June 7, 2018
WHAT:
Special Olympics
Virginia Law Enforcement Torch Run (Capitol Leg)
WHEN:
9 a.m. on Friday, June 8
WHERE:
Virginia Capitol Washington Monument (North 9th & Grace Streets)
BACKGROUND:
The Richmond Police Department and
members of other area law enforcement agencies will participate in the Torch
Run’s Capitol Leg at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 8. This year, the Capitol Leg of
the Torch Run will leave from the Washington Monument on Capitol Square. From
there, runners will begin a 3.8 mile course to the Police Memorial located at
Police Memorial Way in Byrd Park.
This year’s course and destination take
the participants to Grace Street, past RPD headquarters and west on Main
Street. After running through the Fan neighborhood and circling Carytown, the
run will conclude at approximately 10 a.m. in Byrd Park.
This year, marks the 50th
anniversary of the Special Olympics games and the 33rd year of the
Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Members of the media are encouraged to
attend.
