Join the Garfield County Sheriff's Office for a day of fun and fundraising benefiting the Special Olympics of Colorado. There are 3 opportunities for you and your friends and family to participate.

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Event 1 - 21 mile Relay Torch Run
The relay run will start at 6:00am at Alpine Bank in Glenwood Springs and make its way to the Stoney Ridge Pavilion in Silt, CO. This 21 mile relay run consists of 10 different legs/opportunities to carry the torch for Special Olympics.

Event 2 - BearCat Pull Competition
The much-anticipated BearCat Pull Competition will be held at the Stoney Ridge Pavilion from 10:00am - 1:30pm. Comprise a team of 5-10 members to see how fast you can pull the 18,000 lb. BearCat a distance of 100 feet. Earn your right to wear the "I PULLED THE BEARCAT" t-shirt.

Event 3 - Free fun filled community gathering to include a BBQ, informational booths & live concert
From 10:00am -2:00pm at the Stoney Ridge Pavilion in Silt, CO, Alpine Bank and the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office will honor all first responders, including law enforcement, fire protection and emergency services. A free barbecue, informative community booths, a bounce house for kids, plus drawings for giveaways for both first responders, and the public, will take place. Add to that a free concert with Nashville artist Tyler Barham!

For full event details, please visit www.garcofirstresponders.com.

PRICING

Torch Relay - Adult Runner ..... $30.00
Adults over age 18. Ticket price includes Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run commemorative t-shirt and runners can run in as many legs as they chose.

Torch Relay - Youth/Student Runner ..... $20.00
Youth & Students ages 18 and under. Ticket price includes Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run commemorative t-shirt and runners can run in as many legs as they choose.

BearCat Pull Competition ..... $125.00 - $225.00
Teams will consist of a minimum 5 members who will pull the 18,000 lb. BearCat a distance of 100 yards. Price per 5 member team is $125.00. There is a fee of $20.00 per each additional team member. (Up to 10 members allowed per team.) Fee includes a commemorative "I PULLED THE BEARCAT" t-shirt, per person.

DONATIONS

Can't participate but still want to contribute? With your support Special Olympics can transform lives through the joy of sport, each and every day. Athletes are empowered daily to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life. But for every inspiring Special Olympics athlete in Colorado there are 6 more people waiting for their chance. Click on the Tickets button and select the Donation Only option to contribute.

How far will your gift reach?
$60: Gives the gift of joy by covering the cost for one athlete to participate for one season.
$93: Funds the 8 week Healthy LEAP Program for three students, improving their overall health and fitness.
$286: Provides health screenings that can detect serious health concerns and save lives for 26 individuals.
$527: A swim meet for 155 athletes, just like the athletes that Coach of the Year, Randy Hass, coaches.
$1,880: Brings Young Athletes to one preschool so kids can develop critical gross motor and social skills.
$2,400: One Regional Bowling Tournament for 240 athletes giving them the chance to achieve.
$5,000: One new Unified School, to become an inclusive and welcoming place for ALL students.

Visit specialolympicsco.org for more information.