FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLIC RELEASE:
AUSTIN, Texas (October 24, 2022) – The Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force is hosting its annual Red Ribbon 5K Run / Walk in support of Red Ribbon Week at Camp Mabry Running Track Main Pavilion, 2200 W. 35th St., Austin on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, at 8 am.
The Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force keeps Texas communities healthy and drug-free through support, education, and community. Join us for a day of remembrance of Kiki Camarena, and to increase drug prevention awareness to strengthen our communities, building a stronger and healthier drug-free Texas.
This event is free to the public. Registration can be done online or in person on the day of the event. A photo I.D. for all adults is required for entry onto Camp Mabry. In addition, Camp Mabry regulations require motorcycle riders to wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt, and a motorcycle helmet.
Members of the media wishing to attend the event must contact the Texas Military Department’s State Public Affairs Office at media@military.texas.gov or 512-782-5620 by Thursday at 1 p.m.
The mission of the Texas Military Department (TMD) is to provide the Governor and the President with ready and trained forces in support of the citizens of Texas and State and Federal civil/military authorities at home and abroad. The Texas Military Department is commanded by the Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Office of State Administration (formerly the Office of the Executive Director), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG). For more information about the Texas Military Department visit our Website at https://tmd.texas.gov.