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'Run With the Heroes' this weekend
Race dedicated to memory of Officer Jaime Padron
Updated: Sunday, 16 Sep 2012, 10:02 AM CDT
Published : Thursday, 13 Sep 2012, 6:56 PM CDT
AUSTIN (KXAN) - This "Run With the Heroes" event set for Sunday is designed to bring communities together with first responders, to honor fallen heroes of emergency services and to show support for their families.
This year's race honors fallen Austin Police Department Officer Jaime Padron, who was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 6, 2012.
Each year, Austin police officers team with Special Olympics Texas and the Law Enforcement Torch Run.
"Run with the Heroes" is donating proceeds to the Special Olympics Texas' athletes and their goals.
The race happens at 8 a.m. at Southpark Meadows, 9600 Interstate Highway 35.
This year KXAN's Shannon Wolfson will be emceeing the event with Police Chief Art Acevedo.
Early registration ended Thursday at 3 p.m., but runners can still participate by showing up with a fee of $35 and pick up the packet on race day before the race begins.
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