5th Annual Web S.W.A.T. 5K Run Charity Run To Benefit Concerns Of Police Survivors

Sunday May 15th, is the 5th Annual WEB S.W.A.T. 5K Run and 1 mile family Walk/Run. This race is being coordinated by members of the Westshore Enforcement Bureau S.W.A.T. Team, on behalf of the Ohio chapter of the national organization Concerns of Police Survivors or C.O.P.S.

Ohio C.O.P.S. assists the surviving families of officer’s killed in the line of duty with peer support to help rebuild their shattered lives. Ohio C.O.P.S. holds an annual picnic, Blue Light Memorial Dinner, and assists surviving families during National Police Week. Further, Ohio C.O.P.S. also provides travel assistance to the National COPS hands on programs such as C.O.P.S. Kids Camp, Outward Bound Adventure, and the various retreats.

The 5K race will take place at the Westlake Holiday Inn located at the Crocker Road exit on I-90. This year’s run welcomes the return of the 1 mile Fun Walk/Run for kids and families. Runners are directed out on the smooth course by a motorcade of police motorcycles. Police and S.W.A.T. vehicles will be on display in the parking lot after the race for all to enjoy.

All are invited to come out for a nice Sunday morning run, or walk, to help with this special charity. Last year's run raised $17,500 for Ohio C.O.P.S. This year, race organizers hope to have 500 plus participants with the goal to raise more than last year.

This run is open to the public and will have awards for the top three male and female finishers of each age group. A separate Law Enforcement category will have an award for the top Law Officer Finisher, which will be both age and gender indifferent.

The race will be at 9:15 AM with registration opening at 7:30 AM. The 1 mile Fun Walk/Run will be held at 8:50 AM. Race day registration will be in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn.  Pre-register today, to ensure proper T-shirt size. Pre-registration is available by contacting Hermes Sports and Events at (216) 623-9933 or by visiting the Hermes website at www.hermescleveland.com.

The law enforcement officers of the Westshore cities of Bay Village, Fairview Park, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Rocky River and Westlake have great respect for the cities that they protect, and hope that you will join us for this charity run.