County | Date 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run Calendar |
Alachua | May 6 The run will begin at 6:00 pm at the Publix at Butler Plaza west near Target and finishes at Celebration Pointe. Please stay for the festivities after the run. |
Baker | April 17 We will start gathering at 9:00 am, and the run will START at 10:00 am. Begin at the Baker County Courthouse. Head South toward E Macclenny Ave. Turn right onto E Macclenny Ave. Turn right onto West Blvd N. Turn left and end at Macclenny Park. |
Bay | March 17 We will meet at Publix at 2310 S. HWY 77 in Lynn Haven at 0815 for admin and photos. At 0900 the run will exit the parking lot turning south (right) on to HWY 77. At approx. 2 miles the run will turn west (right)on to 23rd Street. Approx. 1.5 miles the run will turn right into the parking lot of the PUBLIX at 23rd Street Plaza. The address is 650 West 23rd Street, Panama City.
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Bradford | May 1 0900 Hours Primary Route: 1 mile Courthouse to Downtown Square Temple Avenue (US 301) south to Call Street, east to the Square
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Brevard | March 26 Start and Finish: Run starts and ends at Palm Bay City Hall Staging at 9:00AM Run Begins at 9:30AM
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Broward | April 15 9:25 AM A1A Sunrise Blvd. (2nd leg is 2.1 miles) 10:00 AM A1A & Oakland Park Blvd. (3rd leg is 1.8 miles) 10:35 AM A1A & Commercial Blvd. (4th leg is 0.7 miles) 10:50 AM 4703 N. Ocean Drive, Sea Ranch Lakes (Sea Ranch Centre) End of Run
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Calhoun | March 20 The run will begin at 9:00 a.m. (CST) at the courthouse in Blountstown, FL on Hwy 20. The runners will travel approx ½ mile then turn right on Hwy 71 North and finish at Ramsey's Cash Saver. The total distance run is approx 1.75 miles. |
Charlotte | April 22 The run will begin at 8:00am at the Publix located at Punta Gorda Crossings. They are located at 2310 Tamiami Trail, at the corner of 41 and Airport Road. The run will travel north bound across the SR 41 bridge making a stop at the Charlotte Harbor School to greet the students and a quick water break. We will then continue across Tamiami Trail ending at the Publix at Port Charlotte Crossing. They are located at 4265 Tamiami Trail in Charlotte Harbor. The run is a total of 4.9 miles. There will be a van and trailer at the Publix at Port Charlotte Crossing at 0745 hours, departing at 0810 hours sharp to carry runners and bicycles down to the Punta Gorda Crossings.
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Citrus | April 27 We will begins at 8:00AM at the Crystal River Fire Department (650 NW 3rd Ave, Crystal River, FL 34428), travel south on Hwy 19, and then East on Hwy 44 to the Crystal Springs Publix (3 miles). From Publix, we will have a bike ride East on Hwy 44 to the Inverness Bealls (about 10 miles). We will run again East on Hwy 44, finishing at the steps of the Sheriff’s Office on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave (4 miles).
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Clay | March 27 Cross Hwy 17 from Publix to the Black Creek Bike Trail Travel North on the Black Creek Bike Trail to Village Square Parkway Travel NW on Village Square Parkway to Town Center Blvd Travel South on Town Center Blvd to Old Hard Rd. Travel NW on Old Hard Rd into the Plantation Sports Complex, located at 321 Old Hard Rd Total 2.1 mi Contact: Zach Cox |
Collier | April 3 Opening ceremony begins at 7:45 am at Gordon River Greenway Park (1596 Golden Gate Pkwy, Naples, FL 34105) The run begins at 8:15 am. We will run to Publix at 1981 Tamiami Trl North, Naples, FL 34102.
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Columbia | April 7 Start time: 10:30 am The route will start at the First United Methodist Church (973 S Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32025) then head north on Marion St/US 441, right on Veterans Street, right on Ne Lake Desota Circle and then ends at the Darby Pavillion. Contact: Clint Dicks |
DeSoto | March 24 At 8:30 am at 208 E Cypress St. Arcadia FL.
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Dixie | April 30 Run will begin at 9:00 am, on the Florida Green Way Trail, beginning at the caution light where you turn onto the prison road and ending at the Dixie County Courthouse. Run is approximately 2 miles.
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Duval | April 21 Route:starting at the Police Memorial Building (501 E. Bay Street) and ending at Lot Z. Time TBD
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Escambia | March 9
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Flagler | April 25
Running from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center (61 Sheriff EW Johnston Dr, Bunnell, FL 32110), pass the Flagler County Emergency Operations Center, turning around at the Flagler County Tax Collector Office, and ending back at FCSO.
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Franklin | March 19 We will start at 9:00 am at the Apalachicola Bay Charter School at 12th St and Hwy 98 in Apalachicola. We will follow 98 through town and end at Battery Park near the bridge. After we finish the Apalachicola leg, we’ll travel to Carrabelle. The Carrabelle leg will start at the Moorings Marina at the foot of the Carrabelle bridge and go to the Courthouse Annex east of Carrabelle on Hwy 98.
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Gadsden | April 13 Start Time: 10:00 am
Contact: Rashaud Haywood |
Gilchrist | April 2 Register and sign waivers at 8:30 am. We will start our run at 9:00am am in front of Trenton Elementary, run to the Gilchrist County Courthouse.
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Glades | May 2 Begins at 9:00 am in the parking lot of First Bank located on U.S. 27 South Bound and West Avenue. The runners will run east on U.S. 27 and turn south onto 6th Street. The runners will then turn West on Avenue J and continue to 8th Street. The runners will turn south on 8th street till they get to Avenue M. The runners will then turn east on Avenue M. The runners will then enter the Moore Have Middle/High School field where the run ends. |
Gulf | March 18 Registration: 7:45 am First location: Wewahitchka run 8:00 am Start at Lake Alice Park, End: Wewahitchka Elementary Second location: Port St. Joe run 9:30 am Start at Gulf County Courthouse PSJ. End: Frank Pate Park
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Hamilton | April 8 Registration time: 9:00 am Run start time: 9:45am We will meet and start at the old IGA parking lot in Hamilton County on US Hwy 41 at 9:45am. The route will be approximately 0.8 mile Hatley Street West making a left on N.E. 2nd Ave, with final destination to the Hamilton County Courthouse. |
Hardee | March 24 Run starts at 10:30 and we are going to start at 230 South Florida Ave., Wauchula and go to 209 W. Main Street, Wauchula.
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Hendry | April 25 8:00 am start at the American Legion at 699 W Hickpochee Ave, LaBelle, FL 33935 heading east to the Hendry County Sheriff's Office at 101 South Bridge Street, LaBelle a distance of .9 of a mile. Contact: Lt. Archer (863) 517-1285 |
Hernando | April 22
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Highlands | March 27 Run starts at 8am. Highlands Hammock State Park, 5931 Hammock Rd., Sebring 33872. Meet in the main parking area for the picnic grounds.
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Hillsborough | April 23 Stage: 10:00 am at Ballast Point Park 10:15 Leave Ballast Point, travel north on Bayshore (2.3 miles) 10:35 Pass Bay-to-Bay, continue 2.4 miles (Staging area two: For runners that would like to do 3.2 miles, we will slow down the pace to 11 minute mile pace for 2.4 miles. Parking is available on the southwest corner.) 11:10 Arrives at the Pirate Ship Wharf (short rest for photos) (Staging area three: For runners that want to do .8 miles at a 12-13 minute mile pace.) 11:19 Leave for downtown Convention Center (slow jog) 11:25 Arrive at the Convention Center (.8 miles) |
Holmes | March 13 We will begin at the Piggly Wiggly on Hwy 79 in Bonifay at 0800 CST. The run will travel south on Hwy 79 to Pennsylvania Street, then left to Oklahoma Street to finish at the Holmes County Courthouse. Distance is approximately 1 mile.
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Indian River | April 29 Please take note of the following information regarding the Special Olympics Torch Run. The event will take place on April 8, 2026, with staging beginning at 8:30 AM and the run starting at 9:00 AM. The starting point will be at the at Chili's (940 US Highway 1), Vero Beach, FL 32960. The route will begin by heading north on US-1 to 1255 US-1 (Publix) for a water break and photo opportunity. After that, the run will continue north on US-1 to 415 21st St, Vero Beach, 32960 (Publix) for another water break and photo opportunity. After that the run will continue East on 211st Street to end at 2-12 Park Ave (Youngs Park), where food and refreshments will be provided. Contact: Scott Burke |
Jackson | March 23 Sneads: Registration time will be from 7:00am – 7:45am. Run start time will be 8:00am. Run Route will begin on hwy 90 west from the welcome to Sneads sign and end in front of McDaniel’s IGA. The route is approximately 2 miles. Sneads Police Department will be providing a police escort. Water & fruit will be provided for all participants. Western: The run will begin at approximately 9:30am at the Marianna Cinemas (4341 Lafayette Street) The route will take the runners through Marianna and end at the Gateway Overlook Pass(53005 Lafayette Street). Approximately 1.1 miles
Catherine Evans - Catherine.evans@mtctrains.com |
Jefferson | April 7 The run will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Court House and go down South US 19, ending at Winn Dixie.
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Lafayette | April 8 Gather at 8:30 AM Run begins at 9:00 AM at Lafayette County Veterans Memorial Park on 27 and ends at the Lafayette EMS Station.
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Lake | April 2 9:00 am Registration Opens in the parking lot of Special Olympics Florida, 1915 Don Wickham Drive 9:30 am Opening Ceremony 9:45 am Walkers will leave 10:00 am Runners will leave This run ends in the Special Olympics Florida parking lot
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Lee | February 27 Registration at 7:30am at Lee Sheriff’s Office Headquarters 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Ft. Myers. Run begins at 9:00am Route will start and end at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters. Route is approximately 4 miles
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Leon (Capitol Ceremony) | April 14
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Levy | May 6 Starting at 1:00 pm Start at the Levy County Sheriff's Office at #9150 NE 80th Avenue in Bronson, Fl and 2 miles to Bronson Middle High School at #351 Ishie Avenue in Bronson, Fl. Contact: Adam Hiers (352) 221-5045 |
Liberty | March 20 We will run from the Liberty County High School on Hwy 20 and run west to the Apalachee Restaurant starting at 8:00AM EST. We will have a photo opportunity of all the runners at the Liberty County Courthouse at 8:45AM.
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Madison | April 10 We will meet at 8:30am and begin the run at 9:00am. Run begins at the Madison County Courthouse and will travel South on Range Ave, turn right on SW Dade St. and right headed back North again on SW Horry Ave. West on US Hwy 90 and end at the Madison Veterinary Clinic at Captain Brown Rd. and US 90. The route is approximately 1.25 miles.
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Manatee | March 21 Run begins at 8:00AM at Bradenton Riverwalk
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Marion | April 3 • Start at McPherson Complex at 0900 and go South on Southeast 25th Ave • Proceed to SE 17th St (.5 mile) • Make left (East) on SE 17th St • On SE 17th St, proceed to SE 30th Ave (.5 mile) • Make right (South) on SE 30th Ave • On SE 30th Ave go to SE 18th St (.1 mile) • Make left onto SE 18th St and follow around the curb until it turns into SE 32nd Ave and enters the back of the Publix parking lot. (.5 mile) • Rest at Publix- Walkers backtrack on the same route. • Runners leave from the rear of Publix back to SE 32nd Ave and make a right (South) toward SE 24th St. • Runners make left (East) on SE 24th St to SE 36th Ave (.4 mile) • Runners make left (North) on SE 36th Ave to SE 17th St (.5 mile) • At SE 17th St, runners make a left (West) back to SE 25th Ave (1 mile), crossing over SE 30th Ave where the walkers will be entering SE 17th St. • Runners and Walkers will continue back to NE 25th Ave • All will make at right (North) on SE 25th Ave to Mcpherson Complex (.5 mile) Contact: David Woolf - 352-572-0726 / Sgt. Juan Ocasio |
Martin | May 1 Start Time: 8:00 AM Start Location: Publix @ Cove Road (5893 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997) Route: Entire route is on US1 heading north in the northbound lanes Contact: Trish Green |
Miami-Dade | March 14 Miami-Dade College Kendall Campus 11011 SW 104 Street, Miami, Fl 33176 Registration - 8:00AM Run begins at 8:30AM Contact: Eida Rodriguez, (786)338-0714 emrodriguez@mdso.com |
Miami-Dade (Miami Gardens) | TBD Contact: Diana Hendricks |
Miami-Dade | April 24 Start Location: JD Reed Park 8:00 am – Registration 9:00 am – Run Starts 9:30 am – Run Ends Run is 1 mile Yadiel Rodriguez - 305-224-5409 |
Miami Beach PD | April 28 Location Miami Beach Police Station (1100 Washington Ave) Registration Begins: 8am (sign waivers) Ceremony / Run Begins: 9am Contact: NRO Liz Rodriguez elizabethrodriguez@miamibeachfl.gov for additional information |
Miami-Dade Miccosukee Tribe | April 15 Registration begins at 8:00AM. Run starts at the following sites at 9:00AM Run Begins: Miccosukee Golf Course 6401 Kendale Lakes Drive, Miami, FL 33183 Route Distance: 3.0 miles Contact:: CPL. Martel Llewellyn Title: PIO Phone: 786-905-4624 Email: Martell@miccosukeetribe.com
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Monroe | April 24 Race route: * Begin College of the Florida Keys on Stock Island (Approximate Time 0800) * Gerald Adams Elementary School (Approximate Time 0810) *MCSO Fountain (Approximate Time 0830) * Sears Town “Old Publix” (Approximate Time 0900) * New Publix Key Plaza Shopping Center (Approximate 0915) * Poinciana Elementary School (Approximate Time 0930) * Horace O’Bryant Middle School (HOB) (Approximate Time 1000) * Marc House (Approximate Time 1030) * Southernmost Point (Approximate Time 1115) Torch Exchange from the Sheriff to the Chief of Key West Times and routes are subject to change
Water stops Participants can run any leg Support vehicles Motorists are asked to be patient Contact: Special Agent Alverez - Michaelalverez@fdle.state.fl |
Nassau | April 10 Start Time: 10:00AM Start at Wildlight Elementary in Yulee and run to the Publix in Wildlight.
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Nassau | April 10 starting at 0800 hours. Our location will change for this year as our Publix is closed for renovation. We will start at the Fernandina Beach Marina and go up Centre Street thru downtown and end at Tasty’s. The course is roughly ½ mile. Once we finish, we will hand the torch off to NCSO.
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North Bay Village | TBD Registration starts at 7am at 1666 Kennedy Causeway Run begins at 8am Participants finish at the Treasure Island Elementary Athletics Field (7540 East Treasure Drive) Contact: Amy Gordon |
Okaloosa | March 11 Gather and sign waivers at 0800. Run will begin at 0900 at Publix at Northcrest (1355 North Ferdon Blvd, Crestview). The run will travel down Industrial Blvd and continue south for 1.5 miles to Stillwell Blvd, then left on Stillwell Blvd and end in the parking lot of the Crestview Police Department.
Gather at Publix at 610 Eglin Pkwy NE (Corner of Racetrack Rd) in Fort Walton Beach at 11:00, leaving at about 11:15 traveling south on Eglin Pkwy. Ending at the Arby’s ( 236 Eglin Parkway NE) Contact: Lt. Jeremy Miller and Chistopher McClellan |
Okeechobee | April 17 8:30am- Starting from the Okeechobee Sheriff’s Office, located at 504 NW 4th Street, travel south on 5th Avenue, then left on Hwy 70 to Hwy 441, south on Hwy 441 to Publix. |
Orange | April 8 v The Run will take place at Publix Lake Hart (10615 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, Florida 32832) We will have a map for our staging areas. v The Sheriff will provide the opening remarks at 0900 hours and the run will kick off shortly after. Contact: Brooke Eckenrod (OCSO) |
Orlando PD | April 9 Location:.Run will start at the Lake Baldwin Trail, Harbor Park, located at 4990 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814.
A group photo will be taken at 0930 hours, followed by a safety briefing. The run will promptly start at 1000 hours. This is a 2.6-mile run that is not timed or run for speed. Contact: Michelle Rogers - 407-246-2095 |
Osceola | April 17 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Registration at Osceola County Sheriff’s Office (2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Kissimmee) 9:00 AM Torch Run Ceremonies to begin, with the run following Route: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office to Partin Settlement Partin Settlement to E 192 East on 192 to Main Street in Kissimmee South on Main Street Break at Cherry Street (approx 10 minutes) Back on Main Street heading toward Kissimmee Lakefront Left on Ruby from Broadway End run at Heron Pavilion
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Palm Beach | April 14 Staging at 8:30 AM on the corner of Hypoluxo Rd and US. 1. Run starts at 9:15 AM |
Pasco | April 15
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Pinellas | April 16 Notes: The Torch Run starts at the Philippe Park, located at 2525 Philippe Pkwy in Safety Harbor and finishes at Paul B. Stephens Exceptional School, located at 2935 Co Road 193 in Clearwater. The total race is 4 miles. All agencies are invited to participate in the race and run together as a group to Paul B. Stephens. An opening ceremony and torch lighting will take place before the race begins at Philippe Park.The command staff from all agencies attending are welcome to make opening remarks Because this is not a race, a 12 minute mile pace is encouraged so as many runners can participate as possible. Persons riding bikes or skating should have proper safety equipment as this event takes place along major public roads. Please no child passengers either on bicycles or in tow. , Run START: 10:45 a.m. – Philippe Park Route: (4 miles) Begin at 2525 Philippe Parkway and proceed south of Philippe Parkway to Main Street West on Main Street to McMullen Booth Road Continue West on Sunset Point Road to N Co Rd 193 South on N Co Rd 193 to the front bus circles of Paul B. Stephens Exceptional School and the finish line.
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Polk | April 9 Staging: 9:00 am Run begins at Publix, 1395 6th Street NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881 |
Putnam | TBD Lineup will begin at riverfront park at 9:30am The run will begin and end at the riverfront park and is a total of 1.4 miles. Immediately following the torch run there will be vendors and a touch a truck at the riverfront park for the public to enjoy
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Sanford | March 23 Meet at the Civic Center ( 401 E. Seminole Blvd ) Registration - 8:00AM - Run begins at 8:30AM Run begins at Roundabout by the zoo Contact: Officer T. Torres or 407-688-5070 |
Santa Rosa | March 10 Staging at 8:30am and running by 9am. We will start at the McDonalds at the intersection of Hwy 90 and Dogwood and run to the Veteran’s Memorial Park at the Blackwater River Memorial Park. This run is approximately 1.4 miles.
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Sarasota CSO | April 17 Starts at 8 am from Hooter’s at US 41 / Stickney Point
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Sarasota PD | April 24 Run starts at 9:00AM 3825 S. Osprey Road, Sarasota, Fl Contact Robert Morrison - 941-702-1113 |
Sarasota | April 10 Run begins at 0700 hours at the Cocoplum Publix located at 17179 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287. We will then travel north on Tamiami Trail in the right lane until we reach the intersection of Tamiami Trail and Ortiz Blvd where we will turn right and finish on the side street near Caddy Carts.
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Sarasota | April 10 Run begins at 0900 hours at the Venice Beach Pavilion Ofc Erin Skaggs, (941) 468-3531 |
Seminole | March 23 Meet at the Civic Center ( 401 E. Seminole Blvd ) Registration - 8:00AM - Run begins at 8:30AM Run begins at Roundabout by the zoo Contact Alessandra Halverson @ 407-665-1751 for purchasing merchandise Contact: Sergeant Smith or Sergeant Lohri for participation information and to RSVP for the event and lunch. |
St. Johns | Feb 21 Run will start at 0900. The start and finish location will be at Francis Field ( 25 West Castillo Drive in Saint Augustine) The route will be 1.9 miles traveling through historic downtown Saint Augustine, Parking will be available at the historic downtown parking facility and Ameris Bank. Both locations are directly across the street from Francis Field |
St. Lucie | May 9 Run will start at 9:00 AM Central High School located at 4101 S. 25th street, Fort Pierce, FL 34981. The run will conclude at the Publix located at 5555 NW St.James Drive, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 Contacts: Doris Tracey, 772-626-1868; and Jorge Goz 772-370-0065 |
Sumter | April 6 It will Start at Kenny Dixon and from Kenny Dixon near the skate park, we will travel east on W. Noble to US HWY 301. Then South on US HWY 301 to Bushnell Plaza and go east towards the Historic Court House Steps. Approximately 1.4 miles. After leaving the Court House steps, we will travel south on N. Florida St to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Go east on Dr. MLK Jr. Ave to 316 Dr. MLK Jr. Ave (ARC of Sumter County). Approximately .7 miles. The total distance is 2.1 miles.
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Suwannee | April 10 Registration will begin at 9AM. The run start time is 10AM. Run will be a two mile run leaving Suwannee High School traveling west on Pinewood Way to Walker Street, north on Walker to 11th Street, east on 11th Street, and then south on Pine Avenue ending back at Suwannee High School. Contact: Jeff Miara, Terra Godwin, and Sarah Bennett |
Taylor | April 9 Meet at Walmart in Perry at 0930 hours. The run will begin at 1000 hours. The run begins at Walmart and then head north on Jefferson Street and end at the Taylor County Courthouse. The distance is approximately 1.02 miles. |
Union | April 17 Registration at 7:30. Run begins promptly at 8:30. Starting location will be at the lake on Lake Ave in Lake Butler. Run will travel up Lake Ave to Hwy 100, then west on Hwy 100 to 12th Street, travel up 12th Street to Hwy 121, north on 121 to the elementary school, ending at the high school. Walkers can join in at the elementary school. Route is approximately 2.8 miles.
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Volusia | May TBD The event will begin with registration at 8 a.m. at Limitless Park (700 Hull Road, Ormond Beach, Florida, 32174). The run will begin at 8:45 a.m. that is a nice ½ mile run down Doug Thomas Way and back to complete a 1-mile fun run. We will have Food Trucks, “Touch-A-Truck” and more. Contact: Sergeant Jay Brennan |
Wakulla | April 15 We will be gathering at 9:30 a.m. and the run will start at 10 a.m. We begin at the Wakula County Sheriff's Office parking lot at 15 Oak Streek and follow Oak Street to Cedar Avenue. After a quick dog leg on Cedar Avenue we will run the rest of the way on Ochlockonee Street and finish where the Wakulla County Courthouse meets Arran Road. Distance is 1.4 miles.
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Walton | March 12 We will begin to gather at 0800 hours at Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood at 95 Circle Drive in Defuniak Springs. After a short photo session at approx. 0830 hours, we will run around Lake Defuniak and end back at Chautauqua Hall. If a runner is unable to keep pace, we will have a transport vehicle in back so that a runner can ride the rest of the way or simply take a break. Please remember to wear your SOFL LETR shirt.
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Washington | March 16 We are planning to meet at 8:00am., in front of the Washington County Courthouse, (1293 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428). The run will begin at 8:30am. Commencing from the Court House in Chipley, Fl., ending at Peoples South Bank, located in front of Walmart. The run will be approximately 2.1 miles. Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the run by Mrs. Tisha Marsceill and the fine folks of Peoples South Bank. We encourage everyone to come out and participate for this great cause.
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