Team Torrance Baker 2 Vegas Relay

This year marks the 34th consecutive Los Angeles Police Department’s Challenge Cup Relay.  The annual Challenge Cup Relay or “Baker to Vegas” as it is commonly referred to, is a 120 mile relay race beginning in Baker, California and finishing in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The running race is divided into 20 legs varying in distance from 4 to 11 miles and holds the distinction of being the world’s largest law enforcement competition of its kind.  Over 250 law Enforcement agencies from all over the world compete against each other in this challenging and competitive race in order to promote camaraderie, teamwork, pride, and physical fitness. 

The men and women of the Torrance Police Department have been competing in the Challenge Cup Relay since its inception in 1985.  Our department motto, “Excellence through Teamwork,” is truly exemplified during this event, as we have won 1st place in our division the last 8 years (2010-2017) and finished 8th overall out of 272 teams in 2017.  This success could not have been achieved without the generous partnership of our sponsors and the determined efforts of our runners and the many volunteers necessary to make this event successful.  

This one-of-a-kind event is funded 100% from donations and only made possible by the generosity of our community. The Torrance Police Department would like to continue its winning tradition in order to bring the national recognition that our city deserves.

Sincerely,

Eric Bernier       
2018 Torrance B2V Team Captain