Special Olympics Kansas offer year-round training and athletic competition in 20 Olympic-type sports to children and adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® is an opportunity for schools to intentionally promote meaningful social inclusion.
Staying fit is more than participating in sports. It’s a lifestyle. Learn more about our programming to support an active lifestyle for all of our athletes.
Each year Special Olympics Kansas recognizes outstanding athletes and individuals who contribute to the organization.
Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Programs (ALP’s) allow athletes to explore opportunities in roles previously considered “non-traditional”.
Innovative sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2-7, designed to introduce them to the world of Special Olympics.
Battle of the Badges – Rib-Eating Showdown & Tip-A-CopMay 20, 20253:00 PM – 7:30 PMTexas Roadhouse, 9761 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 Join us for an epic showdown at Battle of the Badges, where local police officers and firefighters face off in a rib-eating competition you won’t want to miss! This friendly (but fierce) […]
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Two Trails Park, 1000 N Ridgeview Rd, Olathe, KS 66061Event Type: Regional Sports, ClinicContact: Chris Burt | burtc@soks.org Get ready for a fun-filled morning of learning, playing, and competing at the KC Metro Pickleball Clinic & Tournament on Saturday, May 24, […]
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMLocation: Blue Valley North High SchoolEvent Type: Regional Sports – Tennis Singles CompetitionContact: Tim Rehder | rehdert@soks.org Event Description:Serve up some fun and competition at the Metro Tennis Match Play Competition on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Blue Valley High School in Stilwell! This evening event […]
Hamburger Mary’s Charity Bingo Night – Benefiting Special Olympics Kansas Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and fundraising at Hamburger Mary’s Charity Bingo Night in Kansas City! On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM, we’re bringing the community together for an exciting evening of bingo, entertainment, and giving back […]
Metro Powerlifting CompetitionDate: Sunday, June 29 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: Homefield, 2115 E. Kansas City Rd, Olathe, KS 66061 Get ready to witness strength, determination, and sportsmanship at the Metro Powerlifting Competition! Special Olympics Kansas athletes from across the region will compete in various powerlifting events, showcasing their hard work and dedication. Family, […]
Heroes Pull – Coffey CountyDate: Friday, July 25, 2025Time: 7:30–10 p.m. (Check-in: 6:15–7 p.m.)Location: Coffey County Sheriff’s Office, 625 Neosho St., Burlington, KS 66839Register or donate Show your strength for a great cause at the Heroes Pull – Coffey County! Gather your friends and join us for an unforgettable evening of teamwork, competition and community […]
Olathe East Lanes (303 N. Lindenwood, Olathe, KS 66062) & Park Lanes (7701 Renner Rd, Shawnee, KS 66217)
Midnight Run Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025Time: 11:00 PM – 2:00 AMLocation: 10601 Lee Blvd Join us under the stars for the annual Midnight Run, hosted by local law enforcement in support of Special Olympics Kansas as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR)! This late-night fun run brings together community members, officers, and athletes […]
Metro Swim, Sunday, July 27 from 11am - 5:00pm at the Turner Aquatic Center (2211 S 55th St, KCK)
Metro Regional Swim MeetDate: Sunday, July 27, 2025Time: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.Location: Turner Aquatic Center, 2211 S. 55th St., Kansas City, KS Join us for the Metro Regional Swim Meet, where athletes from across the region will showcase their skills, determination and sportsmanship in the pool. This event is part of the Special Olympics […]
Join us for the 2025 Special Olympics Kansas State Bowling Tournament on August 8th and 9th! Athletes from across the state will gather to compete in one of the most popular and exciting sports in Special Olympics. This two-day event will take place at Olathe East Lanes (303 N. Lindenwood, Olathe, KS 66062) and Park […]
Cops at Donut Shops Date: Friday, August 22, 2025Time: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AMLocation: All stand-alone Dunkin' locations across Kansas Join Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) officers and Special Olympics Kansas athletes at participating Dunkin' locations across the state for our beloved annual event, Cops at Donut Shops. LETR Officers and athletes will be on-site greeting […]
