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Every sacrifice remembered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen others need help, first responders answer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirefighters run toward danger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolice officers protect our communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEMTs and paramedics provide lifesaving care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e911 dispatchers become the calm voice on the other end of the phone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd countless men and women dedicate their lives to helping others when they need it most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Responders Virtual Race\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a meaningful way to say:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThank you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dedicate your miles to a first responder who has made a difference in your life—or to all of the heroes who serve our communities every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete your challenge anywhere, at your own pace, anytime during 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational First Responders Day is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober 28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an especially meaningful day to complete your miles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 Mile • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) • Marathon (26.2 Miles)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚒 Honor America's first responders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏅 Collectible First Responders finisher medal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎽 Coordinating race bib included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏃 Run, walk, jog, or hike\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 Complete your race anywhere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📅 Complete anytime during \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸 Especially meaningful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNational First Responders Day — October 28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ At least \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e15% donated to the Gary Sinise Foundation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌎 Join a community that has helped raise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emore than $1 million for charities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour race. Your pace. Their honor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHO WILL YOU HONOR WITH YOUR MILES?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaybe it's the firefighter who serves your hometown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA police officer who helped your family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn EMT or paramedic who was there during a frightening moment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 911 dispatcher whose voice brought calm to chaos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA family member who puts on a uniform every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr perhaps you're a first responder yourself and want to complete this challenge alongside the people you serve with.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicate your miles to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚒 Firefighters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚓 Police officers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚑 EMTs and paramedics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 911 dispatchers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e❤️ Other emergency personnel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🇺🇸 A first responder who has made a difference in your life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWrite their name on your bib.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarry their photo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete the race together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr simply keep them in your thoughts while you move.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery mile can be a thank-you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA FINISHER MEDAL WITH MEANING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour registration includes a collectible \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Responders finisher medal and race bib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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