The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest grass-roots fund raising program in our nation that benefits Special Olympics. The Run itself is a story of heart and conviction. What began in 1981 as a local event to enhance the image of the Wichita Kansas Police Department is now a series of relay runs involving law enforcement from 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several foreign countries.

Each year over 500 Iowa Law Enforcement officers carry the Special Olympics Torch along planned routes, covering all corners of our state. The highly emotional Final Leg of the run involves officers statewide converging on Hilton Coliseum to pass the torch to a Special Olympics Athlete who, in turn, lights the Olympic flame at the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics Iowa State Summer Games.

2012 Torch Run - May 14-17, 2012

Final Leg (Des Moines to Ames)

Thursday, May 17, 2012

More info TBA!

7:00pm - Opening Ceremonies, Hilton Coliseum

Altoona Leg

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

9:30am - Sam Wise Youth Complex

Black Hawk County Leg

Friday, May 11, 2012

11:00am - Canfield Road & Poyner

Fort Dodge Leg

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

9:00am - Fort Dodge Correctional Facility

Hamilton County Leg

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Indianola Leg

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

To start a Run in your area, please contact Special Olympics Iowa at (515) 986-5520

Download a Runner Registration Order Form - deadline for ordering t-shirts is Friday, April 27th

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