Knoxville to Host Law Enforcement Run

Knoxville kicks off Law Enforcement Week with the 6th annual Knoxville Law Enforcement Memorial Run 5k on . The LEMR is a family friendly event for runners and walkers of all levels. Last year well over 500 racers laced up their running shoes in support of this cause. This event is the only race in Knoxville, TN that raises awareness of Police Week (May 12-18, 2013). This race honors all Law Enforcement Officers in the Knoxville - Knox County area and surrounding counties who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and those working on the frontline every day. The race is open to everyone, not just those working in law enforcement. We challenge everyone in our community to participate and show their support for our local heroes.

 The race will be professionally chip timed by Total Race Solutions and is a member race of the Run and See Tennessee Grand Prix Series. Runners earn points for participating in the series and placing in the top 10 of their age group for each race. More information on the Series can be found at www.tngrandprix.com

The proceeds of the LEMR will benefit the establishment of a local law enforcement memorial site in Knoxville

More information and online registration links can be found at the site, http://www.knoxlemr.com/

Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. - Awards at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Start and finish line will be on Neyland drive adjacent to Volunteer Landing.

Awards will be given in both regular runner, and law enforcement, categories. The 2013 LEMR will be held over the same PR friendly 5k course as previous years. The race is an out and back on Neyland Drive and starts at Volunteer Landing next to Calhouns restaurant. There will be one aid station along the course staffed by friendly volunteers.

Registration fees are $25.00 for adults and $20 for children. Registration includes commemorative race T-shirt. (Day of Race registrants t-shirts are available only as supply lasts – no guarantee of availability)

For the most updated information, visit the site, http://www.knoxlemr.com/