Raising money for Special Olympics
COPPER HARBOR -- Michigan law enforcement officers, raising money for Special Olympics, began a 750 mile run in Copper Harbor Monday.
The central route of the 29th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run kicked off at Fort Wilkins State Park.
Keweenaw County Sheriff Ron Lahti joined a group of corrections officers for the first few miles of the five-day run.
Each runner does five miles at a time and the journey continues 24 hours a day.
"We have the longest non-stop run in the U.S. for Special Olympics. These teams have been raising money all year to participate in this event. It's a very prestigious event," said Ken Bennett, Director of the run.
The runners raised over $500,000 this year.
The central route is expected to finish in Sterling Heights on Friday night.
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