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In celebration of the Law Enforcement Torch Run, the Guardians Run is back and this year is bigger than ever! Join us in Orillia, Ontario on September 30th-October 1st, 2023 for a full weekend of festivities to celebrate the Torch Run and Special Olympics Ontario! Click below to learn more about the events taking place throughout the weekend!
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SEPTEMBER 30

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October 1
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

 

Save the Date for the 2023 Guardians Games!
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

 

More information coming soon!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR'S GAMES!
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SUNDAY OCTOBER 1, 2023

 

Save the Date for the 2023 Guardians Run!
OCTOBER 1, 2023

 

More information coming soon!

CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM LAST YEAR'S RUN!
CLICK HERE FOR LAST YEAR'S IN-PERSON RACE RESULTS!

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2022 GUARDIANS RUN SPONSORS

PRESENTING SPONSOR

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FEATURED DISTANCE SPONSORS

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VENDOR SPONSORS

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LEARN MORE ABOUT DRAFT AN ATHLETE!

Don't want to run but still want to fundraise in support of Special Olympics athletes? During registration, you'll be able to select "Fundraise only" to receive your very own fundraising page!

For every $250 raised, you will draft a local athlete and receive:

  • Recognition on Guardians website
  • Social media photo & mention from Guardians
  • Personalized thank you

You can even donate $250 to draft an athlete without needing to register! Click here to make a specific Draft an Athlete donation!

    The Guardians Half Marathon/5K is BACK!

    Open to the public. Register for in-person (5K only) or virtual (5k or half marathon) and help support the athletes of Special Olympics Ontario!

    IN-PERSON

    REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED
    5K race on October 17, 2021
    Starts at 10:00AM
    @ OPP Headquarters
    777 Memorial Avenue, Orillia

    Includes:
    - 2021 Guardians Shirt
    - Medal
    - Participating Gift

    VIRTUAL

    Registration: $35/person
    5K or half marathon on/before
    October 17, 2021

    Includes:
    - 2021 Guardians Shirt
    - Medal
    - Participating Gift
    - Shipped straight to your home
    (to be shipped the week of October 11th)

    Walk-up registrants are welcome!

    RACE DAY SCHEDULE

    8:30 AM - Registration Opens
    9:45 AM - Procession of the Torch
    10:00 AM - Heat 1 Begins
    10:10 AM - Heat 2 Begins

    * We ask that all competitive runners go to Heat 1 and all recreational participants/walkers go in Heat 2

    REGISTER NOW
    DRAFT AN ATHLETE

    Incentives

    Top Individual
    Fundraiser

    XBox One

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    Top Detachment, Agency, Service, or Business

    $100 Tim Hortons Gift Card &
    Official Draft an Athlete Trophy

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    Individuals Raising
    $250 or more

    Under Armour Duffel Bag

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    2nd Place Detachment/Agency/Service
    or Business

    $50 Tim Hortons Gift Card

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    Leaderboard

    Top Individuals

    Top Teams

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    Thank you for your support!

    We would like to thank Commissioner Thomas Carrique (Ontario Provincial Police) and Chief Andrew Fletcher (South Simcoe Police, OACP Torch Run Committee) for presenting Special Olympics Ontario with the cheque for

    $90,000

    In-Person Album
    Social Media Album
    In-Person Race Results

    Congratulations to our top fundraisers!

    Top Individual Fundraiser

    Jeffrey Del Guidice
    $4,630 Raised

    Top Detachment, Agency, Service, or Business

    OPP Recruit Class 494
    $4,400 Raised

    2nd Place Detachment, Agency, Service, or Business

    Encompas - Powered by Dalton Associates
    $3,400 Raised

    Leaderboard

    Top Individuals

    Top Teams

    Join us on Strava to track your 5K or half marathon!

    Join Torch Run Ontario on Strava
    Need Help?
    Click here for Strava support

    Share with your Network

    Use our suggested messaging and click the buttons below to download images you can share on social media.

    Individuals:
    I am participating in the OPP #GuardiansHalf Marathon/5K in support of @SpecialOlympicsOntario. Please join me in supporting athletes across the province by donating to my fundraising page!
    https://guardiansendurance.com/donate

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    Teams:
    We are participating in the OPP #GuardiansHalf Marathon/5K in support of @SpecialOlympicsOntario. Please join us in supporting athletes across the province by donating to our fundraising page!
    https://guardiansendurance.com/donate

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    Click here to download the Guardians Toolkit!
    Check out the Guardians Sponsorship Package

    Special thanks to our Guardians Sponsors:

    Thank you to our Draft an Athlete Supporters: