Law Enforcement Torch Run Events
In 2025 we are hosting numerous Torch Runs to coincide with local area, state, winter and summer games. We will be working to cover several counties across the state of Tennessee.
We will post information on each leg of the 2025 Statewide Torch run on this page as information becomes available so be sure to visit often.
All participants are asked to wear the official 2025 Statewide Torch Run shirt (you will reserve your size with your registration).
Participants that raise $100 will also receive a commemorative Challenge Coin.
Departments that raise the most money this year will be recognized on the 2025 Statewide Torch Run shirts.
The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run is to raise awareness as well as funds for Special Olympics.
So together let us carry the torch keeping the Flame of Hope alive for our 18,000 Tennessee athletes and start racking up those meaningful miles!
LEARN MORE AND FUNDRAISE HERE
We will post information on each leg of the 2025 Statewide Torch run on this page as information becomes available so be sure to visit often.
All participants are asked to wear the official 2025 Statewide Torch Run shirt (you will reserve your size with your registration).
Participants that raise $100 will also receive a commemorative Challenge Coin.
Departments that raise the most money this year will be recognized on the 2025 Statewide Torch Run shirts.
The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run is to raise awareness as well as funds for Special Olympics.
So together let us carry the torch keeping the Flame of Hope alive for our 18,000 Tennessee athletes and start racking up those meaningful miles!
LEARN MORE AND FUNDRAISE HERE
LETR Conferences
Law Enforcement attendees receive 4 POST Advocacy hours for attending. Lunch is provided. Please email Jennifer McAfee to register at jmcafee@specialolympicstn.org.
- East Tennessee - Monday, January 27, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Rocky Top Sports World
- West Tennessee - Monday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Germantown Police Department
- Middle Tennessee - Friday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Lipscomb University
EVENTS
Winter 2025
- January 25 - Pigeon Forge Polar Plunge
- January 26 - Winter Games Torch Run & Kick-off to Statewide Torch Run
- January 27 - LETR East TN Conference
- February 6 - Tip-A-Cop at Chuy's Chattanooga 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- February 8 - Estill Springs Tip-A-Cop at Lu Lu's Cafe
Spring 2025
- March 8 - Germantown Marathon, 5K, Torch Run
- March 13 - Tip-A-Cop | Chick-Fil-A, Manchester, TN
- All Season - Local area Spring Games Torch Runs
- May 16 - Middle TN LETR Conference at State Summer Games
- May 16 - Summer Games & Downtown Nashville-Broadway Torch Run
- May 31 - thROWdown at Music City Fit Expo
Summer 2025
- June 7 - Pulling for a Purpose Plane Pull & Run the Runway 5K at Upper Cumberland Regional Airport
- June 14 - Blue Moon Waterfront Grill Tip-A-Cop
Fall 2025
- October 7 (5:00 to 7:00 p.m.) - Texas Roadhouse Statewide Tip-A-Cop
- October 16 to 18 - LETR International Conference in Minnesota
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Questions? Contact Jennifer McAfee at jmcafee@specialolympicstn.org or 615.496.8615.
LETR Events
2025 Pigeon Forge Polar Plunge
Margaritaville Island Hotel
Fundraising event
Support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes in the Smoky Mountain area.
Support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes in the Smoky Mountain area.
Chuy's Chattanooga Tip-A-Cop
Chuy's - 2271 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Fundraising event
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
Estill Springs Tip-A-Cop
Lu Lu's Cafe - 204 S Main St, Estill Springs, TN 37330
Fundraising event
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
Manchester Tip-A-Cop
Chick-Fil-A - Manchester, TN
Fundraising event
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
"Tip-A-Cop" is a fundraising event for Special Olympics that involves law enforcement officers serving as "celebrity waiters" at a restaurant.
thROWdown at Music City Fit Expo
Nashville Fairgrounds
Fundraising event
Teams compete in a 26.2 mile row all to support the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!
Teams compete in a 26.2 mile row all to support the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!
2025 Run the Runway 5K
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport
Fundraising event
Run a 5K on the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Runway!
Run a 5K on the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport Runway!
2025 Pulling for a Purpose Plane Pull
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport
Fundraising event
A challenge for the fastest time of pulling a plane. Individual and Team competitions.
A challenge for the fastest time of pulling a plane. Individual and Team competitions.
Blue Moon Waterfront Grille Tip-A-Cop
Blue Moon Waterfront Grille - 525 Basswood Dr, Nashville
Fundraising event
Officers from local agencies will assist servers in waiting tables where they will deliver food and beverages and bus tables. In the process, officers will discuss Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and what both mean to them.
Officers from local agencies will assist servers in waiting tables where they will deliver food and beverages and bus tables. In the process, officers will discuss Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and what both mean to them.
Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop for Special Olympics 2025
Texas Roadhouse locations in Tennessee
Fundraising event
Officers across the state will assist servers in waiting tables where they will deliver food and beverages as well as bus tables. In the process, officers will discuss Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and what both mean to them.
Officers across the state will assist servers in waiting tables where they will deliver food and beverages as well as bus tables. In the process, officers will discuss Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and what both mean to them.