​WHO WE ARE: The Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics is the largest public awareness vehicle and grass-roots for Special Olympics fundraiser for Special Olympics. Known as Guardians of the Flame, law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the Opening Ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics State, Provincial, National, Regional and World Games. Annually, more than 1600 dedicated and compassionate law enforcement members from all over the state carry the “Flame of Hope,” symbolizing courage and celebration of diversity uniting communities around the state. Arkansas is a part of a global movement that involves more than 110,000 members year-round. 

WHAT WE DO: The LETR for Special Olympics Arkansas engages law enforcement statewide championing acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities, starting first with their own communities. Over the years the Torch Run has evolved and now encompasses a variety of innovative fundraising platforms to include Plane Pull®, Polar Plunge®, Tip-A-Cop®, and more. Arkansas members host over 100 fundraising events year-round and consistently ranks in the emerald level of excellence raising over $500,000 each year since 2010 for Special Olympics Arkansas athletes.

WHY WE DO IT:     As LETR Founder and 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.” Through the partnership of LETR and Special Olympics, we provide opportunities for athletes to empower and transform themselves, their communities and the world. 

ARKANSAS HISTORY:   Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas was started in 1987 by The Arkansas Secret. What began as a 30-mile run is now a four day relay that covers more than 1200 miles and 700 runners. Now more than a run, the Law Enforcement Torch Run is a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics. . The annual LETR in Arkansas originates in over 12 locations and culminates at the site of Summer Games.
LETR is changing the future for people with intellectual disabilities and lighting the way for acceptance and inclusion.
Video by: Steve Landers Auto Group

Helpful Links
​It is official we have a date for   
Summer Games and the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas!
Torch Run will be   June 14, 15, 16 and Final Leg 17th
  • We we would love for each city/county leg to run their normal day. For example if you traditionally run on Monday you would run Monday June 14th.

  • Final Leg    – this will be on Thursday June 17th. (more details to follow about press conference, cruiser involvement, and running the track at Harding.)

  • Summer Games:   We are thrilled to be working on an in person experience for our athletes. It will look different but it will get them back on the playing field, track, etc. That being said. There will be no live Opening Ceremonies, awards presentations, or outside guests for 2021 Summer Games June 24-26th. (Information on how LETR will help present awards safely in your own city/county after Summer Games will be coming out soon.)​
For more information email camie@specialolympicsarkansas.org
Click here for the LETR Summer Games Hype Packet!!

2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run Shirts - ON SALE NOW!




COTTON     Tshirt order form
​RUNNER Tshirt order form  -   RUNNER   ORDER FORMS DUE BY MARCH 31st

For easy email form submission:
  • Download order form and save to your  computer
  • Close out the  online form and    find the order form saved to your computer
  • Fill out form completely
  • Click  the submit button  located on page 2 of the .pdf form
  • Your email should pop up with the form attached 
  • If your email does not pop-up using the submit button, send through your regular email, attach form,    send  to soarea5@aol.com

Thank you Torch Run Partners!

Benton FOP - Forth Smith FOP - Little Rock FOP - Maumelle FOP - FOP Lodge #8