Who Is LASD Elite Running Team?
The LASD Elite Running team is comprised of members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Members vary in assignment from the jails, patrol stations, specialized details (i.e. S.W.A.T.), both sworn and non-sworn. Our team brings together veterans and newly assigned personnel, varying in both experience and rank. The team builds camaraderie, bonds amongst men, and fitness for duty.
Team History
Team Video
We Are Elite
Starting in Baker, California and ending in Las Vegas, Nevada, law enforcement officers from around the globe battle it out every Spring for the chance of winning the coveted cup trophy. LASD Elite Running Team will be competing to defend our 2022 win.
What the LASD Running Team Means to Our Members
It Isn't Just About Fitness, It's About Family.-
“It means being part of a proud group of individuals who focus as a team...”
- Larry Swanson
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“It means we are part of a unique group of law enforcement professionals that also have the ability to compete at a high level...”
- Sergio Aloma
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“Running for the elite team requires a special talent and/or desire to work hard...”
- Carlos Rosas
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A Message from the Team Captain
The LASD Elite Running Team took a brief break due to the outbreak of COVID-19 and the cancelation of races.
In September, 2021, many of our runners participated in the Surf City Half Marathon. This was the first race for most of our runners since March, 2020. From that race forward, our runners have either continued or begun their training toward winning a championship at the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay in 2022.
Some of our runners choose to train for and run marathons during their training. While waiting for local races to resume, some of our runners ran marathons in Berlin, Germany, Boston, Massachusetts and St. George, Utah.
In October, 2021, our team participated in the Inaugural First Responders Relay in Henderson, Nevada. This race consisted of 9 legs raced around Lake Mead. Our team held the lead from the beginning and built our lead to 11:30 minutes after 6 legs. Due to poor markings on the course, our final runner was not able to stay on course. He got lost, and ended up running an additional 3 miles. Even with the mishap, we still finished second overall.
Our team is looking forward to racing in 2022. We will be running a series of 5K and 10K races hosted by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Athletic Association (LASAA) in preparation for the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay.
2022 is our year for a Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay championship!!