The third annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Northern California Special Olympics will take place June 17th, starting at the old courthouse on Lassen Street, running down Main Street, turning at Rob’s Way and ending on Riverside Drive at the new Hall of Justice.
The lead runners, carrying a torch, run, relay style, handing it off to different participants along the course. This is the same torch that will be used to light the Cauldron at the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics Summer Games.
According to organizers the mission of the event, in partnership with the community, is to support Special Olympics through fundraising and public awareness efforts, while enhancing the quality of life for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
LETR is a year-round fundraising campaign that generates thousands of dollars to benefit programs for more than 26,000 Special Olympics athletes in northern California.
Opening ceremonies will begin at 7:00a.m., on the steps of the historic courthouse. Runners leave at 7:15 and everyone is encouraged to line the course to cheer them all on.
Barbara Oxford and her team from Golden 1 Credit Union will be at the finish line to hand out refreshments and snacks which were donated by Golden 1, Grocery Outlet and Blach Distributing.
There are several ways to participate in the event – you can sign up to be a runner by clicking here to be on an existing team or form your own, or, make a donation to torch run because it’s a worthy endeavor. Click here.
Register by May 27th, to take advantage of the discounted registration fee of $40. On May 28th, the registration fee will be $45.
Your registration includes a commemorative dri-fit Torch Run t-shirt to wear with pride during your run. Participants are encouraged to register by May 28th in order to guarantee arrival of your runner shirts for your run.
Special Community Supporter T-Shirts Available
A limited number of special Community Supporter T-Shirts are available for anybody who wants to cheer on the runners. You can even run along with the other torch runners if you have one! The shirts are $15 each and you can pick them up at Lassen County Probation, 2950 Riverside Drive, or call 1.530.251.2607.
Round-Up at Ace Hardware to Help Raise Money for the Torch Run
Here’s another way you can help! During the month of May, Susanville ACE Hardware will be raising funds for the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Stop by all month long, make a purchase and ’round up’ your transaction to support the event and the group behind it. 100% of the funds raised will go to the Torch Run. Make sure to tell your cashier that you want to round-up for LETR.
