The Torch Run announces the arrival of the Turin 2025 Winter World Games and represents a great opportunity to raise awareness throughout the country: people of all ages, schools and associations are involved in the race towards full inclusion.
25 February 2025: In Athens, the flame that will later light the tripod is lit, kicking off the Special Olympics Winter World Games.
26 February: Torch blessed by the Holy Father in the Vatican.
From 1 to 7 March, the Final Leg begins, the last stage that, passing through the main towns in Piedmont, will reach Turin for the Opening Ceremony on Sunday 8 March at the Inalpi Arena.
90 runners, divided into 8 teams, are involved, who will simultaneously carry the flame of hope along a route that winds its way through the streets of the cities identified in Piedmont to reach a symbolic square, welcomed by a large number of athletes, volunteers and students.
The group of runners consists of 80 athletes from law enforcement agencies from all over the world and 10 Special Olympics athletes.
Calendar Final Leg:
01/03/25: Morning - Bardonecchia
02/03/25: Morning - Torino
03/03/25: Morning - Sestriere
03/03/25: Afternoon - Pragelato
04/03/25: Morning - Novara
04/03/25: Afternoon - Vercelli
05/03/25: Morning - Cuneo
05/03/25: Afternoon - Asti
06/03/25: Morning - Alessandria
06/03/25: Afternoon - Verbania
07/03/25: Morning - Biella
08/03/25: Opening Ceremony - Torino