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Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Signing Up Runners, Walkers For Run To Remember 5K

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is signing up runners and walkers for the 'Run To Remember' 5K, May 3, at Gold Star Memorial Park.

The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is signing up runners and walkers for the 'Run To Remember' 5K, May 3, at Gold Star Memorial Park.
The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is signing up runners and walkers for the 'Run To Remember' 5K, May 3, at Gold Star Memorial Park. (CPMF)

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is registering runners and walkers for the 21st Run To Remember 5K, Saturday, May 3. The race starts at 8 a.m. sharp at Gold Star Families Memorial & Park, Soldier Field, 1410 Special Olympics Drive, Chicago.

Come run or walk with CPMF in honor of the 606 fallen Chicago police officers and in support of their families. CPMF is dedicated to honoring the lives of fallen Chicago police officers. The Foundation provides support and financial assistance to the families of Chicago police officers who were killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. CPMF has completed and now maintains the nation’s finest police memorial in Gold Star Families Memorial and Park, located on the city’s spectacular lakefront.

Runners and walkers can register in advance online through April 29 at CPMF Run To Remember. Advance entry fee is $50, $60 on race day. The entry fee includes a goody bag, Dri-fit T-Shirt and a financial medal.

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There is also a free Junior Jog Dash held on the Stadium Green of Soldier Field near the registration tent at 9:30am for kids 12 and under. For more info, visit CPMF Run To Remember.

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