Believe 208: Run for the Brave and Finest
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| Date | September 2026 |
| Location | East Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | 5K (3.1 miles) |
| Established | 2013 |
Believe 208: Run for the Brave and Finest is an annual 5-kilometer road race conducted in East Hartford, Connecticut, United States.[1] The event remembers those who died by suicide.[2] The primary objective of the race is to raise awareness and obtain funding for mental health initiatives geared towards first responders, specifically through the Project B.L.U.E. 208 program organized by the Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement (CABLE).[3]
The race was established by Trish Buchanan in 2013 to honor Officer Paul Buchanan of the East Hartford Police Department. His death inspired a movement to confront the stigma surrounding mental health in law enforcement, symbolized by his badge number, 208.[4]
The race aims to support Believe 208, an initiative developed in collaboration with the Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement (CABLE). Believe 208's primary objective is to enhance awareness regarding the challenges encountered by first responders, educate law enforcement personnel and their families, and provide essential resources that promote mental well-being. The proceeds generated from the race are allocated to training, outreach, and support services for first responders and their families.[5]
