Run with heart. Race for purpose.
The Race For Champions is your chance to show our athletes that you stand with them that you want to help them lead happier, healthier, and more satisfying lives.
Special Olympics Florida
More than 85,000 Special Oympics Florida athletes and Unified partners train and compete in year-round sports!
Making a difference in Florida
It takes all of us – athletes, volunteers, families, sponsors, coaches, and the general public – to create a world where people with intellectual disabilities are treated with respect and dignity and given the opportunities that all people deserve.
Participation
108,855
Volunteers
55,839
Athletes
86,738
Competitions
159
Number of lives changed? Every one of them!
Features
2026 Race For Champions
Our statewide fundraising campaign is designed to unite communities in support of athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Race for Champions will feature 5K events across Florida, bringing together runners, walkers, supporters, and fundraisers to make a lasting impact.
Guardians of the Flame
More than 300 law enforcement agencies are carrying the torch on a 1,500-mile trip through 67 counties starting March 9. The intrastate torch relay will culminate at the Opening Ceremony of our Special Olympics Florida State Games in May when they bring the Flame of Hope™ into the stadium.
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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News, updates and stories!
Celebrating Our Volunteers
In honor of National Volunteer Month, we want to thank the more than 55,000 volunteers who bring our mission to life. Without their support, our work simply would not be possible. Today, we turn our spotlight on Felicia Marable-Williams from Osceola County.
Celebrating Our Volunteers
As we continue celebrating National Volunteer Month, today we recognize Special Olympics Florida coach Valerie Lundin of Pasco County.
Celebrating Our Volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month, so we wanted to shout out a few of the incredible volunteers who work to create unforgettable moments for our athletes across the state. Today, we recognize the Nunez family from the South Region.
Partnership Supports Our Athletes
A huge thanks to Baptist Health and the Miami Host Committee for FIFA World Cup 2026 for coming together to support the athletes of Special Olympics Florida.
Celebrating Our Volunteers
To celebrate National Volunteer Month, we are turning the spotlight on some of the amazing volunteers who have committed themselves to helping our athletes reach their full potential. Today, we highlight Phyllis Crain from our West Coast Region.
A message from our President & CEO
Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization. They make our work possible, and they are our athletes’ biggest fans. Happy National Volunteer Month!