Law Enforcement Torch Run

The real heroes of Special Olympics

More than 2,000 law enforcement officers from throughout Southern California work a whole "new beat" with Special Olympics Southern California.

Local officers go above and beyond the call of duty year-round with their participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run®, which is Special Olympics largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle.

SOSC's Torch Run is one of the leading programs in the world having raised nearly $1.3 million in 2011 with participants from 120 law enforcement agencies.

About the Torch Run

Learn about the officers who have become the largest grassroots fundraisers for Special Olympics.

Polar Plunges

Be bold and face the cold. Hundreds of people will plunge into freezing water to support our athletes. More...

Over the Edge

85 people rappelled down the Hyatt Regency Long Beach on Oct. 29 and raised $150,000. More...

Marathons

Test your endurance by running 26.2 miles in support of a just cause. More...

Thank you to our Sponsors

Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Authorized and Accredited by
Special Olympics, Inc. for the Benefit of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.