Jacksonville Police Department hosts 11th Annual Running with the Law Races

JACKSONVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — The Jacksonville Police Department is hosting its 11th Annual Running with the Law Races on August 3.

The event will take place at Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K or one mile “fun run.”

Registration is at https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Anywhere/RunningwiththeLaw5K . Runners can pick up their race packets at Jacksonville Commons Recreation Center beginning Friday, August 2nd from 4:00-7:00 PM. Race day check-in and registration will take place from 6:30 AM to 7:00 AM at the Recreation Center.

Law enforcement officers from a variety of agencies will participate and all proceeds from the race will benefit the North Carolina Special Olympics which has a longtime relationship with Jacksonville Police and law enforcement.

Jacksonville Police ask that motorists in the area proceed with caution. Drivers in the area may experience minor traffic delays along Commons Drive. Residents who live along the route are encouraged to cheer on runners.

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