Torch Run
The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Nebraska (LETR) will be hosting Torch Run events throughout the state throughout the month of May. These Torch Runs bring together local law enforcement, Special Olympics Nebraska (SONE) athletes, supporters and volunteers to run the SONE “Flame of Hope” through their community to raise money and awareness for SONE and the organization’s over 7,700 athletes who have an intellectual disability.
The Torch Run culminates at the SONE State Summer Games. The final Torch Run will take place during Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Games, on the evening of Thursday, May 28.
The cost to register is $25 and includes a 2026 LETR t-shirt. To be guaranteed a t-shirt, you must register for the run by May 1st (one t-shirt per registrant). The t-shirt comes in youth and adult sizes, is royal blue and a soft cotton fabric. It will be mailed to the address used to register.
You can register to run in your community through our fundraising site using the Online Registration link below or by filling out our Torch Run Waiver below and turning it in to your run coordinator.
If you wish to only purchase a t-shirt and not run, you can do so using the registration link below as well.
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You must sign this waiver if you did not register for the run online. Please either turn in this form to your run coordinator or email to torchrun@sone.org
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If you are a run coordinator and collecting t-shirt orders, or an individual wishing to purchase a t-shirt, please use this form and email to torchrun@sone.org.
2026 COMMUNITY TORCH RUN SCHEDULE
Location: AURORA
Date: May 21st
Start: 5:30p.m.
Event: Start at the county courthouse, west to 8th Street and north to Cole Park
Contact: Jeromy McCoy, jmccoy@hamiltoncountyne.gov
Location: KEARNEY
Date: May 22nd
Start: 4:00p.m.
Event: The run will take place from Younes to the Sports Plex running down Talmadge. At the Sports Plex we will take photos, eat some food, and explore emergency services vehicles. Please attend if you can!
Contact: Seth Vanhorn, SVanhorn@kearneygov.org
Location: LINCOLN
Date: May 19th
Start: 12:00p.m.
Event: Run begins at noon on the campus of UNL, followed by a ceremony beginning at 12:30p.m. on the steps of the Lincoln Police Department headquarters.
Contact: Lynette Russell, LPD1254@cjis.lincoln.ne.gov
Location: OMAHA - Gene Leahy Mall (1302 Farnam St, Omaha, NE)
Date: May 26th
Registration: Preferred online or 6:30p.m. the day of the event
Start: 7:00 – 8:30p.m.
Event: Support Special Olympics by purchasing a T-shirt at any time. Participants interested in walking or joining the 5K Fun Run should gather at Gene Leahy Mall at 7:00 PM for the official Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics kickoff.
Contact: Marcus Taylor, marcus.taylor@cityofomaha.org
Location: YORK
Date: May 23rd
Registration: 10:30a.m.
Start Time: 11:00a.m.
Event: Participants will meet at Levitt Stadium at 10:30a.m. for a community run. All walkers, joggers and runners are welcome! The run will conclude at the Peyton Parker Lane Playground with a celebratory party.
Contact: Officer Stephanie Schroeder, sschroeder@cityofyork.ne.gov
