Law Enforcement Torch Run ยท Rhode Island

Legs of the Annual
Torch Run

The Flame of Hope passes through communities across Rhode Island, carried by dedicated law enforcement officers on its way to the Summer Games Opening Ceremony.

๐Ÿ“… May 29โ€“30, 2026
๐Ÿƒ Multiple Routes Statewide
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Friday, May 29, 2026

Woonsocket Leg

15.5 miles
Departs 9:30 AM ยท Arrives ~12:40 PM

Start: Woonsocket Police Station, 242 Clinton St.

Route: Cumberland โ†’ Lincoln โ†’ Central Falls โ†’ Pawtucket โ†’ Providence

Finish: State House, Smith St.

Burrillville / Glocester Leg

19.3 miles
Departs 9:15 AM ยท Arrives ~12:35 PM

Start: Burrillville Police Station, 1477 Victory Highway

Route: Glocester โ†’ Smithfield โ†’ Johnston โ†’ N. Providence โ†’ Providence

Finish: State House, Smith St.

East Bay Leg

15.2 miles
Departs 10:00 AM ยท Arrives ~12:35 PM

Start: Bristol Police Station, 395 Metacom Ave

Route: Warren โ†’ Barrington โ†’ East Providence

Finish: East Providence Police Station, 750 Waterman Ave

South County Leg

24.1 miles
Departs 2:08 PM ยท Arrives ~6:10 PM

Start: Stop & Shop, 149 Franklin Street, Westerly

Route: Charlestown โ†’ South Kingstown (entire course on Route 1)

Finish: Shopping plaza at Routes 138 & Rte. 1

Providence Leg

25.9 miles
Departs 1:45 PM ยท Arrives ~6:05 PM

Start: State House, Smith St., Providence

Route: Providence โ†’ Cranston โ†’ Warwick โ†’ East Greenwich โ†’ North Kingstown โ†’ South Kingstown

Finish: Holiday Inn, 3009 Tower Hill Rd. (Routes 138 & Rte. 1)

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Final Leg ยท Saturday, May 30, 2026

The Flame Arrives at Summer Games

Members of Law Enforcement, Fire, Corrections and Justice participating in the Final Leg should plan to arrive at the University of Rhode Island, The Ryan Center by 9:00 AM.

The Final Leg departs at 9:15 AM and runs directly into The Ryan Center, culminating with the lighting of the cauldron at approximately 10:00 AM.

Dress Attire Reminder

All participants are asked to wear a 2026 Torch Run shirt along with dark, solid-colored shorts (black or navy blue). Need a shirt? Email LETR@specialolympicsri.org

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

The Torch Run is made possible by the generous support of our community partners.


Bottaro Injury Lawyers

Bottaro Injury Lawyers


Newport Propane

Newport Propane


Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association

RI Police Chiefs Association


Sterry Street Towing

Sterry St Towing

Leg Contacts

Motorcycles, Torch Run Legs & Final Leg

Greg Silvia

Bristol PD

gsilvia@bristolri.gov

508-962-0900

Woonsocket Leg

Sarah McNulty

Central Falls PD

smcnulty@CFPD.centralfallsri.gov

Carrie Hormanski

Pawtucket PD

chormanski@pawtucketpolice.com

Burrillville / Glocester Leg

Jason Cahill

Burrillville PD

jcahill@burrillville.org

Jeff Jennison

Glocester PD

jeffreyjenison@glocesterri.gov

Providence Leg

Steve Sullivan

Providence PD

ssullivan@providenceri.gov

Gary Benitez

Providence FD

garybenitez91@gmail.com

Westerly / South County Leg

Greg Burbank

Westerly PD

gburbank@westerlypolice.org

Alfred Bucco

South Kingstown PD

abucco@southkingstownri.gov

East Bay Leg

Tammy David

Ret. East Providence PD

Rtccdavid@comcast.net

Greg Silvia

Bristol PD

gsilvia@bristolri.gov

Want to get involved?

Join us on the route, at the Final Leg, or at Summer Games. There are plenty of ways to be part of the Torch Run tradition.