Tehachapi Police Department to host Special Olympics Torch Run, Nov. 14

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The Tehachapi Police Department is excited to host the 2024 Special Olympics Torch Run on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. All donations from the Torch Run help to fund Special Olympics programs locally and enrich the lives of athletes with intellectual disabilities.

The Torch Run will kick off at Centennial Plaza where participants will go on a half-mile run/walk through downtown Tehachapi. All community members are welcome to sign up to run, walk, or cheer on participants. It is free to register but donations of $25 or more will receive a T-shirt at the event. Hot chocolate and donuts will be provided after the run.

To register and to donate, go to http://www.sosc.org/torchrun/.

Special Olympics Southern California offers 13 sports across four seasons, providing training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The programs help to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and create life-long bonds with their teammates, friends, and families.