Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics 2023

Written by: Amy Kerrigan, Communication Specialist

June 20, 2023 at 8:30 am
Start: Kroger by St Rt 29, Urbana
End: The Depot Coffeehouse, Urbana

Come out and line the streets to cheer on local law enforcement and Special Olympics athletes as they carry the Special Olympics Torch through Urbana, Ohio.

Athletes and officers will start at Kroger next to State Route 29 in Urbana. They will carry the torch all along 29 until they reach The Depot Coffeehouse. 

The public are welcome to stand along the route and cheer as runners go by. Everyone is also welcome to jog or ride bikes along side the torch runners. 

Just like the typical Olympic Games, the torch represents represents the start of the ultimate competition. The Ohio statewide Special Olympic Games will take place on June 23-25 in Columbus, Ohio. In Columbus, top Special Olympics athletes from all over Ohio will compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals. 

This year, the Champaign County Special Olympics will bring 6 athletes to the state competition. All of them will compete in weightlifting. Local Coordinator, Alfredo Gutierrez, thanks local law enforcement for their continued support of Champaign County Special Olympics and says he would love to see the community "come and support your local athletes as they prep for state".

For more information on the Champaign County chapter of Special Olympics, contact Alfredo Gutierrez at [email protected] or 937-206-5682.

Read more about Special Olympics Ohio and the upcoming Torch Run here: ​​sooh.org/law-enforcement-torch-run/

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Photo courtesy of Champaign County Special Olympics