Law Enforcement Torch Run - South Australia

18/10/2026

Getting closer,
it is your time to SHINE.

Over 850 athletes. 13 sports. One city. Tomorrow, the 2026 Special Olympics Australia National Games begin.

Melbourne, we are ready? 🥳

15/10/2026

The historical Port of Echuca put on a great showing to finish the day!!

The flame of hope wound its way through the beautiful streets of Echuca with Special Olympics Australia athletes and Law Enforcement Torch Run - Victoria, Australia.

The locals came out in force to cheers us through, and provided afternoon tea at the end.
Another beautiful run with beautiful people.
The games are getting close and we are getting excited! we love hearing from our Athletes as they get ready to head to the games and compete!

Tomorrows first stop... Bendigo! See you there.

15/10/2026

Swan Hill was so much fun!

LETR Special Olympics SA and Law Enforcement Torch Run VIC, had the priviledge of running alongside Swan Hill local Special Olympics Australia athletes as we painted the town blue.
A massive thank you to sponsors Cafe 202 and Java Spice Swan Hill, staff joined in on the run, prior to providing our runners some delicious food and drinks.

The flame of hope was carried to a scenic ceremony in the heart of town.

The Special Olympic torch makes its way to Echuca next!!

14/10/2026

Our Victorian leg of the journey has begun!

Mildura turned on the sunny weather for us, aswell as providing us with some fresh Law Enforcement Torch Run - Victoria, Australia legs!
We ran loud and proud through the town, congregating together to light the Olympic cauldron.
We were honoured to hear from Special Olympics Australia legend Sam, and local rockstar Riley as they sent us on our way!

If youre keeping up... we are heading to Swan Hill this morning. See you there!!

Special Olympics South Australia

14/10/2026

Another fabulous morning for our Special Olympics South Australia runners at Riverland Special School. The beautiful town of Berri was nice and sunny for our athletes and South Australia Police officers, as they ran a fast paced 2.5km!

Our final leg in SA before the Flame of Hope heads across the border into VIC.
Law Enforcement Torch Run - Victoria, Australia lead us to our next stop at Mildura, for another run and some much needed high fives and coffee!!

See you at the Special Olympics Australia games. Go team SA!!

13/10/2026

Run 2 done and dusted!

A massive thank you to our friends from the Barossa Region Police, for supporting our Special Olympics South Australia athletes through our second and final run of the day.
A special mention to Acting Chief Inspector Caroline Jacobs, who gave a wondeful speech as she welcomed the flame to Tanunda.
Tonight South Australia Police and the Flame of Hope will head to Berri for run 3 tomorrow morning!

13/10/2026

This morning our athletes, Law Enforcement Torch Run - South Australia and police officers braved the fresh weather for the official Flame of Hope Torch handover from Western Australia Police to South Australia Police Commissioner Grant Stevens APM LEM.
The atheletes and the Flame of Hope were sent off with some words of encouragement from the Commisioner.
The team ran from Police Headquarters to Victoria Square, cheered on by friendly members of the public.
An MFS truck pull was achieved in Victoria Square!!
We are now heading to Tanunda for our second run of the day.
Go Team SA!! Special Olympics Australia

23/08/2026

23/08/2026

Another great day with the bowlers at ZONE BOWLING -
Wonderful athletes, terrific supporters, engaging coaches, hosted by friendly staff,
Super proud of the efforts, community and committment of the bowlers.

08/08/2026

Getting Closer, the training is paying off, the commitment and desire is building, time to focus,
two months to go.
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