Sign up to lace up for the 5th Annual Run with the Heroes 5K Run/Walk, benefiting Special Olympics Texas – Central Texas area. The 5K, presented by Circuit of the Americas, is set for 8:00 a.m. on September 16 at Southpark Meadows in Austin. The race is held every year in honor of fallen heroes and their families, as well as first responders.  This year, the trek is dedicated to Fallen Officer Jaime Padron #6674, who bravely made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his community.

Advance registration is $25; after August 17, registration is $30.  SOTX athletes may participate at no cost.  Sign up here or contact Melissa Matherne (mmatherne@sotx.org) at 512.491.2927 for more information. 

About the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is Special Olympics' largest grass-roots fundraiser and public awareness vehicle.  In Texas, the Law Enforcement Torch Run began in 1985 and had grown to become one of the largest in the nation.  In the last decade, Torch Run has contributed over $11 million through the dedication of thousands of law enforcement personnel fundraising on behalf of SOTX.  The support provided by this dedicated group has contributed greatly to programs in local communities, which involve more than 44,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities throughout the state.

About Special Olympics Texas
Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is a privately funded non-profit organization that changes lives through the power of sport by encouraging and empowering people with intellectual disabilities, promoting acceptance for all, and fostering communities of understanding and respect.  SOTX provides continuing opportunities for more than 44,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the Lone Star State to realize their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship.  To learn more, visit www.specialolympicstexas.org or call 800.876.5646.  Engage with us on: Twitter @SOTexas; fb.com/SpecialOlympicsTX; youtube.com/specialolympicstexas.

 Presenting Sponsor:

Co-Sponsors:
Coca-Cola Refreshments, Food Town, H-E-B Tournament of Champions
Charitable Trust and the Law Enforcement Torch Run