FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Thousands are expected at the third annual “Support Blue Fresno” run this Saturday to show support for Fresno’s finest.
Money raised goes to the Fresno Police Chaplaincy, a nonprofit whose goal is to broaden support for the men and women who protect Fresno.
Another idea behind the race is to also change the anti-law enforcement narrative.
The Support Blue Fresno campaign aims to:
•Foster trust and confidence between our officers and the community they serve
• Provide opportunity for our community to visibly show their support for law enforcement
• Educate our youth to enhance relationships and understanding with officers
Patrol Chaplain Kate Woertman says; “the SWAT team with be out there, our K9’s, Mounted Patrol, lots of different – the Bomb Squad – just the different PD units, they’ll get to tour and meet officers in uniform and get to hang out with those kind of equipment.”
The third annual Support Blue Fresno run takes place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, February24th, with a 5-K and a 10-K (more details below).
The first through fifth place winners of the 10k will earn a Chief Jerry Dyer bobble head.
All attendees will receive Krispy Kreme donuts, and Dutch Bros. coffee.
Click below to listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
Support Blue Fresno Run info: http://www.supportbluefresno.com/
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant Rd
Fresno, CA US 93720
FREE park entrance day of event!
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
- Dutch Bros Coffee
- Long-Sleeve Event Shirt
- Custom Badge Medallion to all Finishers
- 10k is a Timed Event – 2Mile is not timed.
Packet Pickup:
Friday February 23rd
Noon to 6PM
Fleet Feet Fresno – (Next Door)
Fort Washington & Friant Rd
Event: 5K Run
Start Time: 8:00am PST
Price: $45.00 Race Fee
Registration: Registration ends February 24, 2018 at 11:59pm PST
Event: 10K Run
Timed Event with 10 year age span awarding 5 deep in age group!
Start Time: 8:00am PST
Price: $45.00 Race Fee
Registration: Registration ends February 24, 2018 at 11:59pm PST
Event Day Schedule
Saturday Feb 24th
6:30am Late Packet Pickup
7:30am Thrive Warm Up
7:45am Largest Team
7:55am National Anthem
8:00am 10K Start
8:05am 2 Mile Start
9:15am Awards
