September 8, 2019
The Annual Howard County Police Pace 5K race & 1-mile fun walk & run is sponsored by the Howard County Police Foundation to benefit the Howard County Police Department.
Both the 5K race & 1-mile fun walk & run follow a course through beautiful Centennial Park located off Route 108 in Ellicott City, Maryland.
5K Race
The 5K will head out to Rt. 108 and follow Rt. 108 east to Woodland Road. Participants then re-enter the park on Woodland Road and follow the paved footpath around the lake counter-clockwise, finishing at the band shell.
Fun Run
The 1-mile fun walk & run starts five minutes after the 5K on the roadway near the park concession area and proceeds toward the boat launching area where it follows the roadway to the left toward the upper pavilion area. The course continues to the paved pathways where it turns left back toward the park concession area, crossing the boat launching area, and follows the paved footpath to the finish line near the band shell.
Awards ceremony with over 50 performance awards. Great food for all registered participants courtesy of our official hospitality host. In addition to performance awards, EVERY registered participant has the opportunity to win fantastic door prizes! Our grand raffle prize this year is two round trip (or four one way) flight passes from Southwest Airlines. Children’s activities include free face painting, balloons, and more! Displays of Howard County Police equipment may include the helicopter, police cars, police motorcycles, K-9, tactical vehicles, and more.
Packet pickup will be held at Feet First, located in the Village of Wilde Lake (map)
(5305 Village Center Drive, Suite 110, Columbia, MD 21044)
Friday, September 6 – 2 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, September 7 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At the race under the white tent:
Sunday, September 8 – 7:30 to 8:15 a.m.
From the Baltimore area:
Take the Baltimore Beltway (695) to Rt. 70 West
Route 70 West to Rt. 29 South
Take Route 29 South approximately 4 miles to Route 108 west (towards Clarksville)
Take Route 108 west approximately 3/4 mile to the main entrance of Centennial Park
Make a right into the main entrance of Centennial Park
From the Washington area:
Take the Washington Beltway (495) to Route 29 north
Follow Route 29 north to the Columbia area to route 108 west (towards Clarksville)
Take Route 108 west approximately 3/4 mile to the main entrance of Centennial Park
Make a right into the main entrance of Centennial Park
5K Overall
Top 1 Overall Male/Female
5K Age groups
Top 2 in 1-9 Male/Female
Top 2 in 10-14 Male/Female
Top 2 in 15-19 Male/Female
Top 2 in 20-29 Male/Female
Top 2 in 30-39 Male/Female
Top 2 in 40-49 Male/Female
Top 2 in 50-59 Male/Female
Top 2 in 60-69 Male/Female
Top 2 in 70+ Male/Female
5K Special Categories
Top 1 Faculty/Coach Male/Female
Top 1 Top Cop – Male/Female
Top 1 Firefighter/EMS – Male/Female
Top 1 HCPD – Male/Female
Top 1 Recruit – Male/Female
Top 1 Strider – Male/Female
Top 1 HCPD Civilian – Male/Female
Top 1 HCPD Dispatcher – Male/Female
Chief’s Cup for the Top Police Academy 5 Person Team
1 Mile Fun Walk / Run
Top 1 Overall Male/Female
