The now-teenager who became known for honoring fallen first responders by running a mile in their memory will hang up his sneakers at the end of the year.
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Zechariah Cartledge began running the laps in 2019 and founded a nonprofit he runs with his father, Running 4 Heroes, Inc.
The Winter Springs teen has since traveled the country and run more than 1,500 miles while holding a flag in the first responders’ honor.
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Cartledge’s retirement will take place on Dec. 30 in Sanford.
“If you are a survivor or an agency who has had a hero honored by Zechariah, we invite you to join us… as Zechariah gives your hero one final farewell before retiring as a Youth Runner,” the organization posted on Facebook.
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The page clarified the nonprofit would continue to operate with the teen’s involvement.