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Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics KY

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

calendar_today 23 May, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $30.00

About the Event

Law Enforcement officers from across the state raising funds and awareness for over 11,300 athletes involved in Special Olympics. This race will be the opening event for the 2026 Special Olympics Summer Games. All proceeds will go towards benefiting the Special Olympics Kentucky. Special Olympics believes that competition among those of equal abilities is the best way to test its athletes’ skills, measure their progress, and inspire them to grow. Special Olympics believes that its program of sports training and competition helps people with intellectual disabilities become physically fit and grow mentally, socially, and spiritually. Special Olympics believes that consistent training is required to develop sports skills.

Special Olympics is founded on the belief that people with intellectual disabilities can, with proper instruction and encouragement, learn, enjoy and benefit from participation in individual and team sports, adapted as necessary to meet the needs of those with special mental and physical limitations.

Races Offered

Law Enforcement Torch Run 5K

May 23, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Louisville.

thermostat Temperature

14.1° / 24.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

13.3° / 23.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 26m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

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air Avg wind speed

9.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:31

nightlight Sunset

20:47

About Louisville

Learn more about the host city, Louisville.

Louisville, the largest city in Kentucky, is known for the Kentucky Derby horserace and as the "gateway to the south" from southern Indiana. It's a lively mid-sized city with an excellent dining scene, ample opportunities for bourbon tasting, and interesting public art. Louisville is also the namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball — the Louisville Slugger.