Description

Event Benefits the Special Olympics-Maryland and brings Law Enforcement officers and Howard County Special Olympics athletes together to run the "Flame of Hope" 3.1 miles (5K) run. This event will run rain or shine.

In support of the event, members of HCPD’s Community Liaison Section will be selling Torch Run t-shirts and hats, which are priced at $20 each. You can purchase the items and/or make donations via the Venmo app:

If using Venmo, please follow these instructions:
Open the Venmo App
Go to Pay or Request
Type in Special Olympics Maryland
Enter the amount ex. $20 for hat or shirt; $40 for hat and shirt; $40 for 2 shirts and so on.
In the notes section please type in (Howard County Torch Run)

You can also pick up these items at a location (dates and times listed below):
4/16 9am-11am - Oracle Building 7031 Columbia Gateway Dr #1, Columbia, MD 21046
4/16 1pm-3pm - Southern District 11226 Scaggsville Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
4/22 9am-11am - Northern District 3410 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043
4/22 1pm-3pm - George Howard Building 3430 Court House Dr #100, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5/3 9am-11am - Southern District 11226 Scaggsville Rd, Laurel, MD 20723
5/3 1pm-3pm - Oracle Building 7031 Columbia Gateway Dr #1, Columbia, MD 21046
5/9 9am-11am - George Howard Building 3430 Court House Dr #100, Ellicott City, MD 21043
5/9 1pm-3pm - Northern District 3410 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043

If you donate online or using the Venmo app, simply send an email to [email protected] and your items will either be hand-delivered or sent via inter-office mail.

Questions about this event should go to: [email protected]

Event details and schedule