Color Run. The 5k race categories are as follows:

Top 3 Overall Men's

Top 3 Overall Women's

12 and Under Girls

12 and Under Boys

Under 20 Men's

Under 20 Women's

20-29 Men's

20-29 Women's

30-39 Men's

30-39 Women's

40-49 Men's

40-49 Women's

50-59 Men's

50-59 Women's

60-69 Men's

60-69 Women's

70+ Men's

70+ Women's

Packet Pickup Location
3355 WOOLLEY RD
OSWEGO, IL 60543 US
 

Packet Pickup Date & Time
April 15, 2026 8:00am to 5:00pm

April 16, 2026 8:00am to 5:00pm

Race Day Packet Pickup Time
8:00am - 9:00am at race site.

Bronze Level:

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