Special Olympics Kansas

2026 Midnight Run
2026-07-25 23:30 - 2026-07-26 02:00 (America/Chicago) | KS
Midnight Run – Benefiting Special Olympics KansasDate: Saturday, July 25, 2026Time: 11:59 PM – 2:00 AMLocation: 11725 Roe Ave, Leawood, KS US 66211.Hosted by: Leawood Police Department & Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)
Join us for a one-of-a-kind nighttime race! The Midnight Run features both a 5K and 10K, giving runners of all levels the chance to light up the night in support of Special Olympics Kansas.
Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or enjoying a fun late-night run with friends, every step you take helps fund life-changing opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Glow gear encouraged
Community fun with law enforcement and athletes
Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Kansas

Don’t miss this chance to run under the stars for a cause that shines bright.
For more information, contact Ryan Warren at warrenr@soks.org

Prairie Village PD Golf Tournament
2026-07-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Sycamore Ridge Golf Club, 21731 Clubhouse Dr, Spring Hill, KS, 66083, United States
Prairie Village PD Golf Tournament – Benefiting Special Olympics KansasDate: Monday, July 27, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocation: Sycamore Ridge Golf Club, 21731 Clubhouse Dr, Spring Hill, KS 66083Hosted by: Prairie Village Police Department & Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)
Hit the greens for a great cause at the Prairie Village PD Golf Tournament! Enjoy a full day of golf at the beautiful Sycamore Ridge Golf Club while supporting Special Olympics Kansas athletes.
This tournament brings together community members, businesses, and law enforcement for friendly competition and meaningful impact. Proceeds benefit programs that provide sports, health, and leadership opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Team registration available
Prizes and contests throughout the day
Lunch included

Gather your foursome and swing for inclusion!
For more information, contact Ryan Warren at warrenr@soks.org

Wichita Police Department Golf Scramble
2026-08-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Sand Creek Station, 920 Meadowbrook Dr, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Wichita Police Department Golf Scramble
Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sand Creek Station Golf Course
Grab your foursome and hit the course for the Wichita Police Department Golf Scramble, benefiting Special Olympics Kansas through the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR). This fun-filled day of golf brings together community members, law enforcement officers, and supporters to help provide year-round sports training, competitions, health programs, and leadership opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
The tournament features a 4-person scramble with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start. Registration is $125 per golfer or $500 per team and includes tournament play, cart rental, lunch, beverages, golfer mulligans, raffle tickets, and entry into on-course contests.
Golfers can also compete in exciting contests throughout the day, including:

Longest Drive (Men)
Longest Drive (Women)
Closest to the Pin
Additional hole contests
Raffle prizes

Lunch and the awards presentation will take place immediately following play.
Whether you’re competing for the championship or simply enjoying a day on the course for a great cause, your participation helps create more opportunities for Special Olympics Kansas athletes across the state.
We look forward to seeing you on the course! Register here.

Garden City Lemonade Battle, Torch Run & Trails and Treats
2026-08-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Golden Plains Credit Union, 1714 East Kansas Avenue, Garden City, United States
Garden City Lemonade Battle, Torch Run & Trails and TreatsJoin us on August 26, 2026, for an evening of community fun and support at the Garden City Lemonade Battle, Torch Run, and Trails & Treats! Hosted at Golden Plains Credit Union, this unique event brings together families, athletes, law enforcement, and local businesses—all in celebration of inclusion and the mission of Special Olympics Kansas.
The festivities begin with the Lemonade Battle, where local groups and businesses compete for bragging rights and the title of Garden City’s Best Lemonade. Attendees can vote Red vs. Blue by donating to their favorite stand, with all proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Kansas.
Next, lace up for the Torch Run, a meaningful tradition where law enforcement officers and community members carry the Flame of Hope in a show of unity and support for SOKS athletes. This inspiring run highlights the heart of the Law Enforcement Torch Run movement.
The night concludes with Trails & Treats, a family-friendly walk where kids can trick-or-treat along the trail, meet first responders and athletes, and enjoy activities in a safe, welcoming environment.
It’s an evening full of flavor, fitness, and fun—perfect for all ages. Come out and be part of a community event that truly shines!
Vote Team Red
Vote Team Blue

Garden City Torch Run
2026-08-26 20:00 - 21:00 | Golden Plains Credit Union, 1714 East Kansas Avenue, Garden City, United States
Join Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) supporters, officers, athletes, and community members for the Torch Run – Garden City, an evening event celebrating inclusion and raising awareness for Special Olympics Kansas.
The run will begin at Golden Plains Credit Union, where participants will gather before taking to the streets for a community Torch Run route. Runners will travel together through Garden City, finishing at Garden City Community College.
This LETR event is more than a run—it’s a movement that brings law enforcement and community members together in support of Special Olympics athletes across Kansas. Participants help spread awareness, celebrate unity, and raise critical funds that support year-round sports training and competition opportunities.
Whether you’re running alongside officers, cheering from the route, or supporting in spirit, the Torch Run – Garden City is a powerful way to show your commitment to inclusion and community impact.
Event Details:Start: Golden Plains Credit UnionTime: 8:00–9:00 PM

Cops at Donut Shops
2026-09-03 07:00 - 10:00 | KS
Start your morning with coffee, donuts, and a great cause at Cops at Donut Shops! Join Special Olympics Kansas athletes and members of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) at participating standalone Dunkin’ locations across Kansas on Thursday, September 3, from 7:00–10:00 a.m.
During this annual fundraiser, law enforcement officers and Special Olympics Kansas athletes will be on-site collecting freewill donations to support thousands of athletes across the state. Every dollar raised helps provide year-round sports training, competitions, health programs, leadership opportunities, and inclusive experiences for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Stop by your local standalone Dunkin’ location, enjoy your favorite coffee and donuts, meet local law enforcement officers and Special Olympics Kansas athletes, and help make a difference in your community.
Together, we can fuel inclusion!

Hays Midnight Run 5k
2026-09-05 23:30 - 2026-09-06 01:00 | The Hays Recreation Commission (HRC), 1105 Canterbury Dr, Hays, 67601, United States
$20 early bird registration$35 week before run
Register: https://charity.pledgeit.org/midnightrunhaysAll proceeds benefit programming for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Join us and beat the heat this summer at our Midnight Run 5K for Special Olympics. This event is presented by the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, a participating agency in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Kansas, and features a fast course through the streets of Hays. Your participation will help raise money for Special Olympics Kansas and finishers in the 5K Run/Walk will receive a custom finishers medal! All proceeds go towards programming for Special Olympics Kansas.
The Hays Midnight Run 5K will begin at the Hays Recreation Commission and follow the paved trail toward Hays Medical Center. Participants will travel approximately 1.5 miles before reaching the turnaround point near Hays Medical Center. Runners and walkers will then return along the same route to the Hays Recreation Commission, completing the full 3-mile (5K) course.

Sep 5, 2026
11:30 PM
The Hays Recreation Commission (HRC)
1105 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS, US, 67601
You can pick up your packet September 4th at the Hays Rec Center from 10 am – 5 pm or the night of the Midnight Run starting at 10:30 pm.

Unified Fore Joy Topgolf ProAm
2026-09-18 13:00 - 16:00 | Topgolf Overland Park, 10611 Nall Ave, Overland Park, United States
Swing fore a cause!

The Unified Fore Joy ProAm is an inclusive golf tournament organized by Special Olympics and Topgolf. Held annually, it brings together individuals of all abilities to support Special Olympics. Registration includes competiton against others across the world in Topgolf’s TopContender game while raising funds for Special Olympics Kansas!
Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR), Schools, Corporations and Unified partners can all have friendly competition at a local level as well as an international level at the Special Olympics Topgolf ProAm!
Event Details

Team Consists of 6 Players: 5 paid participants + 1 Special Olympics Kansas athlete. 1 Team per bay. NO age limit. * SOKS will recruit our athletes for each team, unless there is an athlete that you want on your team.

Sep 18, 2026

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Overland Park and Wichita Topgolf locations
10611 Nall Ave, Overland Park, KS 66207 / 2976 N Greenwich Rd, Wichita, KS 67226, KS, US
Schedule

1:00-1:30pm | Registration, Lunch, and Warm-up
1:30-2:40pm | TopContender Round 1
2:40-3:30pm | TopContender Round 2
3:30-4:00pm | Wrap Up and Awards
Your ticket includes…

Food and Beverage (non-alcoholic)
2 Drink Tickets
3 Hours of Topgolf
Attendee Gift Bag

Plus: Local and Global Awards, Raffle, Silent Auction
Become a sponsor or play in the ProAm!

Heroes Pull – Shawnee
2026-09-20 11:00 - 14:30 | Old Shawnee Town Hall, 11600 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS, 66203, United States
Heroes Pull – ShawneeDate: September 20, 2026Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Location: Shawnee Town 1929, 11600 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS 66203Contact: Ryan Warren
Get ready to test your strength for a great cause at the Heroes Pull in Shawnee! Teams will compete to pull two massive public safety vehicles—a Lenco Bear armored vehicle and a fire truck—each weighing around 30,000 lbs. Teams pull each vehicle individually for time, and the combined times determine the winners.
For an extra challenge, teams can participate in an optional third pull, where the goal is to use the fewest number of people for the fastest time.
The Heroes Pull is part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run campaign to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Kansas, helping athletes across the state compete, grow, and thrive.
Form a team, bring your strength, and be part of a day that celebrates courage, community, and fun. Pledge and registration info coming soon!

Dodge City Kenworth Car Show & Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Kansas
2026-10-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Dodge City Kenworth, 2830 East Trail Street, Dodge City, 67801, United States
Dodge City Kenworth Car Show & Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Kansas
Rev your engines and support a great cause at the Dodge City Kenworth Car Show & Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Kansas on Saturday, October 10, 2026. This one-of-a-kind fundraising event brings together truck drivers, car enthusiasts, athletes, and community members for an evening of horsepower, community spirit, and inclusion.
Hosted at Dodge City Kenworth, participants will showcase their vehicles in the car show before joining a special Truck Convoy benefiting Special Olympics Kansas. One of the most memorable parts of the event is the opportunity for participating convoy drivers to be paired with a Special Olympics Kansas athlete, giving athletes the chance to ride along and experience the excitement firsthand.
Whether you’re entering a truck, showing off your favorite car, or attending as a spectator, every mile driven and every dollar raised helps provide year-round sports training, health programs, leadership opportunities, and competitions for athletes with intellectual disabilities across Kansas.
Event Details

Event: Dodge City Kenworth Car Show & Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Kansas
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Dodge City Kenworth, 2830 East Trail Street, Dodge City, KS
Benefiting: Special Olympics Kansas
Hosted By: Kansas Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Kansas

Registration
Registration is $130 per vehicle and includes:

Official event T-shirt
Dinner
Entry into the car show
Participation in the Truck Convoy
The opportunity to host a Special Olympics Kansas athlete as a convoy passenger

Registration and fundraising links will be available soon.
Why Participate?
The Dodge City Kenworth Car Show & Truck Convoy is more than a vehicle event—it’s a chance to make a lasting impact. Every registration helps create opportunities for Special Olympics Kansas athletes to compete, lead, and thrive while bringing together the trucking industry, automotive enthusiasts, law enforcement, and local communities in support of inclusion.
Whether you’re driving a semi, displaying a classic car, or cheering from the sidelines, you’ll be helping build a more inclusive Kansas—one mile at a time.

Art Show
2026-11-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Prairie Village City Hall, 7700 Mission Road, Prairie Village, 66208, United States
Join Special Olympics Kansas, the Prairie Village Police Department and the Prairie Village Arts Council for a special Art Show celebrating the creativity and talents of Special Olympics Kansas athletes.
The event will take place on Wednesday, November 18, from 5:30–8:00 p.m. at Prairie Village City Hall. Special Olympics Kansas athletes are invited to submit artwork of any kind for display at the show.
Guests will have the opportunity to view and purchase artwork created by participating athletes, with proceeds benefiting Special Olympics Kansas. A portion of each artwork sale will also go directly back to the athlete who created it. The Prairie Village Arts Council will recognize several artists with special awards during the event.
With a goal of showcasing approximately 40 pieces of artwork, this evening will highlight the creativity, individuality and talents of Special Olympics Kansas athletes while bringing together athletes, families, law enforcement and the community.
Come celebrate our artists, support local athletes and experience an evening where art and inclusion come together!
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026⏰ Time: 5:30–8:00 p.m.📍 Location: Prairie Village City HallArtwork: All types of artwork are welcome from participating Special Olympics Kansas athletes.
