GREENSBORO, NC (April 17, 2013) – The 23rd Annual Law Enforcement Memorial 5K Race will be held Saturday, May 11th, 2013. The downtown race is one of several local events during National Police Week to honor police officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice serving our communities. Proceeds from the race are donated to Special Olympics.
The run begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine, in front of the Greensboro Police Department Headquarters on Federal Place. The course winds along the streets of our beautiful city, through UNC-Greensboro and the historic Blandwood area. The finish line is at the police headquarters.
The registration fee is $20 if received by May 1st. Afterwards the fee is $25 until race day. Only pre-registered runners are guaranteed T-shirts. Prizes will be awarded in male and female categories.
Hosted by the Greensboro Police Department, the 5K is co-sponsored by the Guilford Merchants Association and the Special Olympics of North Carolina.
Police departments across the nation are the primary sponsors of the Special Olympics: proceeds from this race will benefit NC athletes.
Since 1976, the Greensboro Police Department and other Guilford County law enforcement agencies have participated in National Police Week which, in part, honors officers killed in the line of duty.
For more information and an application, run to www.gsopd.org or, contact Sherry Bruscino at 336-430-6379 or Sherry.Bruscino@greensboro-nc.gov. To register on line, visit www.active.com .
