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Fresno Support Blue Run returns Saturday with in-person and virtual options.
Summary
The Support Blue Run takes place Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Woodward Park in Fresno with 10K, 5K, 2-mile and virtual options to benefit the Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy; registration remains open through Saturday night.
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The Support Blue Run returns Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, to Woodward Park in Fresno. The event offers 10K and 5K runs, a 2-mile walk, and a virtual option. It raises funds for the Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy. Organizers say proceeds support chaplains who provide spiritual and emotional assistance during hospital visits, death notifications, and critical incidents.
Event details:
- Date and location: Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at Woodward Park in Fresno.
- Race options and start times: 10K begins at 9:00 a.m. PST, 5K at 9:05 a.m., and the 2-mile walk at 9:10 a.m.
- Registration and fees: Standard registration is $67 (includes a $7 fee); a discounted rate of $40.13 is available for ages 0–9 for the 5K or 2-mile walk; registration closes Saturday at 11:59 p.m. PST.
- Expo and packet pickup: Friday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Peoples Church, 7172 N. Cedar Ave.; participants must bring the QR code (digital or printed) to pick up packets, and registrants may pick up for others if they have the full name and QR code.
- Event features: Participants receive finisher medals and can visit sponsor booths, vendor booths, family-friendly activities, and first responder displays; a giveaway for Disneyland park hopper tickets is available through donations.
- Purpose: Proceeds support Fresno Police and Fire Chaplaincy programs that assist first responders and community crisis services.
Summary:
The run is presented as both a fundraising event and an opportunity for positive engagement between the community and first responders. Registration remains open through Saturday night and the races start the morning of Feb. 28 with staggered start times for each distance.
