In partnership with the Howard County Police Foundation
to benefit the Howard County Police Department.
For sponsorship opportunities and dontations, click HERE.
Race Sponsored By
Through a modern approach to Physical Therapy and Sports Rehab, Rehab 2 Perform™ provides solutions to improve movement, increase physicality and help you perform in all areas of life. With an emphasis on education and physical competency, R2P serves competitive athletes, active adults and those looking to become more active, by focusing on movement, and not primarily pain.
THE RACE
Help the Howard County Police Foundation raise funds to support the department with special needs and programs not met through the annual budget process, including youth programs, special equipment and scholarships. A portion of all registration fees is donated to the Police Foundation.
This race is appropriate for all level runners.
Race registration includes a shirt and finisher medal.
Pets, baby joggers/strollers, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles are prohibited.
SPONSORSHIP
Interested in sponsoring the race or donating
to the Howard County Police Foundation? Click HERE.
RACE LOCATION
Centennial Park - South Entrance
10000 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
AGE REQUIREMENT
Runners must be at least 7 years old to participate in the 5K and 10 years old
to participate in the 10K. Runners of any age can participate in the 1 miler.
REGISTRATION
Registration fee for the 5K, 10K and 1 Miler includes a t-shirt and finisher medal.
Register by Aug 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.
5K
$35.00 - March 28 - 30, 2025
$45.00 - March 31 - June 13, 2025
$50.00 - June 14 - Aug 29, 2025
$55.00 - Aug 30 - September 11, 2025
$60.00 - Race Weekend September 13 - 14, 2025*
10K
$45.00 - March 28 - 30, 2025
$55.00 - March 31 - June 13, 2025
$60.00 - June 14 - Aug 29, 2025
$65.00 - Aug 30 - September 11, 2025
$70.00 - Race Weekend September 13 - 14, 2025*
1 Miler
$15.00 (pre-race and race weekend*)
*In-person at packet pick up, Sept 13 & 14, 2025.
Registration transfers are not permitted to other Rip It Events. Race organizers reserve the right to close registration due to capacity limits. Race organizers reserve the right to delay or cancel event due to extreme weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Pets, baby joggers/strollers, in-line skates, bicycles, and any other non-official wheeled vehicles are prohibited.
RACE SWAG
Registration fee includes soft cotton t-shirt and finisher medal.
RACE INFORMATION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SEPTEMBER 13
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Packet Pick Up at Race Venue
SEPTEMBER 14 (RACE DAY)
7:30 AM - Packet Pick Up opens
9:00 AM - The 5K, 10K & 1 Miler distance will start at the same time
(click HERE to see start line locations)
10:15 AM - 5K awards ceremony
10:30 AM - 10K awards ceremony
(There are no awards for the 1 Miler)
PACKET PICK UP
Registered participants are required to pick up their packet before the start of the race. You packet includes your race bib and timing chip. If you're unable to attend packet pick-up, someone may pick up your packet on your behalf. All runners must pick up their race packet at ONE of the following dates/time.
Saturday, September 13
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at race venue
Sunday, Sept 14
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM at race venue
RACE CATEGORY CHANGES
Prior to race weekend:
If you decide to switch from the 10K to the 5K (or vice versa), please let us know by email prior to race day. The deadline to switch race category by email is Thursday, Sept 11, 2025.
Please request via email to racedirector@ripitevents.com.
Prior to the start of the race:
Runners may elect to switch from the 10K to the 5K (or vice versa), at packet pick up on Sept 13 & Sept 14.
Please let us know when you pick up your race bib.
Switching during the race:
10K runners - If during the race, you decided not to complete both loops of the 10K course, you will be removed from the race results (marked as DQ) and will not be eligible for awards. Runners will still receive a finisher medal. 5K runners may not upgrade to the 10K distance during the race.
START LINE
The 5K/10K will start and finish in the grass field under the inflatable arch.
The 1 Miler will start on the road above the grass field. The 1 miler will join the 5K/10K course at mile 0.5 and finish under the arch in the grass field. Click HERE to view course map.
PARTICIPANT SHIRT & FINISHER MEDAL
Register by Aug 15 to be guaranteed a shirt.
Participants will receive the shirt size they selected at online registration. Runners who register after the guaranteed t-shirt deadline will be given a shirt AFTER the race. Shirt size exchanges can be completed at the conclusion of the race. Athletes will receive a finisher medal at the finish line.
TIMING & RESULTS
This race will use bib tag timing. Your timing chip will be affixed to the back side of your bib number. Please do not remove your timing chip. This event will be publishing LIVE results throughout the race. To access results on race day, go to www.ripitevents.com and access the "Results" webpage from your smartphone. Choose this race from the race options and enter your bib number on the results page.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 finishers in the following group categories for both the 5K & 10K: Overall, 7-8, 9-10, 11-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89.
Additional top finisher awards (male & female) to the following categories:
HCPD Police Officer
Non-HCPD Police Officer
HCPD Civillian
HCPD Dispatcher
Firefighter/EMS
PARKING
Participants may park inside Centennial Park in any public space. Additional parking will be along side of route 108 leading up to the park.
CONTACT
We look forward to see you on race morning! Please send questions/concerns to racedirector@ripitevents.com.