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 - $48.70
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile, Olympic

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Flame of Hope Run on Saturday, September 27th, 2025, in the beautiful Millennium Park, Grand Rapids, Kent. This inspiring event features a timed 5K race/walk and a 1-mile fun run, making it perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Registration opens at 9:00 am, with the race kicking off at 10:00 am.

Not only will you receive a commemorative shirt and medal for your participation, but you can also register your furry friend to join in on the fun, complete with a special LETR bandana for dogs! Celebrate community spirit and support the athletes of Special Olympics Michigan while enjoying exciting activities like the Touch a Truck event, where you can explore vehicles from the Kent County Sheriff's Office, Grandville PD, and more. Awards will be presented to top finishers in various age categories. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to spread awareness and hope—mark your calendars, tag us on social media, and use the hashtags #run2includeMI, #GratitudeInAction, and #MITorchRun to share your experience!

Organiser's Description

You can sign up for the run at the Race Website as well listed above.

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

Races

  • Special Olympics Flame of Hope Run 5k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $48.70

    Fee with raise after Labor Day
  • Special Olympics Flame of Hope 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 27th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $43.40

    Fee will raise after Labor Day
  • Touch a Truck Event

    Sat 27th September 2025 (11:30AM EDT)

    Free

    This 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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Location

1415 Maynard Ave SW, Grand Rapids, 49534, MI, United States

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