Final Legs
View photos from the 2011 Final Leg
Torch Run T-shirts
This year we're introducing two options for the Torch Run shirts: a cotton T-shirt ($10) and a running shirt ($20).
View Torch Run shirt design
View Torch Run running shirt design
Download Torch Run merchandise order form (Microsoft Word)
Download Torch Run deposit form (Microsoft Word)
Torch Run T-shirt poster — coming soon!
When people hear about the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, the Final Leg often comes to mind. The Final Leg is the major awareness component for this international movement, and Minnesota is making great strides!
To participate in any of the 2011 Final Legs, participants must purchase a 2011 LETR T-shirt and sign a participant waiver. To order 2011 LETR T-shirt, download the order form (Microsoft Word) or contact Chad Trench at chad.trench@somn.org.
For information on Summer Games and its associated LETR Activities, including volunteer opportunities, Celebration Ceremony, LETR Celebration and an RSVP form, please download our informational flyer (PDF).
Learn more about the Torch Run and how you can get involved.
Final Leg Tools
Download waiver (Microsoft Word)
Download donor receipt (Microsoft Word)
Download poster (PDF)
2011 Final Leg Dates
Don't see a Final Leg below that is in or near your community? We are always looking to add new Final Legs to our calendar. Contact Megan Powell at megan.powell@somn.org for more information on getting a Final Leg started in your area.
Torch Run Tour
Here's a chance to help raise awareness for Special Olympics Minnesota and the Law Enforcement Torch Run throughout the year.
Download information about the Torch Run Tour (PDF)
Bagley/Bemidji Leg
Thursday, May 19, 2011
This leg will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Bagley City Park and end at Market Place Foods parking lot in Bemidji at around noon.
View map of route details
Contact for route: Jake Hodapp, philiph@co.beltrami.mn.us
Duluth Leg
Friday, June 10, 2011
Savage/Burnsville Leg
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 — 10 a.m.
View map of route details
Download route details (PDF)
Contacts for route: Pat Mans, pmans@ci.savage.mn.us, and Chris Wicklund, chris.wicklund@ci.burnsville.mn.us
Baxter Leg
Monday, June 20, 2011
View map of route details
Contact for route: Nicole Sammons, nicole.sammons@ci.baxter.mn.us
Grand Rapids Leg
Monday, June 20, 2011
View map of route details
Contact for route: Andy Rooney, andrewrooney@hibbing.edu
Chaska Leg
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Details to be posted soon!
New Ulm Leg
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Kick off will be held at the Sleepy Eye Police Department at 9 a.m.
Route: Sleepy Eye T.H 14 East to Brown County Road 27 East to 5th North Street East across Broadway. Turn South on North Minnesota Street to 1st South Street. Bikers will bike to the New Ulm Bike Trail and follow it south ending at the Dollar Store at 20th South Street.
Appreciation picnic will be held at Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm after the run.
Brooklyn Center Leg
Friday, June 24, 2011
9 a.m. beginning at the Community Center
Download Brooklyn Center route details (PDF)
Moorhead Leg
June 20 - 24, 2011
Day 1: Moorhead to New York Mills
Day 2: New York Mills to Little Falls
Day 3: Little Falls to Elk River
Day 4: Elk River to University of MN Bierman Field
For information on the Moorhead Leg, please contact Megan Powell at megan.powell@somn.org to be directed to the appropriate contact.
Dakota County Leg
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Download Dakota County route details (PDF)
Contact for route: Jenny Fordham, jennyf@mendota-heights.com
Rochester Leg
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Includes Rochester, Pine Island, Zumbrota, Red Wing and Hastings
Contact for route: Kevin Torgerson, torgerson.kevin@co.olmsted.mn.us
Shakopee Leg
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Contact for route: Jon Buetow, jbuetow@ci.shakopee.mn.us
West Metro Leg
Thursday, June 23, 2011
View map of route details
Download West Metro route details (PDF)
Contacts along route include:
Brad Holzerland, Maple Grove PD, bhozerland@ci.maple-grove.mn.us
James Long, Plymouth PD, jlong@ci.plymouth.mn.us
Andy Gardner, Minnetonka PD, agardner@eminnetonka.com
Pat Moriarty, Richfield PD, pmoriarty@cityofrichfield.org
Linda Williams, Eden Prairie PD, lwilliams@edenprairie.org
Erik Amundson, Edina PD, eamundson@ci.edina.mn.us
Contact these individuals if you'd like to get involved with the Final Leg through these communities!
North East Metro Leg
Friday, June 24, 2011
Download North East Metro route details (PDF)
Includes Washington County and White Bear Lake Leg, North St. Paul Leg, Moundsview, New Brighton, St. Anthony and Minneapolis Leg
Cities along route include Anoka, Bayport, Blaine, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Cottage Grove, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Maplewood, Minneapolis, Moundsview, New Brighton, Newport, North St. Paul, Oak Park Heights, Oakdale, Ramsey, Roseville, St. Anthony, St. Paul, Stillwater, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake
Route details to be posted soon!
Anoka County Leg
Friday, June 24, 2011
This portion is part of the Moorhead Leg
Route details to be posted soon!
Department Coordinators Information
Final Leg Logistics (Microsoft Word)
Risk Management and Emergency Procedures (Microsoft Word)
