Back the Blue 5K
- Date Sat 5th October 2024
- Time 8:35AM EDT
- Location Pawnee, Oklahoma
- Price $17.61 - $38.96
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
After the race, stick around for the vibrant Dick Tracy Day festivities in downtown Pawnee! Enjoy a police parade at 10 AM featuring agencies from across NE Oklahoma, followed by refreshments at the Pawnee County Historical Society Museum. There will be a Police Department Open House with tasty finger foods and fun giveaways for kids, plus a Fall Festival on the Townsquare filled with vendors, a bounce house, farmers market, food trucks, and much more. Donβt miss out on this fun-filled day that honors the legacy of Dick Tracy, one of Americaβs first animated police officers, who has deep roots in Pawnee. Lace up your running shoes and come back the blue with us!
Organiser's Description
After the race enjoy the annual Dick Tracy Day events in downtown Pawnee. There will be a 10am police parade will agencies from across NE Oklahoma in downtown Pawnee followed by refreshments at the Pawnee County Historical Society Museum. There will be a Pawnee Police Department Open House from 11:00 to 1:00 with finger foods and police themed goodie bags for the kids. VIP area for law enforcement! There will be a Fall Festival happening on the Townsquare from 9:00-3:00 with vendors, bounce house, farmers market, food trucks and more! This is also Pawnee's City-Wide Yard Sale Day! Come back the blue with us on October 5th and celebrate an historical police character, Dick Tracy! Dick Tracy is one of Americas first animated police officers. Tracy was created by a cartoonist named Chester Gould, who later wrote the animated comic strip for various newspapers such as the Chicago Tribune. Chester Gould was born in Pawnee Oklahoma and spent the early part of his life here. His work is remembered through our historical museum and through a large mural on a historic downtown building. He is also the face on our Pawnee Police Department badge!
About the Event:
* Saturday, October 5th!
* 5K starts at 7:30am
* 1Mile Fun Run starts immediately after the 5K
* This will be a chipped time race with First Place timing [https://www.firstplacetiming.com].
Packet Pickup:
* Friday, October 4th, 8am to 8pm at the Pawnee Police Department
* Saturday, October 5th, 7am to race time
* Race packets include your shirt, bib, safety pins and swag bag
Awards:
* Medals will be given to top three, male and female OVERALL and AGE GROUP winners
* Race shirt with entry fee
* Same day registration does not guarantee shirts and swag bags, we will have limited amounts available!
Races
-
One Mile Run Run
Incl. $2.61 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th October 2024 (8:35AM EDT)
$17.61
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.96 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th October 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$38.96
CLOSED
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801 Pawnee Lake Rd, Pawnee, 74058, OK, United States
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