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Find your local region and help make our community a better, healthier, and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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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!

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!
Torch Run-Marathon Photo

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

Appomattox Torch Run

198 Evergreen Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522 (High School Track)
All community members are welcome to join the Appomattox County Sheriff's Office for their 3 mile Torch Run in Appomattox, VA. The run will begin at 8AM and will start/end at 198 Evergreen Ave, Appomattox, VA 24522 (High School Track).

Lynchburg Torch Run

7916 Timberlake Rd. Lynchburg VA (Dunkin Donuts)
All community members are welcome to join Lynchburg PD, perhaps a few from Liberty University (LUPD), Campbell County Sheriffs (CCSO), Amherst County Sheriffs (ACSO), Lynchburg Commonwealth Atty, and Blue Ridge Regional Jail for their 5 mile Torch Run through Lynchburg, VA. The run will begin at 9AM and will end at 3180 Fort Ave. Lynchburg VA (Lynchburg City Stadium).