Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong holds the torch before running Thursday during the 2018 Torch Run in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Walkers and runners make their way to the finish line during the 2018 Torch Run in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Walmart presents the Special Olympics Mississippi Southwest Region a check for one thousand dollars Thursday on the Natchez Bluff before the 2018 Torch Run. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

A reflection of Natchez Police and Adams County Sheriff's Department walk with participants in the 2018 Torch Run Thursday on Franklin Street in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Roderick Smith, Mercedes Costley, Tommie Jones, celebrate after completing the Torch Run Thursday on the Bluff in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Malory Hinson, 17, walks with Briana Moppett, as she high-fives Pam Frank during the 2018 Torch Run Thursday on Main Street in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez Police Chief Walter Armstrong checks on Allen Pittman after Pittman stopped running for a break Thursday during the 2018 Torch Run in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez Police Lt. Kenneth Stampley leads the torch run down Main Street towards the finish line Thursday during the 2018 Torch Run in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)