Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run

Since its inception in Wichita, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) had raised over 1 billion dollars for Special Olympics programs. This run turned fundraising campaign raises more than just money for athletes.

In late April, the highlight of the Torch Run season begins when the Flame of Hope travels from all corners of the state throughout the month of May to the State Summer Games in Wichita. Officers from many different agencies escort the Flame of Hope on assigned legs throughout their local communities. The “Final Leg” is the culmination of the run, from Wichita City Hall to the Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games at Maize South High School. The Most Inspirational Athlete of the preceding year carries the Torch into the stadium escorted by the officers and together they light the cauldron to open the State Summer Games. Officers award medals throughout the three days of competition.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run ® gives officers, athletes, and the community the opportunity to come together for a superior cause. Whether inspired to volunteer, donate or participate, they can be confident knowing they are supporting the Special Olympics Kansas mission to provide individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to be an athlete… and more… through acceptance, inclusion, physical fitness, health and nutrition programs, and leadership development. – Together we will achieve.

2025 TORCH RUNS

Law Enforcement will be running the Flame of Hope across Kansas leading up to the Final Leg in Wichita to start the 2025 Summer Games! Join in by cheering them on. View route details below. LETR members can register to run in your city. Registration comes with a customizable fundraising page. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $50 to participate in the Torch Run.

Andover

June 6, 2025

BUTLER COUNTY

June 6, 2025

Emporia

June 4-5, 2025

Kansas City Metro

June 4, 2025

TOPEKA

May 29, 2025

WICHITA

June 6, 2025

sponsor

CONTACT JAKE LAMUNYON

Participate

Be a Torch Runner

Don’t see a Torch Run in your town or county? Contact Jake and let’s carry the FLAME OF HOPE through your community. To get started, review the Leg Coordinator’s checklist, then download the registration form, complete it, and send it to Special Olympics Kansas.

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS

Resources

2025 Merch now available!

The new Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run T-shirt is now available for purchase for law enforcement agencies and the general public.

This year we have t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, crewneck sweatshirts, and hoodies available with this design. 

If you are an agency coordinator and would like to place your order, please be sure to include your Torch runners as they carry the torch this season. 

Agencies, please make your order through SOKS Director or Development & LETR Jake LaMunyon. Email Jake at lamunyonj@soks.org with your order and shipping info.

Everyone else may order with the link below.

Special Olympics Kansas Merch

general store

For specialized merch like fundraiser or competition merch, visit the Special Olympics Kansas General Store in person at all state competition events throughout the state. Find an event near you

our team

Contact one of our team members to help you get started today!

Erin Fletcher

Senior Director of Development

Jacob LaMunyon

Director of Development – LETR

Katelyn Andrist

Special Events Coordinator

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