On July 7, 2016, five police officers were killed and eight police officers were injured in the line of duty in an ambush on the Dallas Police Department, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police, and El Centro College Police. Run For The Blue was founded in response to this attack to support fallen and injured officers and their families.

In observance of the anniversary of the ambush, Run For The Blue Dallas will be held on July 31, 2021. In addition to a 5K and 1 Mile run / walk, ceremonies honoring fallen and injured officers will be held. 

Walkers and runners are welcome. The course will remain open for one hour.

Race entry is free. You will have the opportunity to make a donation during registration. Proceeds will go to the families of slain and injured police officers.

You will also have the option to add chip timing for an additional fee and to purchase merchandise. 

Funds donated to Run For The Blue events are collected and distributed by the Blue Guardian Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. 

Donations of services and products to the events are welcomed so that contributions to the affected officers and families can be maximized. Please contact us to learn how individuals and organizations can help.

We encourage cities around the country to create their own Run For The Blue event to support local fallen and injured officers. Please contact us  for details.

Hydrate

It will be hot on event day. Drink water, take in electrolytes, and take it easy on your run or walk. Ask for help if you feel dizzy or sick.

Wear Blue!

Show your support for our law enforcement officers by wearing blue!

Event Date and Time

July 31, 2021
Registration and Event Day Packet Pickup Opens: 7:30 AM
Opening Ceremonies: 8:30 AM
5K and 1 Mile Run / Walk Start: 9:00 AM
Post Run / Walk Ceremonies: 10:00 AM

Event Location

Dallas City Hall Plaza

Packet Pickup

Packet pickup details will be shared soon.

Parking

Parking details will be shared soon.

Shirts

Shirts and other merchandise are available for purchase during registration. There will not be a shirt exchange.

Course

The 5K and 1 Mile will start and finish at Dallas City Hall Plaza in Downtown Dallas. Both will be in the sun with little shade. Drink water, take in electrolytes, and take it easy on your run or walk. Ask for help if you feel dizzy or sick.

Awards

There will not be an awards ceremony so that we can focus on the fallen and wounded officers and their families. Results will be posted online after the event.

HYDRATE!!

Don't forget to hydrate.