Believe 208: Run for the Brave and Finest

Believe 208: Run for the Brave and Finest
DateSunday, September 28, 2025
LocationEast Hartford, Connecticut, United States United States
Event typeRoad
Distance5K (3.1 miles)
Established2013

Believe 208: Run for the Brave and Finest is an annual 5-kilometer road race conducted in East Hartford, Connecticut.[1] The event remembers those who passed away 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]

Purpose and mission

The race was established by Trish Buchanan in 2013 to honor Officer Paul Buchanan of the East Hartford Police Department. His passing 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 will be allocated to training, outreach, and support services for first responders and their families.[5]

Medallist

Men's individual

Year Gold Silver Bronze
2014[6]  Jared Buchanan (USA) 0:19:28.0  Chris Yarsawich (USA) 0:19:30.0  Jason Earl (USA) 0:19:59.0
2015[7]  Jared Buchanan (USA) 0:18:55.4  Josh Pasay (USA) 0:19:05.5  Andrew Herzog (USA) 0:19:44.8
2016[8]  Jared Buchanan (USA) 0:18:18.7  Andrew Herzog (USA) 0:18:41.5  Michael Alquist (USA) 0:18:58.7
2017[9]  Matt Woodward (USA) 0:19:07.4  Jared Buchanan (USA) 0:19:07.9  Michael Alquist (USA) 0:19:34.2
2018[10]  Jeremiah Cislak (USA) 0:17:25.9  Jared Buchanan (USA) 0:18:24.0  Andrew Herzog (USA) 0:18:31.7
2019[11]  Weston Labrecque (USA) 0:17:30.1  Jared Burchell (USA) 0:17:34.0  Calvin Reynoso (USA) 0:17:58.8
2021[12]  Jared Buchanan (USA) 0:18:35.0  Matthew Woodward (USA) 0:18:50.0  Quinn Handler (USA) 0:19:04.0

Women's individual

Year Gold Silver Bronze
2014[6]  Sarah Simmons (USA) 0:21:34.0  Dianna Hyland (USA) 0:22:55.0  Emily Miele (USA) 0:23:24.0
2015[7]  Christina Williams (USA) 0:21:53.2  Kathleen Ferrucci (USA) 0:23:12.3  Tammy Hanson (USA) 0:23:35.2
2016[8]  Christina Williams (USA) 0:21:46.6  Rebecca Wise (USA) 0:22:26.3  Grace Strauch (USA) 0:22:48.6
2017[9]  Pam Moore (USA) 0:20:31.6  Candace Walsh (USA) 0:22:16.5  Samantha Moberger (USA) 0:22:34.9
2018[10]  Christina Williams (USA) 0:21:15.8  Michelle Hill (USA) 0:22:21.2  Bridget Kearney (USA) 0:22:41.3
2019[11]  Kristina Miner (USA) 0:19:50.0  Ashley O�Connell (USA) 0:22:51.9  Olivia Zulick (USA) 0:23:05.0
2021[12]  Grace Mitchell (USA) 0:20:45.0  Sarah Stoddard (USA) 0:21:36.0  Rachel Hartley (USA) 0:22:25.0

References

  1. ^ "Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement Inc". WVIT. 30 September 2018. Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  2. ^ "Believe 208 Run Held In Memory Of Officer Paul Buchanan". Hartford Courant. 12 December 2018. Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  3. ^ "Believe 208: Run for the Brave and Finest, 10th Annual Race". Connecticut Alliance to Benefit Law Enforcement Inc. 30 July 2025. Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  4. ^ "Believe 208 5K Honors First Responders Lost to Suicide". WVIT. 30 September 2018. Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  5. ^ "Believe 208: Run for the Brave and Finest 5K". easthartfordct.gov. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 30 July 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Believe 208 - Run for the Brave & Finest; Race Results, Sunday, Sep 28, 2014". itsyourrace.com. 28 September 2014. Archived from the original on 31 July 2025. Retrieved 31 July 2025.
  7. ^ a b "Believe 208 - Run for the Brave & Finest; Race Results, Sunday, Sep 20, 2015". itsyourrace.com. 20 September 2015. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Believe 208 - Run for the Brave & Finest; Race Results, Sunday, Oct 2, 2016". iresultslive.com. 2 October 2016. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Believe 208 - Run for the Brave & Finest; Race Results, Sunday, Sep 24, 2017". iresultslive.com. 24 September 2017. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Believe 208 - Run for the Brave & Finest; Race Results, Sunday Sep 30, 2018". iresultslive.com. 30 September 2018. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  11. ^ a b "Believe 208 - Run for the Brave & Finest; Race Results, Sunday, Sep 29, 2019". iresultslive.com. 29 September 2019. Archived from the original on 2 August 2025. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
  12. ^ a b "Believe 208 - Run for the Brave & Finest; Race Results, Sunday, Sep 26, 2021". onlineraceresults.com. 26 September 2021. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.

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