Athletics

Special Olympics Athletics has "sprinted" into international popularity with over 400,000 athletes in US Programs. Athletics is offered in every local program in the world representing over 140 countries and is the largest sport. Athletes are grouped in divisions according to their ability level, age and gender.

Athletes can compete in running events from the 100M dash to the 3000M run or relays. Some athletes also compete in field events such as the high jump, shot put, long jump and softball throw. Athletes of lower ability can participate in walking and throwing events and physically disabled athletes compete in wheelchair events.

EVENTS

• 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 Meter Run
• 25, 100, 400, 800, 3000 Meter Walk
• High Jump
• Long Jump
• Standing Long Jump
• Shot Put
• Turbo Jav
• Softball Throw
• Pentathlon Click here to view the events list PDF
• 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 Meter Relay (running)
• 4x100 Meter Walking Relay
• 25, 100, 200 Meter Wheelchair
• 30 Meter Slalom Wheelchair
• 30, 50 Meter Slalom Motor Wheelchair
• 25 Meter Obstacle Motor Wheelchair
• Wheelchair Shot put

Summer Games Sports Season

State Competition each June in Stevens Point
View State Games information, volunteer registration, competition results and photos

Rules, Guides & Forms

International Athletics General Rules
Special Olympics Inc. Athletics Coaching Guide

Competition information and forms From the 2012-2013 Competition Guide
Section A	General Sports Rules
	Athletics (Track & Field)	MS Word	PDF
Section B	Seasonal Competition Calendars	MS Word	PDF
Section D	District & Regional Information
	Summer Games Season Overview	MS Word	PDF
	Regional Athletics (Track & Field)	MS Word	PDF
Section E	State Competition Forms & Information
	SG Information & Registration Forms	MS Word	PDF
	Athletics (Track & Field)	MS Word	PDF