The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is held in 50 states and in 35 countries raising $20 million annually and recruiting more than 15,000 law enforcement officers from all over the world. The original Torch Run began in 1981 in Kansas as a vision of Chief Richard LaMunyon who wanted to give his officers an opportunity to participate in something positive.

Arkansas consistently ranks in the emerald level of excellence raising over $500,000 each year since  2010.

The Arkansas Secret Service is the founding law enforcement agency for Arkansas' Torch Run for Special Olympics. 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 LETR in Arkansas originates in over 12 locations and culminates at the site of Summer Games.

The Mission of the LETR is to raise both dollars and awareness for Special Olympics. Nearly 100 agencies and 1,500 officers work year-round in Arkansas to accomplish this goal; they are some of our greatest volunteers. All funds raised go towards supporting Special Olympics Arkansas year round sports training and athletic competition.

LETR holds special events like Polar Plunges, Boots-N-Badges, Tip A Cop, Golf and Softball tournaments. A major source of funding comes from the sale of Torch Run T-shirts that feature a new design each year. Sponsors and corporate donations help round out these fundraising efforts.
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​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

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

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