The 2026 B2V Race will take place on
March 28 & 29, 2026
Group training runs will begin December 2025
(see Training page for Saturday run location);
with Timed group runs to begin in February 2026
The below information contains a linked Form to let us know your level of interest and involvement,
as well as provide more race details through Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay (B2V)?
B2V is the nations largest law enforcement relay race that spans 120-miles, starting in Baker, California and ending at the Rio Hotel/Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The race course consists of 20-legs (averaging 6 miles per leg) that crosses the Mojave Desert, through the town of Pahrump and into Las Vegas. The race begins on Saturday with multiple start times (between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.) and ends early Sunday morning (between 3 a.m. to 9 a.m.). Our team typically takes between 16.5 hours and 22 hours to complete the course; with individual legs being anywhere from a quick 30 minutes run to as much are 1.5 hours.
Our office tries to race with two teams every year, one "competitive" team and the other a "fun" team. Both teams run in the 800 invitational mixed category. For this category, a minimum of 5-female runners are required per team, with the combined total age of all 20 runners equaling 800-years or more; an average age of 40.
How does it work (i.e., what are the roles)
There are several ways that employees, former employees, and non-employee friends/family can help. These are by running (employees/former employees only), or supporting as a follow vehicle crew, shuttle vehicle and catcher, or pre/post team planning.
Each team is made up of 20 runners, one department volunteer, and several support crew members. Each runner completes 1 of the 20 stages (legs) and the department volunteer is assigned to assist race officials during an 8-hr shift. The support crew are vital in making this relay-race run smoothly and are the heart of the operation, by helping to shuttling runners to and from the race course or covering a follow vehicle shifts during the race that ranges from 3-5 hours.
Follow vehicle and shuttle vehicles are different duties. The Follow vehicle includes designated shifts taken by two or more people. Each team has 1 follow vehicle (minivan), which comes preloaded with all the equipment/materials approved by race officials. The follow vehicle is responsible for following behind the runners and providing hydration, race updates, and support throughout their stage. Follow vehicle shifts cover a minimum of four runners before switching.
Shuttle vehicles are responsible for getting runners to and from their legs. Support crew use rental or personal vehicles on the course and can expect to have their vehicle used on the course throughout the race, but do not necessarily have to be physically on the course beyond their own shift. Working as a team and offering your car for shifts is crucial to ensuring every runner is accounted for.
Who gets to run?
As mentioned above, our team tries (and has successfully) to have two teams run every year. Having a second team is dependent on having enough runners and volunteers to fill the spaces. For two teams we need at least 45-runners, 2-department volunteers, and 14-support crew members.
Time trials will be conducted for the competitive team. There are no time requirements for the second team. Team captains decide what team a runner gets placed on by looking at time trial results and age/gender requirements for the division. Everyone is welcome to attend the time trial and use it as an easy run or benchmark indicator.
Are there group runs?
Weekly Saturday training runs will begin mid-December. Runs will switch locations weekly and held at 8:00am. The group runs are usually about 5 miles at an easy pace. Everyone is welcome!
What's this time trial about?
In late-January, time trials will begin in order to identify the top 20 runners for the competitive team, but also establish our team(s) overall Run-Time estimate due to the race officials by the end of February. With over 250 teams participating in the race, our submitted Run-Time estimate is used to establish our Race Start-Time, which in previous years has been as early as 9:00am or as late as 4:00pm. For those interested in running on the competitive team, you will need to post a time. The time trial course is a 5-mile loop, which takes place at Lake Miramar as a Saturday group run. There will be at least three chances to post a time. All prospective runners are highly encouraged to come out to post a time, even if you are not interested in running on the competitive team.
If interested in becoming a runner, department volunteer, or support crew member for this upcoming race,
please contact our team co-captains.