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Law Enforcement Torch Run® supporting Special Olympics BC

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The Law Enforcement Torch Run is an initiative powered by dedicated law enforcement personnel around the world who want to help Special Olympics athletes experience acceptance, achievement, and admiration through sport.

These events see law enforcement members run or walk alongside Special Olympics BC athletes and other members of their community to raise funds and awareness. 

 

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2026 Events

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    Port Moody Torch Run

    Join us Tuesday, May 12 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Participants will meet at the Port Moody Police Department.

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    Chilliwack Torch Run

    Join us Wednesday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Runners will meet at Lickman Vedder River Parking Lot, and walkers will meet at Peach Park at the Vedder Trail.

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    Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Torch Run

    Join us Thursday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will meet at 11990 Haney Place, Maple Ridge.

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    Greater Victoria Torch Run

    Join us Monday, May 18 at 8:30 a.m. Participants will meet at the parking lot adjacent to the Victoria Legislative Buildings on Menzies, between Superior and Kingston.

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    North Shore Torch Run

    Join us Tuesday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants will meet at the North Vancouver RCMP, 147 E 14th St, North Vancouver.

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    Terrace Torch Run

    Join us Saturday, May 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will meet in the Terrace RCMP parking lot.

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    Langley Torch Run

    Join us Tuesday, May 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Langley RCMP, 22180 48a Ave, Langley.

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    Prince George Torch Run

    Join us Thursday, May 28 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will meet at 455 Victoria St, Prince George.

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    Burnaby Torch Run

    Join us Tuesday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. Participants will meet at Burnaby RCMP Main Detachment, 6355 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby.

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    Abbotsford Torch Run

    Join us Tuesday, June 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Participants will meet at the Rotary Stadium Track, 32470 Haida Drive, Abbotsford.

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    Delta Torch Run

    Join us Tuesday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Participants will meet at Delta Police Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent, Delta.

Can't make it to an event? Anyone can participate at your own pace, at your own place, in the Personal Torch Run!

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Torch Run Fundraising Tips

When you raise funds through the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics BC, you are helping create empowering opportunities for more than 3,400 athletes with intellectual disabilities across the province. 

Check out fundraising tips and download a pledge form!

Torch Run fundraising tips
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Past events

Check out photos from 2025 BC Law Enforcement Torch Run events!

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For more information, please contact:

Meg Ishida, Special Olympics BC Events Manager
Email mishida@specialolympics.bc.ca