Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run
- Date Sat 23rd May 2026
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Auburn, Alabama
- Price $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run, a spirited event taking place in the Lee County area. This exciting run brings together law enforcement officers from across Alabama, including the Auburn Police, Lee County Sheriff's Office, and Opelika Police Department, all uniting in support of Special Olympics Alabama.
Participants will have the opportunity to support athletes with intellectual disabilities as they strive for excellence in year-round sports training and competitions. The Torch Run not only raises awareness but also fosters a sense of community, courage, and joy among athletes, their families, and supporters. With a rich history of participation in major events, including the Special Olympics USA Games and the World Games, Alabama's athletes are ready to shine. Come out, show your support, and help make a difference in the lives of these incredible athletes!
Participants will have the opportunity to support athletes with intellectual disabilities as they strive for excellence in year-round sports training and competitions. The Torch Run not only raises awareness but also fosters a sense of community, courage, and joy among athletes, their families, and supporters. With a rich history of participation in major events, including the Special Olympics USA Games and the World Games, Alabama's athletes are ready to shine. Come out, show your support, and help make a difference in the lives of these incredible athletes!
Organiser's Description
Law enforcement officers from across the state of Alabama host Torch Runs in support of Special Olympics Alabama. This is the Lee County area run. Law Enforcement from Auburn, Lee County Sheriff's Office, and the Opelika Police Department would love your support in this endeavor. The mission of Special Olympics Alabama is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual disability, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness,
demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Alabama athletes have participated in the following games, and will participate in the World Games this summer.
Participated in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, WA
Participated in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, FL
Participated in the 2023 World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany
Participated in the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy
Participating in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, MN
demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Alabama athletes have participated in the following games, and will participate in the World Games this summer.
Participated in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle, WA
Participated in the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, FL
Participated in the 2023 World Summer Games in Berlin, Germany
Participated in the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy
Participating in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, MN
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Location
Margie Piper Bailey Field 910 Wrights Mill Rd, Auburn, 36830, AL, United States
Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run
