Runners were racing Saturday in the 31st annual Light the Night Against Crime 5K to raise money towards cash rewards for people who submit tips to Crime Stoppers that lead to arrests.
The event was hosted by San Diego County Crime Stoppers and started at 6 p.m. Saturday in Liberty Station.
More than 1,500 people were expected at the race, which was started by San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman and San Diego County Undersheriff Mark Elvin.
"It's a lot of fun whenever you can combine something like this when you talk about community members coming out walking or running with law enforcement," Zimmerman told NBC 7. "We're just out here having a great time."
Crime Stoppers has helped solve more than 6,000 felony cases, including 137 homicides and 800 robberies. They have assisted in apprehending more than 3,900 felony suspects since its inception in 1984, the organization said.
