Redwood City Police Run Canceled Due To Poor Air Quality

REDWOOD CITY, CA — Redwood City's second annual "Run with the Cops" will not happen as planned this weekend, due to the poor air quality around the Bay Area as multiple wildfires continue to burn. Police announced the cancellation on Thursday afternoon. Organizers say it will be rescheduled "in the near future," but a date has not yet been set.

The event raises funds to support the Cadets of the Redwood City Police Department, according to a previous announcement from police for the first annual event.

"This fundraiser is designed to raise money so that our Cadets can compete in several local competitions as well as the state competition in Sacramento," police said last year, adding that they've been unable to attend the state competition in the past due to a lack of funds.

Here's the full message from police regarding the cancellation:

Due to the unhealthy air quality from the North Bay Fires we are cancelling the 2nd Annual Run with the Cops scheduled for October 14th. We are in the process of rescheduling in the near future. Participants that signed up on Active.com will remain on the list pending the new date. If you require a refund please contact Officer Darren Schrum at dschrum@redwoodcity.org

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