From the Huntley Police Department:
4th Annual “Don’t Be Fooled…By A Disability” 5K for Special Olympics
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Huntley Police Department will be hosting the 4th Annual “Don’t Be Fooled…By A Disability” 5K to benefit the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois.
Registration for the run starts at 7:45 a.m., followed by a warm up and Torch Lighting Ceremony at 8:40 a.m., and the run will begin at 9:00 a.m.
This will be a fun run/walk and will start and end at the Huntley Town Square (on Coral St. between Church St. and Woodstock St.).
Special Olympic Athletes will award the runners at the finish line with a foolish treat.
A water station will be set up midway into the run and at the finish line.
Pre-registration for the run is $25.00 for 13 and over and $15.00 for 12 and under.
On-line registration closes at midnight on April 3.
Day of registration is $30.00 for 13 and over and $20.00 for 12 and under.
All runners will receive a t-shirt and a foolish treat.
To register on-line go here.
For more information or to register by mail or in person go here.
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the single largest year-round fundraising vehicle benefiting Special Olympics Illinois.
[$3,800 was raised last year. The photos are from last year.]
Special Olympics is a nonprofit organization providing year-round sports training and competition in 18 sports for over 21,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and nearly 9,000 young athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities through training and competition.
The event is sponsored by 1st Choice Physical Therapy and Pet Vet Animal Clinic & Mobile Practice, Ltd.
The end of race treat is sponsored by Achieve Footwear.
