Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run

Sat, May 23, 2026, 4:00 AM CDT

Location: Wrights Mill Road Elementary, 807 Wrights Mill Road, Auburn, AL 36830
Type: Run

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Join local law enforcement in Auburn for a 5K supporting Special Olympics Alabama and its mission to empower athletes.

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The Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run in Auburn is a 5K event dedicated to supporting Special Olympics Alabama. This local run brings together law enforcement from Auburn, Lee County, and Opelika, inviting community members to participate. Your involvement directly contributes to Special Olympics Alabama's mission of providing year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, fostering physical fitness, courage, and joy.

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Run with Purpose. Run with Pride. Run for Something Bigger!

Event Information Join law enforcement officers from across Lee County for the Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run , supporting Special Olympics Alabama - one of the most impactful and inspiring movements in our community.

This isn’t just a race - it’s a chance to stand alongside the Auburn Police Department , Lee County Sheriff’s Office , and Opelika Police Department as they carry the Flame of Hope and champion athletes with intellectual disabilities. Every step you take helps provide year-round sports training and competition for Special Olympics athletes - giving them the opportunity to build confidence, experience joy, and showcase their incredible abilities. The mission of Special Olympics Alabama is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. These programs give athletes opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share their gifts, skills, and friendships with their families and communities.

Alabama athletes have proudly represented the state at national and international competitions and continue to shine on the world stage, including the upcoming 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, MN .

2018 Special Olympics USA Games – Seattle, WA 2022 Special Olympics USA Games – Orlando, FL 2023 World Summer Games – Berlin, Germany 2025 World Winter Games – Turin, Italy 2026 Special Olympics USA Games – Minneapolis, MN (upcoming) Race Location & Start Times The race will be held at Wrights Mill Road Elementary . 8:00 AM - 1-Mile Fun Run . 8:30 AM - 5K Run

Registration Regular Registration (March 25 - May 18) . 1-Mile: $20 . 5K: $30 Register online by May 15th to receive a race t-shirt!

Late/Race Day Registration (May 19 - May 23) . 1-Mile: $30 . 5K: $40 * Late registration if online only (no cash or checks)

Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pickup (TBD)

Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration . 7:00 - 7:45 AM at Wrights Mill Road Elementary. . Includes pickup for late registrants

Race Day Schedule . 7:00 - 7:45 AM - Packet Pickup / Race Day Registration . 8:00 AM - 1-Mile Start . 8:30 AM - 5K Start