Law enforcement officers from over 300 Florida agencies — Police departments, Sheriff’s offices, FL Dept of Corrections, FL Dept of Law Enforcement, FBI, DEA, U.S. Customs, Air Force Police and FL Fish and Wild Life Conservation Commission — all participate in the state-wide torch run to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Each year, over 5,000 officers carry the torch on a 1500-mile relay through 67 counties in Florida.
The intrastate torch relay will start at the end of March and culminate at the Opening Ceremony of our Special Olympics Florida State Games. Officers from around the state join together to bring the Flame of Hope™ into the stadium.
The torch will arrive in Manatee County on April 6. Join us at 8AM for a memorable 5K run/walk/race along the scenic downtown Bradenton Riverwalk, and enjoy camaraderie and post race food and beverages provided by the Manatee County Sheriff's Department.
Pre Race Packet Pick Up will take place on Friday, April 5th, 2024 from 11AM to 4PM at Fit2Run Bradenton, 4951 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34210.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Torch Run Kids Dash Closed
Online registration closed-
Age Bracketed Kids Dashes of varying distances depending on age (3-4) (5-6) (7-9) (10-12). Kids Dashers remain on the closed race course within eyesight of the Start/Finish line. Kids Dashers receive a medal and post race food and drinks.
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$10.00Mar 7 – Apr 4
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$10.00
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Manatee County 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
Join with Florida law enforcement agencies for a memorable 5K along the scenic Bradenton Riverwalk. Registration includes chip timed race bib, finisher's medal and post race food and drinks. 2024 Torch Run shirts can be purchased via the link in your Registration confirmation email.
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$35.00Mar 7 – Apr 4
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$39.00
Late Registration
Apr 5 – Apr 6
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Event schedule
- Fri, April 5, 2024 11:00 AM - Pre-Race Packet Pick Up (Ends at 4PM)
- Sat, April 6, 2024 6:30 AM - Race Day Registration and Packet Pick Up (ends at 7:59 AM)
- Sat, April 6, 2024 8:00 AM - Torch Run Kids Dash
- Sat, April 6, 2024 8:25 AM - Manatee County 5K
Contact information
- Event contact
- Rick Alvarado
