2025 BELIEVE 208 Run for the Brave & Finest
11th Annual 5K road race in Memory of East Hartford Officer Paul Buchanan
Date and time
Location
Knights of Columbus (parking, registration & start/finish)
1831 Main Street East Hartford, CT 06108Refund Policy
Agenda
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
On-site registration and Participant Check-In
8:00 AM - 8:20 AM
Kids Fun Run - 8:00 AM
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM
Pre-Race Ceremony
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
5K Race - 8:30 AM
About this event
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 here.
Please visit www.cablect.com/believe-208-run for more information!
Donations may be made via Eventbrite or mailed to: CABLE, Inc. Believe 208, PO Box 1051 Glastonbury, CT 06033. (Please make checks payable to CABLE INC. Believe 208)
COST
PRE-REGISTRATION
$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***
RACE DAY REGISTRATION (9/28/25)
$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.
AWARDS
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
Frequently asked questions
Yes! https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=CT18037JHP Or search "Believe 208" via the following link: https://www.certifiedroadraces.com/search/. Read more about the course: www.cablect.com/believe208course
No, there will not be bib pickup before race day this year. In-person registration and bib pickup on race day begins at 7:00 AM.
The Kids Fun Run is a 1/2 mile event for ages 2-12. Parents are welcome to run with their children. The 5K will not begin until the last child has finished the Kids Fun Run race, so parents may run both the Kids Race with their child and the 5K. Children under 12 are allowed to run the 5K race. - th
Parking will be available at the Knights of Columbus,1831 Main Street, East Hartford CT. If necessary, you will be directed to overflow lots where transportation to the registration area/start line will be provided.
Absolutely! This is a family event - the more the merrier! We ask that participants make best judgments about their canine friends, keeping in mind other dogs and a crowded social setting with loud noise. Strollers and walkers are welcome and are encouraged to start behind the runners on the course.
You may transfer your registration until one week before the event (9/21). To transfer your registration, please email believe208run@gmail.com
No, simply provide your name at the pre-registered check in table.
All registrations are non-refundable. The race will be held rain or shine.
Sure! You can download and print a registration form (mailing instructions provided on form). Postmarked dates will be used for registration cut off dates.
Absolutely! We like to keep track of our generous donations so we can properly thank you. Please help us by including the mail in registration form with relevant information. Please keep in mind that stand-alone donations do not include race registration or bib/merchandise.
The race director can be contacted at believe208run@gmail.com. Sponsorship questions can be directed to believe208sponsor@gmail.com.
Yes! Please email believe208run@gmail.com to coordinate specifics.