Torch Run

Each year, hundreds of Oklahoma law enforcement employees organize and participate in the Torch Run for Special Olympics. The Torch Run is a series of relay runs leading up to the Special Olympics Oklahoma State Summer Games. Runners carry the Torch from all corners of the state and meet up in Stillwater. The culmination of the run is at the Summer Games Opening Ceremonies, where the torch bearers bring the “Flame of Hope” into the ceremonies to light the Summer Games Cauldron.

Oklahoma’s annual Torch Run is not only a symbolic relay, it is also a fundraising opportunity for Special Olympics Oklahoma. Runners are encouraged to collect pledges from family and friends for their participation in the event. Your pledges are a great way to encourage the runner and also raise money for the athletes of Special Olympics Oklahoma.

Torch Runs are also carried out on an international level. Every two years, Oklahoma sends a delegate to run in the Final Leg of the Special Olympics World Games. Our delegate joins runners from each of the 50 states and from 46 other countries.

Each year in January, the Law Enforcement Torch Run Executive Committee hosts the annual kick-off luncheon. Law enforcement officers and employees from agencies around the state attend this luncheon. Attendees are treated to lunch and given awards for their agencies. The luncheon also serves as a springboard into the new year's events. The luncheon is open to any officer or employee of any agency in Oklahoma interested in attending.

For reservations contact Jennifer Lightle 918-481-1234

Torch Run Legs for 2015

Here are a few of the locations - 

OKC  Leg Location
When: May 13, 2015
Where: OCPD HQ, 701 Colcord Drive-
(starting at OCPD HQ, ending at the State Capitol by 9am)
 Time: 7:45am

Tulsa Leg Location
When: May 13, 2015
Where: 6th & Main St. Downtown Tulsa
Start Time: 6:30am 

McAlester Leg Location
When: May 2015
Where: Southeast District Community Corrections  - team lead in McAlester, OK 

Pottawatomie Leg Location
See attached for info and map 

Pauls Valley Leg Location
When: May 12, 2015
Where: Davis, OK  (Intersection of Hwy 77 and Hwy 7)
Start Time: 7:30am 

Cushing Leg Location
When: May 2015
Where: Cushing, OK 

Lawton Leg Location
When: May 11, 2015
Time: 6:15 am
Where:  Depart the station and travel to Hollis OK to begin running back to Lawton.   In Altus we will meet with several Air Force Security Police who will carry the torch through Altus.  We will arrive in Lawton at NW 82nd and Cache at Jim Glover Chevrolet and we will depart by 1100 hours to run to the station.
We will depart the Police station by 1200 hours and run down Gore Blvd to MacArthur High School where athletes, families and friends will be lined up to cheer us on.   Last year there were over 100 people lining East Gore Blvd to show their support for our efforts running the torch.
We will stop at SE 45th and Lee Blvd in the Country Mart parking lot for photos before proceeding to Duncan via Highway 7.


Durant Leg Location
When: May 9, 2015
Time: 9am-noon
Where: Durant, OK 

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