Cops & Joggers 5K - Burlington
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Cops & Joggers 5K/Fun Run : Burlington, KY
The event is presented by the Boone County Sheriff’s Auxiliary and takes place around England Idlewild Park and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office in Burlington, Kentucky (5550 Idlewild Rd, 41005). It features a community 5K and a separate kids fun run.
- 5K race for ages 12 and up
- Kids 5K Fun Run for ages 0 to 12
The 5K course begins in front of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, follows Conrad Lane toward Idlewild Road, continues on a marked route through England-Idlewild Park, and returns to the sheriff’s office. The kids fun run uses a shorter route in front of the sheriff’s office and includes colored chalk tossed on participants during the course.
Registration follows tiered pricing with early-bird, regular, and race-day rates and offers family bundle options. Early-bird 5K registrants are guaranteed an event t-shirt; kids registered by August 25, 2026 are guaranteed a t-shirt and receive a finisher medal and sunglasses. There are also finisher medals for 5K participants while supplies last.
Proceeds support the Boone County Sheriff’s Auxiliary goal to raise $5,000 for emergency relief for deputies and their families, mental health support after traumatic events, recognition for milestones, and compassionate care such as meal trains or urgent family needs. In cases of inclement weather organizers may delay or cancel the event; refunds will not be issued for weather cancellations. On-site day-of-race registration closes shortly before the race to allow volunteers to process entries. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
