2025 BELIEVE 208 Run for the Brave & Finest

Join us for the 11th Annual 2025 Believe 208 5K Run for the Brave and Finest, Sunday, September 28, 2025.

The 2025 Believe 208 5K Run for the Brave and Finest, in Memory of East Hartford Police Officer Paul Buchanan, supports wellness initiatives for first responders through the Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement (CABLE). The Believe 208 mission is to increase awareness of the unique challenges facing first responders and to be a trusted, influential source for first responders, their families, agencies and community stakeholders. Proceeds from the race help to fund education and training efforts and provide resources to first responders and families in need.

The course is along beautiful (and flat!) "Old Main Street" in East Hartford and South Windsor. View course information .

Please visit for more information!

Donations may be made via Eventbrite or mailed to: Katy Kleis, 2 Redbud Lane, Glastonbury, CT 06033. (Please make checks payable to CABLE INC. Believe 208)

$10.00 Kids Fun Run

$15.00 Kids Under Age 14 5K Registration (before 9/1)

$25.00 Early Bird Registration (before 8/1)

$30.00 Pre-Registration (8/2-9/20)

$20.00 Kids Under Age 14 5K Registration (9/2-9/25)

$35.00 Race Week Registration (9/21-9/25)

***Online Registration closes Thursday, 9/25/25 at 11:59 PM***

$10.00 Kids Fun Run

$25.00 Kids Under Age 14 5K Registration (9/28)

$40.00 In-person registration on race day (9/28)

Pre-registration by 9/20 guarantees race t-shirt. T-shirts will be given to race day registrants as supplies last.

Overall Top 3 Males/Top 3 Females

Top 3 Male/Female

• Under 20
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• Over 70
• Top 3 Male/Top 3 Female First Responders
• Top 3 First Responder Teams (average of top three finishers per team)

We encourage first responders to sign up as individuals (check the appropriate category) and as teams by agency to be eligible for team prizes.

Note: No double dipping in award categories

Info: Awards ceremony immediately following conclusion of the race

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