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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

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 13, 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

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.

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

Fall 2025

  • 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

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.

2025 Pigeon Forge Polar Plunge

Margaritaville Island Hotel
Fundraising event
Support Special Olympics Tennessee athletes in the Smoky Mountain area.

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.

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!

2025 Run the Runway 5K

Upper Cumberland Regional Airport
Fundraising event
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.