Aurora Police Law Enforcement Torch Run For Illinois Special Olympics

The Aurora Police and Illinois Special Olympics 5k "Run for the Athletes" will be held on 11/4/17 at the Fox Valley Park District's Blackberry Farm. The course is certified and is an out and back design. It goes east down the scenic Gilman Trail to the turn around point at Orchard Road and Prairie Street. The route returns west on the trail and enters the Blackberry Farm for a final lap around the lake to the finish point.

There will be refreshments and drinks at the end of the race. There will be trophies for the overall winners and age group winners. All participants will receive a certificate of participation created by students who are enrolled at with the Fox Valley Special Recreation program. Bring cash becasue we will be holding a 50/05 cash raffle.

All proceeds go to Illinos Special Olympics. We will have race day registration.

Registraion opens at 730 AM and the race goes out at 830 Am. Pre-registartion is 20.00 and race day is 25.00. There is a 4 pack discount.

Registration fees

5K Registration Closed

$25.00

Jun 6 - Nov 2

Family of 4 - Price per person (select this for all four members) Closed

$20.00

Jun 6 - Nov 2

About Fox Valley Special Rec

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association (FVSRA) is an extension of the Fox Valley, Batavia, Geneva, Oswegoland, St. Charles, Sugar Grove Park Districts, and South Elgin Parks & Recreation Department. FVSRA provides a diverse range of year round recreational activities to enable residents with disabilities to experience active, healthy and playful lifestyles. Programs are designed to include opportunities that will enhance skill development and socialization, encourage self-awareness and community exploration, promote independence through personal choice of least restrictive environments, and provide a sense of enjoyment, satisfaction and fulfillment.

The mission of FVSRA is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities. Working collaboratively with member agencies and community partners, we pledge to put PEOPLE FIRST.

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About SOIL

History

LETR began in 1981 when Wichita, Kansas, Police Chief Richard LaMunyon created the Torch Run. He thought the Torch Run would help law enforcement be active in the community and support Special Olympics Kansas. In 1983, Chief LaMunyon presented the program to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). They decided to endorse Torch Run and became the “Founding Law Enforcement Organization.” With the IACP’s support, LETR became the movement's largest public awareness and fundraising group for Special Olympics.

Impact

Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the “Flame of Hope” into Opening Ceremonies of local competitions. They also carry it into Special Olympics State, Provincial, National, Regional and World Games. There are over 97,000 law enforcement members that carry the “Flame of Hope” annually. The flame symbolizes courage and celebration of diversity uniting communities around the globe.

Torch Run has grown over the years and now includes many fundraising platforms. These platforms include: Plane Pulls, Polar Plunges, Tip-A-Cops, and more. Since the beginning, LETR has raised over $600 million for Special Olympics programs.

As retired Chief Richard LaMunyon once said, “What started in 1981…as a flicker of hope for Special Olympics has now become a roaring flame of stability for Special Olympics athletes worldwide.” LETR is changing the future for people with intellectual disabilities. Through the LETR and Special Olympics partnership we are lighting the way for acceptance and inclusion.

Event schedule

Sat, November 4, 2017 7:30 AM - On Site Check in & Registration
Sat, November 4, 2017 8:30 AM - Race Start

Contact information

Event contact: Doug - Event Director
Email: podschwd@apd.aurora.il.us
Phone: +1 630-256-5317

Aurora Police and Special Olympics 5K Run for the Athletes