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.

Medical Deadline: April 1, 2020

2020 REGIONAL ATHLETICS COMPETITIONS – Important Dates

2020 STATE SUMMER GAMES – Important Dates

Events

• 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500, 3000 Meter Run
• 25, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 Meter Walk
• Long Jump
• Standing Long Jump
• Shot Put
• Mini Javelin
• Softball Throw
• 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 Meter Relay (running)
• 4x100 Meter Unified Relay (running)
• 4x100 Meter Walking Relay
• 4x100 Meter Unified 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

Competition Information and Forms