Thousands pack Assiniboine Park for annual police half marathon

WINNIPEG — More than 2000 runners laced up for the 13th annual Winnipeg Police Service half marathon Sunday morning.

In support of brain cancer research, runners had the choice to run a half marathon, 5 kilometre race, or a two person relay.

All money raised from the event will be going to the Canadian Cancer Society. Brain Canada will also be matching the donations dollar-for-dollar in support of the Canadian Brain Cancer Research Fund.

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Parts of Wellington Crescent were closed throughout the morning, but have since opened.

In total organizers said they anticipate the event to raise more than $200,000.