Final Legs

View photos from the 2011 Final Leg

2012 Summer Games
View a list of, and RSVP for, Summer Games opportunities (PDF)

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)
Torch Run T-shirt poster (PDF)

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 2012 Final Legs, participants must purchase a 2012 LETR T-shirt and sign a participant waiver. To order 2012 LETR T-shirt, download the order form (Microsoft Word) or contact Chad Trench at chad.trench@somn.org.

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)

2012 Final Leg Dates

Final Leg routes will be posted as we receive them from law enforcement. Please send your Final Leg route information to Megan Powell at megan.powell@somn.org. Contact us if you're interested in bringing a Final Leg to your community!

New Ulm
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
The New Ulm Final Leg will kick off at Springfield PD at 8 a.m. and will arrive at the New Ulm PD around 2-3 p.m. The event will conclude with a picnic at Hermann Park.
Route contact: Julie Duehring, New Ulm PD, nupd.julie.duehring@co.brown.mn.us or 507-233-6750

Burnsville 5K
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
9 a.m.
Download a route map (PDF)
Route contact: Christopher Goodreau, christopher.goodreau@ci.burnsville.mn.us.

Shakopee
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Route contact: John Buetow, jbuetow@ci.shakopee.mn.us

Rochester
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Includes Rochester, Pine Island, Zumbrota, Red Wing and Hastings
Route contact: Kevin Torgerson, torgerson.kevin@co.olmsted.mn.us

Dakota County
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Route contact: Jenny Fordham, jennyf@mendota-heights.com

West Metro Leg
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Contacts along route include:

Brad Holzerland, Maple Grove PD, bhozerland@ci.maple-grove.mn.us
Shawn Grande, Plymouth PD, sgrande@plymouthmn.gov
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 22, 2012
Please note new routes!
Includes Washington County and White Bear Lake, North St. Paul, Moundsview, New Brighton, St. Anthony and Minneapolis
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
Please contact Dave Kernal for questions or concerns on this leg.

Main Leg - Posted routes are a working document!
View full route (PDF)
Leg 1
Leg 3
Leg 4
Leg 5
Leg 6 (PDF)

Moorhead Leg
June 19-22, 2012
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 Stilwater High School
Route contact: Megan Powell, megan.powell@somn.org.

Department Coordinators Information

Final Leg Logistics (Microsoft Word)
Risk Management and Emergency Procedures (Microsoft Word)