Austin Police Department Prepares For 'Run/Walk With Heroes'

AUSTIN, TX — The 10th annual Run with the Heroes 5K is scheduled this November to honor fallen first responders from fire, EMS and police agencies and their families.

The Nov. 19 event will be staged at Camp Mabry, 2200 W. 35th St. This year's honoree is Senior Police Officer Amir Abdud-Khaliq of the Austin Police Department, who was killed last year while leading a funeral procession after being struck by a car.

“The Run with the Heroes run/walk offers our community and first responders with a unique opportunity to lace up our running and walking shoes in memory of fallen heroes while supporting Central Texas Special Olympians," said Austin Police Department Interim Police Chief Brian Manley. "These exceptional athletes are an inspiration to all who wear a uniform for the dedication, grit and heart they show both in competition and in the way they live their lives each day.”

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Runners and walkers of all levels are invited to participate. Sign-up is available online through race day by clicking here. Early bird registration fee is $25 through Oct. 21. Following that date, the fee will increase to $30 from Oct. 22 through Nov. 17, to $35 on Nov. 18 and Nov. 19.

Proceeds from the race will benefit Special Olympics Texas. Run with the Heroes is hosted by the Austin Police Department.

>>> Top image via Shutterstock, photo of Amir Abdud-Khaliq courtesy of the Austin Police Department