Runners Completed 20th Footrace for the Fallen
Participants gathered in Manchester for an annual 5K race supporting local youth programs.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Running
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Runners finished the 20th annual Footrace for the Fallen in Manchester this weekend. The 5K event was held to benefit the Manchester Police Athletic League.
Why it matters
The race honors law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Proceeds from the event provide ongoing financial support to the Manchester Police Athletic League.
The event marked the 20th annual running of the 5K course. Organizers held the race to commemorate fallen officers, including those killed 50 years ago in 1976 and 20 years ago in 2006.
The players
Manchester Police Athletic League
This local organization provides athletic and educational programs for youth in the Manchester area.
Ralph Miller
He was a police officer who was killed in the line of duty in October 1976.
Michael Briggs
He was a law enforcement officer who died in 2006.
The details
Participants navigated the 5K course to show support for the Manchester Police Athletic League. The gathering served as a public tribute to officers who lost their lives while serving the community.
Timeline
October 1976: Officer Ralph Miller was killed in the line of duty.
2006: Officer Michael Briggs died.
September 26-27, 2026: The 20th annual Footrace for the Fallen was held.
Season Trajectory
This race follows a pattern set by the 20th annual Footrace for the Fallen, as it provides a recurring platform for community remembrance and charitable support. The event strengthens the seasonal calendar of memorial races held across the region.
Supporters of the Manchester Police Athletic League provided direct funding through their registration fees for the 5K. The event maintained its long-standing status as a major local charitable race.
The takeaway
Community memorial races provide a vital link between public safety remembrance and youth enrichment programs. Readers can contribute to similar local causes by participating in organized 5K events throughout the year.
Further reading
Find more local athletic events and community race results in Running.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WMUR9.
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