Hundreds of runners take part in 16th Annual Footrace for the Fallen in Manchester
More than 400 runners laced up their shoes for the 16th Annual Footrace for the Fallen Road Race Sunday morning.
The race honors the memory and sacrifice of fallen police officers.
It kicked off at the Manchester Police Department on Valley Street and was followed by an after-race party.
Many of the runners are active military and officers who said that this race is the least they can do to show their support for the families.
“As a law enforcement officer, it’s important to remember the families that lost officers in the line of duty, for families and this is something so small that we can do to remember them,” said runner Andrew Kuc, who is also a member of the U.S. Army.
Proceeds from the race benefit the Manchester Police Athletic League, which provides after school and summer activities to area youth.