The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics came through Hope Tuesday morning on their way to the Opening Ceremony of the State Special Olympics at Harding University’s First Security Stadium in Searcy.

The torch was handed off to Hope members of local law enforcement by members of the local Melonvine Striders running group at the Guernsey intersection on Highway 67 at 8:30 a.m. The runners headed down 3rd street, turning left on Elm and proceeded to division then down South Main, ending at the parking lot of Rainbow of Challenges located at 500 South Main Street.

After a short presentation and water break, the runners will exited back to Hwy 67, where the torch continued its trek to Searcy by way of another stop in Prescott.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Arkansas got its beginnings in 1987. The original 30-mile run is now a four-day relay that covers more than 1,200 miles with more than 700 runners participating.