Every day, law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for our safety and protection. On Sunday, October 19, 2008, all of us have a chance to salute their service and sacrifice by participating in the "Race to Remember"--the first National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial 5K.

Organized by the DC Metropolitan Police Department, the race begins at 8:30 a.m., at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in downtown Washington, DC (Judiciary Square). The event benefits the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, a DC-based not-for-profit that honors U.S. law enforcement, in particular officers who have died in the line of duty.

The 5K course spans the streets of our Nation's Capital, taking runners past some of our country's most recognizable and cherished landmarks, including the U.S. Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress, National Mall, and various Smithsonian institutions. Transponder timing operated by Capital Running Company will be used to score the 5K race. A variety of prizes, including unique law enforcement-related merchandise will be awarded and there will be refreshments and giveaways.

The Memorial Fund maintains the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, which contains the names of 18,274 officers who have died in the line of duty throughout U.S. history. All proceeds from the "Race To Remember" benefit the Memorial Fund's latest project--creation of the first-ever National Law Enforcement Museum in Washington, DC.

For more information about the race, and to register online, please visit www.nleomf.org/RaceToRemember. Or contact Marcello Muzzatti, Race Director.