McALLEN — With Chewbacca, Droopy McCool, Count Dooku, and a hybrid of a stormtrooper and a bounty hunter looking on in silent and menacing judgment, runners of all ages gathered here at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday to go on a run under the morning sun and with the power of the police force behind them.
Partisipant Andres Kaufman catches his breath after crossing the finish line during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Star Wars characters pose for photos during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Star Wars characters watches runners during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Cyclists cross the finish line during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Children participate in the kids run during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Star Wars characters greet participants during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees pose with Star Wars characters during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])McAllen police officer Gaston Balli give out school supplies during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Partisipants in the kids run catch their breath after finishing during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Valentin Barrera, 8, looks inside a bag that was given out duing “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Star Wars characters attend during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Children participate in the kids run during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Allison Gallegos, 6, carries away sack of school supplies that were given out during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Chewbacca poses for a photo with participants during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Diana Rodriguez cheers on runners at the finish line during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Oswaldo Campos receives a medal after crossing the finish line during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])A participant rests after crossing the finish line during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Partisipants run at the start of the 5K run during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])“Baby Yoda” adorns the top of a cycling helmet during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Logan Lorenzi, 7, dressed as Darth Vader collects his medal after finishing the kids run during “May the Police Force Be With You” run and cycling event at the McAllen Convention Center on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
