Northwest Kansas Truck Convoy
Presented by the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run
Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Ending Location: Colby Event Center – Auxiliary Gym, 1200 S Franklin Ave, Colby, KS 67701
Register or donate: charity.pledgeit.org/NWKS
The Northwest Kansas Truck Convoy, a proud tradition of the Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR), is back and bigger than ever! Join us as truckers, law enforcement, and community members come together to celebrate and support Special Olympics Kansas athletes in a day full of horsepower, heart, and hometown pride.
This unique event includes two convoy legs that will roll into Colby for a community celebration complete with dinner, a live auction, yard games, and a truck parade through town.
Convoy Details:
Western Leg – Goodland, KS
Short and Son Trucking: 1016 W Highland 24
Registration: 2:30 PM MT | Convoy Departs: 3:15 PM MT
Eastern Leg – Oakley, KS
Mittens TA: 1001 Highway 40
Registration: 3:30 PM CT | Convoy Departs: 4:30 PM CT
Arrival & Celebration in Colby:
4:30 PM – Meet at Short and Son Trucking and Mittens: Head to Colby
5:00 PM – Arrive in Colby and line up on Horton Ave, outside Oasis
5:15 PM – Parade begins through town
5:45 PM – Parade ends; arrive at the Event Center
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM – Dinner is served
6:45 PM – Performance begins
Silent Auction will be open during dinner. Closes at 7:00 PM.
Entry Fees:
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Trucks with 5+ wheels: $100
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Vehicles with 4 or fewer wheels: $50
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All vehicles must be road-safe to participate in the convoy parade.
Join us for an unforgettable day supporting a powerful cause—inclusion and opportunity for athletes with intellectual disabilities across Kansas. Whether you’re behind the wheel or on the sidelines, you’re part of something extraordinary.
For questions, contact: Katelyn Andrist – andristk@soks.org
