The B2V Team: (L-R) Haggard, Sereno, Mulrooney, and Sandoval (Photos – City of Pasadena)
On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, the Pasadena Police Department announced their Baker to Vegas (B2V) team as the winner of the Challenge Cup Relay Race National Art Competition.
By News Desk
Each year, the Pasadena Police Department takes part in the Challenge Cup Relay Race. This is an arduous law enforcement running tradition. This year’s race will be held on April 5 through 6, 2025. The focus of this trial is to build teamwork, camaraderie, physical fitness, and healthy competition among members of the law enforcement community.
The B2V Team worked diligently with City of Pasadena resident graphic designer, Sonia Rodriguez to create a design that was representative of this longstanding athletic organization. The winning red, white, and blue vintage inspired design will be featured on the official Baker to Vegas T-Shirt and marketing materials. In addition, the B2V Team was awarded a $500 prize applicable towards their 2025 entry fee.
Over 6,000 runners descend upon the desert communities of Baker and Shoshone, California to participate in the annual B2V endurance race. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 5, runners take off (on the hour) from the starting point on Highway 127, following the desert roadway over Ibex Pass to Shoshone, runners turn right along Highway 178 and climb the mountains to Pahrump. Another right turn onto Highway 160 takes runners up to Mountain springs Summit (elevation 5,600 ft.), and straight down to the Las Vegas strip, where the runners sprint to the finish line.
One team of 20 of Pasadena’s finest will compete in next year’s 120-mile relay race. Winners of this race will be announced on Sunday, April 7, 2025.
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