FOLLOW THE TORCH RUN FLAME OF HOME
The Special Olympics Torch, the Flame of Hope makes its way to the Special Olympics Louisiana State Games!
Hundreds of Law Enforcement personnel from all over Louisiana escort the Special Olympics torch, the Flame of Hope, throughout their local communities in a relay across Louisiana to the Special Olympics Louisiana State Games. Athletes, families and supporters are encouraged to come out to cheer on Law Enforcement agencies as they pass through their town in honor of our Special Olympics athletes!
Official Torch Run Schedules will be posted below.
For exact times and routes, please contact your local Police Department or Sheriff’s Department. Dates/cities subject to change.
The Special Olympics Torch, the Flame of Hope makes its way to the Special Olympics Louisiana State Games!
Hundreds of Law Enforcement personnel from all over Louisiana escort the Special Olympics torch, the Flame of Hope, throughout their local communities in a relay across Louisiana to the Special Olympics Louisiana State Games. Athletes, families and supporters are encouraged to come out to cheer on Law Enforcement agencies as they pass through their town in honor of our Special Olympics athletes!
Official Torch Run Schedules will be posted below.
For exact times and routes, please contact your local Police Department or Sheriff’s Department. Dates/cities subject to change.
ACADIANA AREA
Lafayette Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Pre-Run Activity: Meet at the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office for pictures and the ceremonial lighting of the Flame of Hope. The run will begin at 8am at Main and Lafayette. Stop at the Apallo Intersection. Board vehicles for the Carencro city limits North on LA 93 to Gloria Switch at the round-about. Go East on Gloria Switch to University. Turn left, heading north on University to starting point in Carencro. Run through Carencro for about 2 mile. Board vehicles to Opelousas *Set up vehicles at City Park @ Crestwell and 182. Down 182, onto 190 towards info center. Drink, food, music and fun after the run! Contact: Aggie Trahan at 337-236-3906 or aggie.trahan@lafayettesheriff.com for more info.
BAYOULAND AREA
St. James Parish - May 15, 2021
Run will begin at 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then to Gramercy to Lutcher Park via Main St. and Lutcher Ave. Contact Sgt. Patrick Hall - Patrick.Hall@stjamessheriff.com
St. John the Baptist Parish – May 13, 2021
Registration opens at 8am with the run at 9am. Start location is Frostop (411 E. Airline Hwy, LaPlace) and travels to Twin Oaks Nursing Home, East St. John High School and Riverside Academy, before ending at St. Peter's Church (total of 8 miles). After party at Frenier's Landing Restaurant and Oyster Bar (113 Dottie Lane, off of Peavine Rd. in LaPlace) from 11:30-12. There will be food, drinks, and music. Contact: Ingrid Perrilloux - ingrid.perrilloux@stjohnsheriff.org
Lafourche Parish – May 19, 2021
Registration opens at 7:30am with the run at 8am. Specific run details coming soon. Contact: Beccy Hebert at beccy-hebert@lpso.net
CAPITAL AREA
Ascension Parish – May 19, 2021
The run will begin at 10am at the SE Ascension Complex Blvd and Worthy Rd. in Gonzales. For additional information please contact Ssgt. LeBlanc at sleblanc@ascensionsheriff.com.
East Baton Rouge Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Official Torch Lighting Ceremony begins at 8:30am at the North Boulevard Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Torch Run will begin immediately after the ceremony.
Livingston Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Run starts at 9:30am at G.M. Varnado and Sons Automotive Center (2500 Florida Blvd SW, Denham Springs) and continues to the Livingston/Tangipahoa Parish line.
NORTHSHORE AREA
St. Tammany Parish – May 6, 2021
Starts/ends at Mandeville Trailhead (675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville) South on Lafitte, West on Monroe St., South on Carroll, East on Lakeshore, and North on Girod. Contact: Trinity Graves at TrinityGraves@stpso.com; Karole Muller at kmuller@cityofmandeville.com; Jessica Sharp at Jessica.Sharp@LA.GOV, or Courtney Graves at cgraves@covla.com
Tangipahoa Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Tangipahoa officers will receive the torch from the Livingston officers at the Tangipahoa Parish Line on Hwy 190 W. in front of Hammond State School and continue to Southeastern Louisiana University for State Summer Games Opening Ceremony.
GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA
Jefferson Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Registration at 7am for 8am run at Kenner Police Headquarters (500 Veterans Blvd.). Enter in the back gate of the building on Nick Congemi Drive, for check in, T-shirt pick up, and to load buses. Party hosted by KPD with lots of Drinks, Food, Music and Prizes. Contact: Ninoska Guggenheim at 504-712-2294 or nguggenheim@kennerpd.com
Plaquemines Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Check-in at 6:30am; run starts at 7:10am. Starts and ends at (13629 Hwy 23 Jesuit Bend) and runs to multiple schools in the parish. Contact: Lauren Roussell Babin at 504-934-6882 or lroussell@ppso.net
NORTHEAST AREA
East Carroll/West Carroll/Madison Parish - Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Oak Grove to Lake Providence to Tullulah
Union Parish - Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Moorehouse to Ouachita to Caldwell Parish – May 27, 2021
A brief ceremony will be held at Morehouse Parish Courthouse, north side of building (100 E. Madison Ave., Bastrop, 71220) and a walk with SOLA athletes around the building. 8:00am registration. 8:30am run. Contact: Tara Wilson at 318-548-0914 or lilbit1025@yahoo.com
NORTHWEST AREA
Caddo/Bossier Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Agencies on the East side of the Red River will meet at Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City and will end at Relay Station, 10281 Hwy-1 South, Shreveport LA. Contact: Chad Davis at 318-773-2582 or chad.davis@caddosheriff.org.
Red River/Natchitoches Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
7am start at NSU Pavilion across from Prather Coliseum. Natchitoches runners then continue on Highway 1 South (55 miles) into Rapides parish ending at Troop E in Alexandria at approx. 2:30 pm. Contact: Wendy Llorens at 318-357-2239 or wllorens@npsheriff.net
DeSoto Parish - RUN INFO COMING SOON!
CENTRAL AREA
Red River/Natchitoches Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Check-in at 12:30am for 1pm run. Runners will meet the North West Area at the Red River Parish Line on Hwy-1 and end at NSU Pavilion across from Prather Coliseum. Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office will host a cookout for the runners and volunteers at the Pavilion area on Northwestern State University campus. Contact: Wendy Llorens at 318-357-2239 or wllorens@npsheriff.net
Grant Parish – May 12, 2021
The run will begin at 8am at Criminal Patrol Division behind Colfax Courthouse. The distance is 1 mile. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Pollock Police Dept - Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
The run begins at 10am at the Pollock Ball Park on LA 8 and ends at Grant 1 Stop LA 165/LA8.
Catahoula Parish - Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Run begins at 11am at Magnolia Hill, Magnolia Street, Jonesville, and ends at Utility Baptist Church on LA 84.
LaSalle Parish – May 20, 2021
The run will begin at 9am at the LaSalle Courthouse (1050 Courthouse Street, Jena) with ceremony. The distance is 1 mile. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Rapides Parish – June 3, 2021
Beginning at 3:30pm, meet at the Alexandria Police Department to the Rapides Parish Courthouse for a brief ceremony. Afterwards, we will continue with a run / walk with our Athletes to the amphitheater. We will conclude the evening with a hamburger cookout (location to be announced) for all participants. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Alexandria – June 4, 2021
Beginning at 6:30 am sharp, we will begin our McArthur Drive run starting at Troop E and ending at McAlister’s Deli on Masonic. This run is approximately 4.5 miles. We will then leave from there and travel to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office for a run to the Paragon Casino at 9:00 am (ish). This run is approximately 1 mile. Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
SOUTHWEST
Calcasieu Parish – May 13, 2021 - 8am
Check-in at 7:30am; run starts at 8am from Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy (3958 Mallard Cove, Lake Charles, LA) and ends at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, where the run will end (5400 E. Broad Street Lake Charles, LA) Contact: Kayla Vincent at 337-302-1848, kvincent@cpso.com or Katelynn McKee at 337-244-7484, kmckee@cpso.com
Lafayette Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Pre-Run Activity: Meet at the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office for pictures and the ceremonial lighting of the Flame of Hope. The run will begin at 8am at Main and Lafayette. Stop at the Apallo Intersection. Board vehicles for the Carencro city limits North on LA 93 to Gloria Switch at the round-about. Go East on Gloria Switch to University. Turn left, heading north on University to starting point in Carencro. Run through Carencro for about 2 mile. Board vehicles to Opelousas *Set up vehicles at City Park @ Crestwell and 182. Down 182, onto 190 towards info center. Drink, food, music and fun after the run! Contact: Aggie Trahan at 337-236-3906 or aggie.trahan@lafayettesheriff.com for more info.
BAYOULAND AREA
St. James Parish - May 15, 2021
Run will begin at 10am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then to Gramercy to Lutcher Park via Main St. and Lutcher Ave. Contact Sgt. Patrick Hall - Patrick.Hall@stjamessheriff.com
St. John the Baptist Parish – May 13, 2021
Registration opens at 8am with the run at 9am. Start location is Frostop (411 E. Airline Hwy, LaPlace) and travels to Twin Oaks Nursing Home, East St. John High School and Riverside Academy, before ending at St. Peter's Church (total of 8 miles). After party at Frenier's Landing Restaurant and Oyster Bar (113 Dottie Lane, off of Peavine Rd. in LaPlace) from 11:30-12. There will be food, drinks, and music. Contact: Ingrid Perrilloux - ingrid.perrilloux@stjohnsheriff.org
Lafourche Parish – May 19, 2021
Registration opens at 7:30am with the run at 8am. Specific run details coming soon. Contact: Beccy Hebert at beccy-hebert@lpso.net
CAPITAL AREA
Ascension Parish – May 19, 2021
The run will begin at 10am at the SE Ascension Complex Blvd and Worthy Rd. in Gonzales. For additional information please contact Ssgt. LeBlanc at sleblanc@ascensionsheriff.com.
East Baton Rouge Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Official Torch Lighting Ceremony begins at 8:30am at the North Boulevard Town Square in downtown Baton Rouge. The Baton Rouge Torch Run will begin immediately after the ceremony.
Livingston Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Run starts at 9:30am at G.M. Varnado and Sons Automotive Center (2500 Florida Blvd SW, Denham Springs) and continues to the Livingston/Tangipahoa Parish line.
NORTHSHORE AREA
St. Tammany Parish – May 6, 2021
Starts/ends at Mandeville Trailhead (675 Lafitte Street, Mandeville) South on Lafitte, West on Monroe St., South on Carroll, East on Lakeshore, and North on Girod. Contact: Trinity Graves at TrinityGraves@stpso.com; Karole Muller at kmuller@cityofmandeville.com; Jessica Sharp at Jessica.Sharp@LA.GOV, or Courtney Graves at cgraves@covla.com
Tangipahoa Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Tangipahoa officers will receive the torch from the Livingston officers at the Tangipahoa Parish Line on Hwy 190 W. in front of Hammond State School and continue to Southeastern Louisiana University for State Summer Games Opening Ceremony.
GREATER NEW ORLEANS AREA
Jefferson Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Registration at 7am for 8am run at Kenner Police Headquarters (500 Veterans Blvd.). Enter in the back gate of the building on Nick Congemi Drive, for check in, T-shirt pick up, and to load buses. Party hosted by KPD with lots of Drinks, Food, Music and Prizes. Contact: Ninoska Guggenheim at 504-712-2294 or nguggenheim@kennerpd.com
Plaquemines Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Check-in at 6:30am; run starts at 7:10am. Starts and ends at (13629 Hwy 23 Jesuit Bend) and runs to multiple schools in the parish. Contact: Lauren Roussell Babin at 504-934-6882 or lroussell@ppso.net
NORTHEAST AREA
East Carroll/West Carroll/Madison Parish - Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Oak Grove to Lake Providence to Tullulah
Union Parish - Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Moorehouse to Ouachita to Caldwell Parish – May 27, 2021
A brief ceremony will be held at Morehouse Parish Courthouse, north side of building (100 E. Madison Ave., Bastrop, 71220) and a walk with SOLA athletes around the building. 8:00am registration. 8:30am run. Contact: Tara Wilson at 318-548-0914 or lilbit1025@yahoo.com
NORTHWEST AREA
Caddo/Bossier Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Agencies on the East side of the Red River will meet at Bossier City Civic Center, Bossier City and will end at Relay Station, 10281 Hwy-1 South, Shreveport LA. Contact: Chad Davis at 318-773-2582 or chad.davis@caddosheriff.org.
Red River/Natchitoches Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
7am start at NSU Pavilion across from Prather Coliseum. Natchitoches runners then continue on Highway 1 South (55 miles) into Rapides parish ending at Troop E in Alexandria at approx. 2:30 pm. Contact: Wendy Llorens at 318-357-2239 or wllorens@npsheriff.net
DeSoto Parish - RUN INFO COMING SOON!
CENTRAL AREA
Red River/Natchitoches Parish – Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Check-in at 12:30am for 1pm run. Runners will meet the North West Area at the Red River Parish Line on Hwy-1 and end at NSU Pavilion across from Prather Coliseum. Natchitoches Parish Sheriff's Office will host a cookout for the runners and volunteers at the Pavilion area on Northwestern State University campus. Contact: Wendy Llorens at 318-357-2239 or wllorens@npsheriff.net
Grant Parish – May 12, 2021
The run will begin at 8am at Criminal Patrol Division behind Colfax Courthouse. The distance is 1 mile. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Pollock Police Dept - Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
The run begins at 10am at the Pollock Ball Park on LA 8 and ends at Grant 1 Stop LA 165/LA8.
Catahoula Parish - Updated info for 2021 coming soon!
Run begins at 11am at Magnolia Hill, Magnolia Street, Jonesville, and ends at Utility Baptist Church on LA 84.
LaSalle Parish – May 20, 2021
The run will begin at 9am at the LaSalle Courthouse (1050 Courthouse Street, Jena) with ceremony. The distance is 1 mile. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Rapides Parish – June 3, 2021
Beginning at 3:30pm, meet at the Alexandria Police Department to the Rapides Parish Courthouse for a brief ceremony. Afterwards, we will continue with a run / walk with our Athletes to the amphitheater. We will conclude the evening with a hamburger cookout (location to be announced) for all participants. Contact: Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
Alexandria – June 4, 2021
Beginning at 6:30 am sharp, we will begin our McArthur Drive run starting at Troop E and ending at McAlister’s Deli on Masonic. This run is approximately 4.5 miles. We will then leave from there and travel to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office for a run to the Paragon Casino at 9:00 am (ish). This run is approximately 1 mile. Lt. Amanda Fournier at amanda.fournier@la.gov
SOUTHWEST
Calcasieu Parish – May 13, 2021 - 8am
Check-in at 7:30am; run starts at 8am from Calcasieu Parish Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy (3958 Mallard Cove, Lake Charles, LA) and ends at Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, where the run will end (5400 E. Broad Street Lake Charles, LA) Contact: Kayla Vincent at 337-302-1848, kvincent@cpso.com or Katelynn McKee at 337-244-7484, kmckee@cpso.com
