2026 Hot Pursuit 5K/1-Mile - Kalispell supporting Special Olympics Montana Inc
2026 Hot Pursuit 5K/1-Mile - Kalispell supporting Special Olympics Montana Inc
About 2027 Hot Pursuit 5K/1-Mile - Kalispell
Run with the Law. Light the Way.
🔥 A Race for Every Runner🔥
The Hot Pursuit 5K features precision chip timing, making it an ideal course for serious competitors looking to set a personal best. But you don’t have to be a seasoned runner to join the fun - competitive racers, casual joggers and walkers are all welcome. No matter your pace, you belong at the starting line.
Kalispell, MT
⏰ 5K Start Time: 10:00am
Register by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 7th to guarantee an official 5k race time.
Animal Participation Guidelines:
For health and safety reasons, animals are not allowed at Special Olympics Montana’s (SOMT) trainings, competitive settings, special events, and indoor sponsored events unless they are a trained and working service animal.
Date
Starts at: October 10, 2026 10:00 AM
Ends at: October 10, 2026 1:00 PM
Location
Edgerton Elementary School
1400 Whitefish Stage Rd
Kalispell,MT 59901 USA
Contact
Melissa Nichols
406-590-9496
mnichols@somt.org
Why We Run
Every mile matters. Every step counts.
💙 Proudly part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run 💙
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is the largest public awareness movement for Special Olympics, bringing law enforcement and communities together in support of Special Olympics Montana athletes.
Here in Montana, the LETR Hot Pursuit 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run unite law enforcement, first responders, SOMT athletes, families, and neighbors for a fun, high-energy event built on connection, inclusion, and shared purpose.
Every registration and every mile helps promote respect, inclusion, and opportunity while proving what’s possible when people come together side by side.
Why It Matters
100% of proceeds benefit Special Olympics Montana, helping provide year-round sports training, competitions, health programs, and leadership opportunities for more than 4,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Together, we build relationships that uplift officers and athletes while creating spaces where individuals with intellectual disabilities can thrive, gain confidence, and break down barriers.