The Sheriff's department was putting a team together for this year's CrimeStoppers Light the Night 5K in Balboa Park.
We all received these cool race shirts and everyone had to register as Cops, Robbers or Jaywalkers.
Robbers took off with a 3 minute headstart and then Cops were released to try to catch the Robbers. If the Cops crossed the finish line with a Robber in handcuffs, they both got "Loot Bags".
Before the race started, we walked around the Expo, visited a lot of law enforcement venues and even saw my boss working the Securitas booth!
Participants were also encouraged to dress up and this guy was my favorite. He ran all 3 miles carrying a donut box and a donut-filled baton...classic!
The girls ran most of the race through Balboa Park and the adults ran bits and pieces.
We all met up at the finish line to eat a delicious taco dinner and ice cream bar. The girls braved the haunted prisoner bus and picked up a few last minute freebies. I think we will make this an annual tradition!
