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Larned/Pawnee County Law Enforcement Torch Run
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Starting Location: Larned Swimming Pool – 100 W 1st St, Larned, KS 67550
Ending Location: Pawnee County Courthouse – 715 Broadway, Larned, KS 67550
Hosted by: Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Kansas
🔥 Join the Flame of Hope in Larned! 🔥
Be part of the movement that’s changing lives! On Wednesday, May 14, walkers and runners will gather at the Larned Swimming Pool at 10:45 AM for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run in support of Special Olympics Kansas.
After a group photo, the torch will be carried through the heart of Larned. Participants will make their way to 4th and Broadway where they’ll meet up with Team Storm, continuing together down Broadway to the Pawnee County Courthouse for a community BBQ celebration.
This event unites law enforcement officers, Special Olympics athletes, and community members in a show of strength, inclusion, and support for more than 5,500 athletes across Kansas.
💙 All are welcome—walkers, runners, and spectators!
🔥 Be part of the Torch Run tradition and carry the Flame of Hope!
🍔 Stick around after the run for a BBQ celebration with Team Storm and the community.
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