Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Flame of Hope Run
- Date Sat 27th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Price Free - $39.16
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile, Olympic
Event summary
Join us for the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Flame of Hope Run on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in the beautiful Millennium Park, Grand Rapids, Kent! This uplifting event features a timed 5K race/walk along with a fun-filled 1-mile fun run, kicking off with registration at 9:00 am and the races starting at 10:00 am. Participants will receive a commemorative shirt and medal upon registration, and there’s even a special dog registration option, allowing your furry friend to sport a LETR bandana!
Celebrate community spirit while supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan and spreading awareness. Enjoy exciting attractions like the Touch a Truck event, where you can explore vehicles from the Kent County Sheriff's Office, Grandville PD, Walker PD, and more! With awards for winners based on age categories and the opportunity to donate, this event is all about inclusion and gratitude. Don’t forget to capture your experience and share it on social media with the hashtags #run2includeMI, #GratitudeInAction, and #MITorchRun. Let’s make a difference together on September 27th!
Celebrate community spirit while supporting the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan and spreading awareness. Enjoy exciting attractions like the Touch a Truck event, where you can explore vehicles from the Kent County Sheriff's Office, Grandville PD, Walker PD, and more! With awards for winners based on age categories and the opportunity to donate, this event is all about inclusion and gratitude. Don’t forget to capture your experience and share it on social media with the hashtags #run2includeMI, #GratitudeInAction, and #MITorchRun. Let’s make a difference together on September 27th!
Organiser's Description
The 2025 Kent County Flame of Hope is happening on September 27th. Registration will start at 9:00 am and race time at 10:00 am.
The event will take place at Millennium Park and is a timed 5K race/walk with a 1 mile fun run. Registration will include a shirt and medal. We also have a dog registration where your dog can get a LETR bandana.
Awards will be given to winners based on age.
On site will be a Touch a Truck event. Where you can see Kent County Sheriff's Office, Grandville PD, Wallker PD and DPW's trucks, patrol cars, fire trucks, specialty units - like dogs, the tac team, drone team and more! Donations will be accepted.
No matter how you participate, youre helping to spread awareness and bring hope to the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan
Make sure to tag us on social media, and use hashtags so we can find your photos! #run2includeMI #GratitudeInAction #MITorchRun
The event will take place at Millennium Park and is a timed 5K race/walk with a 1 mile fun run. Registration will include a shirt and medal. We also have a dog registration where your dog can get a LETR bandana.
Awards will be given to winners based on age.
On site will be a Touch a Truck event. Where you can see Kent County Sheriff's Office, Grandville PD, Wallker PD and DPW's trucks, patrol cars, fire trucks, specialty units - like dogs, the tac team, drone team and more! Donations will be accepted.
No matter how you participate, youre helping to spread awareness and bring hope to the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan
Make sure to tag us on social media, and use hashtags so we can find your photos! #run2includeMI #GratitudeInAction #MITorchRun
Races
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Special Olympics Flame of Hope Run 5k
Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$39.16
CLOSEDFee will raise again after Sept 10 as we are running a promo now for Labor Day! -
Special Olympics Flame of Hope 1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.16 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$39.16
CLOSEDFee will raise again after Sept 10 as we are running a promo now for Labor Day! -
Touch a Truck Event
Incl. Multiple Giveaways From Different Departments
Sat 27th September 2025 (11:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThis Event will be free after the run for you to meet first responders from the area and be able to sit in Tac vehicles, patrol vehicles, meet the K9 team, drone team, horses, etc.
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