Torch Run Events
More Than A Run
It's not all about lighting the torch. Our dedicated officers provide support through fundraising events all year round. From covering their cruisers to hosting golf tournaments, Virginia's finest are exactly that.
Wawa with the Law
Officers spend the day at their local Wawa store to collect donations and "cover their cruiser" with icons.
The best part is that their goose won't hiss at you!
The best part is that their goose won't hiss at you!
Golf Tournaments
Nothing eases the stress of a life in law enforcement than an afternoon on the greens. Well, maybe not nothing, but nothing as rewarding.
Hardee's Star Campaign
Each year, officers gather at their local Hardee's to collect donations and smiles while covering the restaurant in "stars." Let's be real, those biscuits are really the true stars.
Cover the Cruiser
How many 4x6 squares DOES it take to cover a cruiser?
Tip-a-Cop
Restaurant servers are amazing. However, they always seem extra polite with an officer by their side.
Be sure to tip well!
Be sure to tip well!
Torch Run or Final Mile
Law enforcement officers, the Guardians of the Flame, carry the Special Olympics Torch—the Flame of Hope—through communities to event Opening Ceremonies.
Southwest Virginia Events
Botetourt Torch Run
Botetourt Family YMCA
All community members are welcome to join The Botetourt County Sheriffs Office for their 2 mile Torch Run through Daleville, VA. The run will begin at 9AM and will start/end at Botetourt Family YMCA (115 Shenandoah Ave, Daleville, VA 24083). There will also be an alternate walking route for those not able to run.
Blacksburg Torch Run
Virginia Tech Public Safety Building
All community members are welcome to join the Virginia Tech Police Department and Blacksburg Police Department for their 2 mile Torch Run through Blacksburg, VA. The run will begin at 8AM and will end at Jersey Mike's - 1st & Main Shopping Center, Blacksburg.
Roanoke County Torch Run
4458 Electric Rd SW SUITE B, Roanoke, VA 24018
All community members are welcome to join the Roanoke County Sheriff's Office, Roanoke County PD, Vinton PD and The Western Virginia Regional Jail for their 2 mile Torch Run through Roanoke, VA. The run will begin at 10AM and will end at 3270 Electric Rd SW, Cave Spring, VA 24018
Salem Torch Run
Longwood Park, 611 E Main St, Salem, VA (Lower Level)
All community members are welcome to join Salem Police, Salem Sheriff's Office, Salem Fire Department, and Virginia State Police for their 2.5 mile Torch Run through Salem, VA. The run will begin at 8:00AM and will end at Roanoke / Salem Plaza, 4142 Melrose Ave NW Roanoke VA. They plan to meet at 740AM in the lower level of Longwood Park for pictures. Thank you for your participation in the Special Olympics Torch Run!
Wise County Torch Run
216 Orby Cantrell Hwy Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
All community members are welcome to join The Wise County Sheriff's Office for their 37 mile Torch Run through Southwest, VA. The run will begin at 8AM and will end at Freedom Chevrolet S9t. Paul Va at 16600 E Riverside Dr).
Tidewater Region Events
Smithfield Torch Run
14041 Benns Church Blvd Smithfield, VA
All community members are welcome to join Smithfield Police Department for their 6.4 mile Torch Run through Smithfield, VA. The run will begin at 8AM and will end at 800 W. Main Street Smithfield, VA.
Emporia Torch Run
1101 Sussex Dr. Emporia, Va. 23847
All community members are welcome to join The Emporia Police Department for their 2 mile Torch Run through Emporia, Virginia. The run will begin at 8:00AM and end at 100 N. Main St. Emporia, Va. 23847.
Virginia Beach Torch Run
Wegmans - 4721 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach VA
All community members are welcome to join The Virginia Beach Police Department and Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office for their 3 mile Torch Run through Virginia Beach, VA. The run will begin at 8:30AM at Wegmans and will end at Endependence Center Inc (6300 E Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk VA)
Eastern Shore Torch Run
3462 Main Street, Exmore Va. 23350
All community members are welcome to join Northampton and Accomack County Sheriff's Office, Exmore Police Department, Eastville Police Department, Cape Charles Police Department, Virginia State Police, Virginia Marine Police, and Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Police Department for their 3 mile Torch Run through the Eastern Shore. The run will begin at 9AM and will end at 32386 Lankford Highway, Cape Charles Va. 23310, Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, North Toll Plaza.
Norfolk Torch Run
Eastern Truck and Accessories 6320 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23502
All community members are welcome to join Norfolk Sheriff's Office, Norfolk Police Department, Old Dominion University Police, and Norfolk State Police for their 4.2 mile Torch Run through Norfolk, VA. The run will begin at 9:00AM and will end at Norfolk State University Police Department 2501 Corprew Ave. Norfolk, VA 23504.
Chesapeake Torch Run
900 Greenbrier Pkwy Chesapeake VA
All community members are welcome to join The Chesapeake Sheriff's Office for their 3 mile Torch Run through Chesapeake, VA. The run will begin at 7:00AM and will end at 401 Albemarle Dr Chesapeake. VA.
Central Virginia Events
King George Torch Run
Creekside Brewery, 15492 creekside lane - King George VA
Community members are welcome to join The King George Sheriff's Office for their torch run at Creekside Brewery. The run will begin at 9am and there will be a 5k and 1 mile run. There will also be food trucks, silent auctions, and a Mossberg 500 field/slug 12 gauge raffle.
Goochland County Torch Run
Goochland County Sheriff's Office - 2938 River Rd W
The Goochland County Sheriffs Office will hold their Torch Run from The Sheriff's Office to Goochland High School (3250 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063). The run will begin at 10:00AM and will be 2 miles. They will have Sheriff's office personnel, Courts personnel, County personnel, and local citizens running in this worthwhile event. At the end of the run, they will join up with the Unified track meet being held on the track at Goochland High School.
Southampton Torch Run
22336 Main St., Courtland, Va 23837
All community members are welcome to join the Southampton Sheriff's Office for their 2.8 mile Torch Run through Courtland VA. The run will begin at 8:30AM and will end at 22336 Main St., Courtland, Va 23837.
Colonial Heights Torch Run
Publix Parking lot - Colonial Heights, VA
All community members are welcome to join Hopewell Police, Hopewell Sheriff's Office, Colonial Heights Police, Riverside jail, Prince George Police and Petersburg Police for their 10 mile Torch Run through Colonial Heights, VA. The run will begin at 8AM and will end at Rosa's Italian Restaurants.
Henrico Torch Run
7701 E. Parham Road
All community members are welcome to join The Henrico Police Department for their 6.2 mile Torch Run through Henrico, VA. The run will begin at 8:30AM and will end at 7701 E. Parham Road.
Chesterfield Torch Run
Chester Police Department-2920 West Hundred Rd. Chester, VA 23831
All community members are welcome to join the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office, Chesterfield Police, and Chesterfield Fire for their 6.2 mile Torch Run through Chesterfield VA. The run will begin at 9AM and will end at Police Training Academy-6610 Public Safety Way, Chesterfield, VA 23832.
Northern Virginia Events
Prince William Torch Run
8900 Freedom Center Blvd
All community members are welcome to join The Prince William County Police, Sheriff's Office, Manassas City, and Haymarket Law Enforcement for their 5.5 mile Torch Run through Northern VA. The run will begin at 10:00AM. Area 23 athletes will be included in their run as well.
Arlington County Torch Run
Long Bridge Park
All community members are welcome to join the Arlington County Sheriff's Office, Arlington Police Department, Pentagon Police, the VADOC Probation and Parole, and Falls Church for their 3 mile Torch Run through Northern VA. The run will begin at 8:30AM and will end at 1 Marina Drive, Alexandria VA 22314.
Alexandria Torch Run
Marina Drive
All community members are welcome to join Alexandria City Police and Sheriff's Office for their 3 mile Torch Run through Alexandria, VA. The run will begin at 9:15AM and will end at Jones point on South Royal Street in Alexandria. Everyone should meet between 8:30-9am.
Stafford Torch Run
1225 Courthouse Road, Stafford VA, 22554
Community members are welcomed to Join the Stafford County Sheriff's Office for their 8 mile torch run. The run will begin at 6am and will end at 201 Emancipation Hwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
Shenandoah Events
Shenandoah Torch Run
Shenandoah County Government Center
All community members are welcome to join the Woodstock Police Department and Shenandoah Sheriff's Office for their 2.5 mile Torch Run through Shenandoah County. The run will begin at 9AM and will end at Central High School Campus.
Strasburg Torch Run
Frederick County/Shenandoah County line at Cedar Creek
All community members are welcome to join Strasburg Police Department for their 3.5 mile Torch Run through Strasburg, VA. The run will begin at 10:30AM and will end at RT 11 South at Strasburg Town limits.
Waynesboro Torch Run
2800 W. Main St. Waynesboro, VA 22980
All community members are welcome to join Waynesboro Police Department and Waynesboro Sheriff's Office for their 6 mile Torch Run through Waynesboro, VA. The run will begin at 1:00PM and will end at Afton Mountain - 130 Afton Cir., Afton, VA 22920.
Charlottesville Torch Run
Charlottesville Police Department
All community members are welcome to join Albemarle Police Department, and Charlottesville Police Department for their 3 mile Torch Run through Charlottesville, VA. The run will begin at 5PM and will end at the Charlottesville Police Department. There will be a stop at Charlottesville Fire Dept. on Ridge Street for those who want to meet there and do the last leg, it will be 0.7 miles.