Law Enforcement Torch Run - Lee County

FEB
27
2026
Join the Law Enforcement Torch Run in Fort Myers this February as the Lee County Sheriff's Office escorts a 4.9 mile Flame of Hope through the community. Open to all in this first public edition, proceeds benefit Special Olympics Florida.
Fri 27 Feb 2026
5 miles

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Event overview

The Law Enforcement Torch Run - Lee County is scheduled for February 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida. The event is held at Lee County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33912. This edition is open to the public for the first time. The listed registration fee is $35 and registration closes February 26, 2026.

Course and purpose

The route is approximately 4.9 miles and is led by an official Lee County Sheriff’s Office escort. The run carries the "Flame of Hope" through the community. The course includes two optional drop points; participants who stop early can use transportation provided by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office back to headquarters. The event accepts runners, walkers, cyclists, community groups, families, and local businesses and agencies.

One hundred percent of proceeds benefit Special Olympics Florida to support year-round sports training, competitions, and health programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Additional event details, including parking, course map, and packet pickup, will be shared by the organizers before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 mi
4.9 Miles