All joggers welcome for Special Olympics Torch Run at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» April 25
April 20, 2015
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For casual joggers to experienced runners, the annual Special Olympics Torch Run will include the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Northwest Campus Saturday, April 25 for the first time. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Publix on 39th Avenue.
Anyone interested in joining should park near the Police Department on the Northwest Campus before 9:15 a.m. A free shuttle will bring attendees across the street to Publix. Joggers will slowly run as a team beginning at 9:30 a.m. from the Publix on a 1 1/2 mile course. They will be escorted by a law enforcement motorcade made up of officers from Alachua County agencies. The course will end at the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department where lunch will be provided and Special Olympians will join.
This is part of nationwide law enforcement efforts to raise funds for Special Olympics.
Runners must purchase a shirt on site (choices between $20-30) & sign a waiver. Lunch is included. Runners also will receive special discounts after the run to attend the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Zoo and Planetarium.
For more information, call the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department at 352-395-5883.
