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Celebrating a community where everyone has the lifelong opportunity to develop physically, socially, and emotionally through sports, wellness and leadership training.
Special Olympics Florida
More than 500 athletes and Unified partners competed in 19 sports at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games!
Making a difference in Florida
It takes all of us to create a world of inclusion — athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, the general public — who are willing to open our minds and hearts and provide new opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Participation
96,341
Volunteers
51,003
Athletes
76,976
Competitions
176
Number of lives changed? Every one of them!
Features
Most Magical Race Event On Earth
Lace up your running shoes and make every mile count by participating in the Walt Disney World Marathon to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Florida. Only 100 spots available, so act now.
Be A Champion
When you join the Race for Inclusion, you bring communities together through the power of sports and become a champion for acceptance and opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities.
Calling All Champions
On June 20-26, 2026 the brightest beacon of inclusion is headed to Minnesota. And Team Florida will be there! Through the power of sports and inclusion, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will spark a change that transforms lives, communities and the world.
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Stay In Touch
News, updates and stories!
Global Messengers: Class of 2025
Eight athletes recently joined the ranks of Global Messengers -- specially trained Athlete Leaders who serve as powerful spokespeople for Special Olympics Florida.
Athlete Wins Southwest Florida Sports Award
Join us in congratulating Eduardo Pablo Campos of Collier County, who was recently named the Special Olympics Athlete of the Year at the Southwest Florida Sports Awards in Fort Myers.
Athlete Training for Alcatraz Open-Water Swim
Special Olympics Florida Hall of Fame member Marlynne Stutzman is training for her next major challenge.
State Summer Games
We had more than 3,500 participants taking part in seven sports at two world-class venues. Thanks to everyone who came out to make the Games such a success.
Special Olympics Florida Athlete is a Hall of Famer
Seminole County athlete Scott Lienard has been inducted into the Seminole County Sports Hall of Fame.
Coach Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Special Olympics Florida coach Valerie Lundin has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Special Olympics North America for her more than 40 years of service.