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2026 Police Pace

5K, 10K, & 1 Miler

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Centennial Park – Ellicott City, MD | 9:00 AM

Registration Opens Friday, April 3, 2026

A fundraiser hosted by
the Howard County Police Foundation and Howard County Police Department,
in partnership with Rival Race Series

Group of runners celebrating at Howard County Police Foundation event.
Participants gather at the start line for a police foundation race event.
Group of runners participating in a community race event.
Runners participating in a community race event under a Howard County Police Foundation arch.
Coach guiding young kids in an outdoor sports activity.
Man carrying a flag during an outdoor event with spectators in the background.
Runners participate in an outdoor race on a sunny day.
A group of young cadets marching outdoors, one carrying a flag.
Group of people marching outdoors, one holding a flag.
A group of people jogging outdoors on a sunny day.
Group of runners participating in a race, including a child in a jogging stroller.
A large group of people jogging together in a park on a sunny day.
Smiling runner flashing a peace sign during a race event.
A photographer captures a man posing at an outdoor event with police presence.
Spectators watch an outdoor event near a physical therapy banner on a sunny day.
Woman in a race bib smiling and interacting outdoors.
Children and adults enjoying a fun outdoor race event in sunny weather.
Children joyfully crossing the finish line in a race.
Community event with police foundation tent and attendees outdoors.
Woman speaking at Howard County Police Foundation event outdoors.
Group photo of people in matching blue shirts outdoors on a sunny day.
Group of uniformed officers and civilians posing outdoors on a sunny day.
A group of athletes and a woman posing outdoors at a sports event.
Group photo of runners and supporters at an outdoor event.
Group photo of people outdoors with matching black shirts and medals.
Group of men posing with medals and trophies at a sports event.
Group of young athletes receiving a trophy from an official at an outdoor event.
Group of smiling young adults wearing matching gray shirts and event badges.
Three people posing happily outdoors at a sports event.
Four women standing outdoors, smiling at the camera.
A police officer with two smiling marathon runners posing for a photo.
Three women in race shirts posing with medals outdoors.
Group photo of Howard County Chinese School members holding a banner outdoors.
A group of five people posing after a race event with medals and a certificate.
Group of eight people posing outdoors with medals at an event backdrop.
Three men in black shirts stand behind a table with displays outdoors.
A man explains camera equipment to two people outdoors.
Three people posing outdoors, one holding a trophy.
A woman shows kids how to make jewelry at a craft table outdoors.
Two men posing casually near a military vehicle outdoors.
Group of five people smiling outdoors with race bibs and casual clothes.
Police officers talking to a woman outdoors during the day.
Woman wearing sunglasses smiling and interacting outdoors with a dog and another person.
Close-up of police badges with the New York Police Department emblem.
Outdoor gathering with a crowd around a blue tent in a park.
2025 Police Pace 5K-10K race event logo with sponsors.

Join us for the 35th annual Howard County Police Pace,

a community event that showcases the many programs

of the Howard County Police Department,

and provides essential funding for the Police Foundation

2026 Sponsor Opportunities

We invite you to join us as a sponsor of the Police Foundation's signature event!

Your business or organization will receive widespread recognition through the joint marketing and social media efforts

we share with our partner Rival Race Series, Howard County's premier race management company.

Download Sponsor Information
Sponsor by PayPal
Group posing outdoors under a police department tent with a banner.

Hosted by the Howard County Police Foundation

Join fellow runners of all ages at the 2024 Police Pace, one of Howard County's most popular running traditions!

Rival Race Series logo with motivational tagline.

Partnering with RIVAL Race Series
(formerly Rip It Events)

Howard County's premier race management company!

Police officer at an outdoor recruitment booth.

Supporting Howard County Police Department

Funds raised support HCPD needs that cannot be met through the county budget, including: Scholarships for officers, equipment, youth programs, health and wellness initiatives, and community outreach programs.

A family poses for a photo at a community event outdoors.

Family Friendly Event

Showcases the many community individuals and business showing their support of the Howard County Police Department.

For More Information

Contact Police Pace Co-chairs

Thanks to all who participated in the Police Pace

2025 - 2022

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2024 Race Results
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