AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will hold its legacy run for Recruit Class C-2024 on Friday, March 14, 2025. The four-mile run will take off early Friday morning from DPS headquarters and end at the Texas State Capitol.
DPS first implemented the run – which was originally an eight-mile route – in 2008 as a way to mark the completion of the 30-week DPS Training Academy. DPS Recruits are accompanied by their instructors, members of DPS leadership and oftentimes DPS retirees.
Media is invited to attend the legacy run on Friday, March 14, at both the start and finish. Interviews with select DPS Recruits and DPS leadership will be available at the finish only.
START:
WHAT: DPS Legacy Run (Start)
B-roll opportunity only
WHEN: Friday, March 14, from 3:30 – 4:00 AM
Media arrival begins at 3:30 AM
WHERE: Physical Training Field (near track)
DPS Headquarters
5805 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78752
FINISH:
WHAT: DPS Legacy Run (Finish)
B-roll and interviews available
WHEN: Friday, March 14, from 4:45 – 6:00 AM
Media arrival begins at 4:30 AM
WHERE: Texas State Capitol – North Steps
201 E 14th St
Austin, TX 78701
Please RSVP to media@dps.texas.gov by noon on Thursday, March 13, and specify if you’ll be attending the start, finish or both.
