First Responder Relay Returns for Second Year to Las Vegas on October 15
The 48-mile relay, featuring active and retired first responder athletes, will begin and end at the Hilton Las Vegas Resort and Spa followed by an Award Ceremony acknowledging the fastest team
The California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), a non-profit organization committed to promoting sport and physical fitness among first responders, is thrilled to announce the second annual First Responder’s Relay presented by Bio-One, at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa on Saturday, October 15. This event will feature first responder personnel from throughout the United Station and the world representing law enforcement, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, custom and correctional officers. The First Responders Relay welcomes a connection between public safety personnel from varied backgrounds by offering the opportunity to develop camaraderie within a competitive environment.
“After the successful debut of the First Responders Relay in 2021, we are thrilled to be returning for our second year to Las Vegas,” says Larry Collins, President of the California Police Athletic Federation. “The California Police Athletic Federation is always looking for the opportunity to unite public safety athletes from around the world and the First Responders Relay was a great opportunity for this community of dedicated athletes to come together to get in shape and encourage health and wellness.”
The 48-mile race will start and finish at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa, with each stage of the relay ranging from 4.0-7.7 miles. Runners will follow the track from Las Vegas Parkway to the River Mountains Loop Trail and then return to an Award Ceremony at the Hilton. The overall fastest team will be awarded The Duke Nyhus/Bob Burke perpetual trophy to honor their athleticism and dedication to personal fitness. Registration is currently open, and athletes can register here.
The relay is broken up into nine categories which include an Open Division, Mixed Division, Women Division, Senior Division, 500 Division, 250 Division, Station/Division, Support Services Division, and Support Services Mixed Division. Support categories are open to all support personnel including 9-1-1 Dispatchers, Detention-Custodial Officers, Crime Scene Investigators, Lifeguards, Reserve Officers, and Volunteer Firefighters. To be eligible, participants must be publicly employed as full time, and retirees and separated employees with over 10 years of service must show proof. More information on division requirements can be found here.
The second annual First Responders Relay takes place on Saturday, October 15 at the Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa (1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy). The relay is free for spectators to attend. This is one of three events that the California Police Athletic Federation presents, in addition to the bi-annual World Police & Fire Games and the US Police & Fire Championships. To learn more about the California Police Athletic Federation and its games, please visit www.cpaf.org
About the California Police Athletic Federation
The California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF), a non-profit organization established in 1970, is the governing body for the United States Police & Fire Championships, the World Police & Fire Games, and the NEW First Responders Relay. The mission of CPAF is to promote sport and physical fitness among personnel representing law enforcement, fire, corrections, probation, border protection, immigration, and customs. For more information, please visit www.cpaf.org