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West Palm Beach's Run with the Cops 5K Returns
Annual event brings community and law enforcement together for fitness, fun, and unity.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:49pm
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The Run with the Cops 5K is returning to West Palm Beach on April 12, offering a 5K race, 1K Sunrise Sprint for kids 8-12, and 100-yard Kids Dash for under 7s. The event features awards, music, food, giveaways, and police displays, with proceeds benefiting the Fund for West Palm Beach Police to strengthen community-officer relationships.
Why it matters
The Run with the Cops 5K is an annual tradition that promotes positive interactions between the West Palm Beach community and local law enforcement through a shared experience of fitness and fun. In a time when police-community relations have faced challenges, this event aims to build trust and understanding.
The details
The 5K race will start and finish at the Meyer Amphitheatre, with the certified course running along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway. In addition to the main 5K, there will be a 1K Sunrise Sprint for kids ages 8-12 and a 100-yard Kids Dash for children under 7. Participants can choose between a race tech shirt or tank top, and every finisher will receive a collector's medal. The event will also feature awards ceremonies, music, food, giveaways, and static police displays including SWAT vehicles.
- The Run with the Cops 5K will take place on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
- Early packet pickup will be on Thursday, April 9 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Run Appeal on Okeechobee Boulevard.
- Race day registration and packet pickup will run from 6 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. at the race site.
The players
The Fund for West Palm Beach Police
An organization that helps provide resources to strengthen the relationship between West Palm Beach officers and the community.
What’s next
Runners can register for the event and find more details at runwiththecops5k.com.
The takeaway
The Run with the Cops 5K is an important community event that brings together West Palm Beach residents and local law enforcement in a spirit of unity, wellness, and mutual understanding. By supporting this annual tradition, the city can continue to strengthen the bonds between its citizens and the officers sworn to protect them.
