On July 7, 2016, five police officers were killed and eight police officers were injured in the line of duty in an ambush on the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police, and El Centro College Police. Run For The Blue was founded in response to this attack to …
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On July 7, 2016, five police officers were killed and eight police officers were injured in the line of duty in an ambush on the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police, and El Centro College Police. Run For The Blue was founded in response to this attack to support fallen and injured officers and their families.
Run For The Blue Dallas will be held In observance of the anniversary of the ambush. In addition to a 10K, 5K and 1 Mile run / walk, ceremonies honoring fallen and injured officers will be held.
The courses will be on the Trinity Levee Trail, with stunning views of the Dallas skyline and the signature Margaret Hunt Hill and Margaret McDermott Bridges. The courses will on a mix of paved trails and unpaved trails. Walkers and runners are welcome.
Proceeds benefit the Blue Guardian Foundation, a Dallas based 501(c)(3) non-profit which provides law enforcement officers across the country with financial assistance for personal work related illnesses, families who are faced with loss of life, loss of income due to serious injury, life-threatening illness or any other catastrophic event.
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Great cause
Nothing special about the race or the course, but it brings the community of Dallas together for a great cause and memorial. So many people out supporting was great to … MORE
Nothing special about the race or the course, but it brings the community of Dallas together for a great cause and memorial. So many people out supporting was great to see – this isn’t a course to worry about a PR or a quick time, just have fun and enjoy running with the officers and your neighbors.