Close to 600 police officers from throughout Delaware will participate in the milestone 40th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Delaware, scheduled for June 10-12, 2026. The officers will carry the Flame of Hope to honor Special Olympics Delaware athletes.
The inspiring three-day journey will cover multiple segments from Fenwick Island to Wilmington, demonstrating law enforcement’s unwavering dedication to inclusion and supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Since beginning, Delaware’s Law Enforcement Torch Run has generated more than $13 million to fund year-round athletic training and competitions for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
The northern route kicks off at 9:00 a.m. from New Castle County Police Department, proceeding to Wilmington PD for a 9:30 a.m. ceremony, then continuing via Kirkwood Highway to Delaware State Police Troop 6…