Registration for the 2023 Law Enforcement Torch Run is now open and can be accessed by clicking here.

Event details are as follows:

Date – Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Location – 14800 Carrs Mill Road, Woodbine, MD 21723 (Western Regional Park, Pavilion 5)

Time – Check-in and t-shirt pickup will run from 8:30am – 9:30am; the opening ceremony will commence at 9:00am; the 5K run will start at 10:00am; and the 1.5-mile fun walk/run will start at 10:15am.

T-shirts and hats cannot be purchased through the registration website; however, you will be asked to indicate if you have already purchased and received your merchandise or will pick them up at check-in.

Purchases and donations can be made in person via credit card during check-in or at one of the scheduled pop-ups. Alternatively, you can utilize the Venmo app and send a screenshot of the receipt as proof of purchase to hcpdtorchrun@howardcountymd.gov.

If using Venmo, please follow these instructions:

• Open the Venmo App   
• Go to Pay or Request   
• Type in “Special Olympics Maryland”   
• Enter the amount: e.g., $15 for hat or shirt or if you purchase two items, it would be $30 and so on   
• In the notes section please type in “Howard County Torch Run”

All questions can be directed to hcpdtorchrun@howardcountymd.gov should you need assistance. Thank you all for your support!!!

Howard County Police Department

Office of the Chief

Gregory J. Der

Chief of Police