The after photo – Los Alamos Police Department participants in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Run from Jemez Springs to Los Alamos gather with volunteers and supporters Friday after their return to Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Police Department Cmdr. Oliver Morris, organizer of LAPD’s Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, chats with long-time local Special Olympics athlete Sam Zimmerly following Friday’s run. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Los Alamos Police Department Cpl. Sheldon Simpson, left, and Cmdr. Preston Ballew work on the food for the celebratory barbeque Friday following LAPD’s 42 mile leg of the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Run from Jemez Springs to Los Alamos. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Torch run participants and volunteers enjoy lunch and some shade following Friday’s event. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Lisa Gonzales, who retired Friday after 10 years with LAPD, is congratulated by LAPD Deputy Chief Jason Wardlow Herrera. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Special Olympics athlete Sam Zimmerly gets ready to eat lunch with his parents Teresa and Tim Zimmerly Friday following the LAPD Torch Run event. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com