Torch Run To Pass Through Harford County

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Participants in the Special Olympics Torch Run took off from the Lock House in Havre de Grace Tuesday morning and will make their way to Baltimore County via US 40.

Starting at 8 a.m., the runners embarked from the Susquehanna Museum at the Lock House. They will proceed through Harford County on Route 40 to the Baltimore County line at Joppatowne.

Those venturing out on Route 40/Pulaski Highway Tuesday are advised that the runners may impact traffic.

The Special Olympics Torch Run raises funds and awareness annually for the Special Olympics; law enforcement agencies sell merchandise like t-shirts to participate, then donate the money to the cause of helping people with special needs. T-shirts for this year's run may be purchased at the Harford County Sheriff's Office in Bel Air or the Southern Precinct in Edgewood.

The torch is carried across the state to represent hope and support coming together statewide as athletes prepare for the Maryland Special Olympics, which will be from June 9 to 11.

Photo Credit: Aberdeen Police Department.