From reports

The 16th Annual Veterans Marathon and Heroes 5k is excited to announce the Heroes group for 2024 is the Columbia City 911 communications team.

“Our unsung heroes that answer the call in any type of emergency,” organizers said of choosing the City of Columbia City’s dispatch team to recognize this year.

The Veterans Marathon group has raised over $10,500 for local Heroes over the past 4 years.

“We hope you can join us for the Memorial Day Mile or the Veterans Marathon and Heroes 5k this year to help support our local 911 communicators,” they added.

For more information, visit https://www.runveteransmarathon.com