Fundraising Event

Fundraising Events and Promotions

Every year, Special Olympics Florida holds several major specialty fundraising events as well as ongoing fundraising programs, that help support our local Special Olympics programs.  These are great ways to get involved and help raise money, all while having a lot of FUN!

South Region Bowling Competition

9:00 AM
Sparez, 5325 S University Dr, Davie

Contact: Terence Wimbley, 407-271-3046

Northwest Region Swimming Competition

8:30 AM
Frank Brown Park, 16200 Panama City Beach Parkway

Contact:  Bridget Hawk, 850-597-9265 and Nancy Simpler, 850-525-3155

West Coast Region Swimming Competition

8:00 AM
North Shore Aquatic Complex, 901 North Shore Dr NE, Saint Petersburg

Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sports Contact: Danyelle Jones, [email protected], 813-392-8107

Volunteer Contact: Savannah Rock, [email protected], 689-348-0332  

Central Region Swimming Competition

9:00 AM
Rosen Aquatic Center, 8422 International Dr, Orlando
Competition 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact:  Louis Seaman352-705-1377

Register to volunteer

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Register for Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend

Online until all spots are reserved

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. There are 100 spots available in next year’s Marathon Weekend races, taking place January 7-11, 2026. By registering for one of these runs – a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon – through Special Olympics Florida, you’ll secure your place in one of the most magical race events on earth while raising the funds we need to provide year-round sports training, important health services, and life-changing leadership programs to more than 75,000 athletes across the state. These slots are sure to go quickly – general registration is already sold out – so act now to reserve your place. Visit our Special Olympics Florida Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend page to learn more and register today.

Topgolf Unified Fore Joy ProAm for Special Olympics

6:00 PM
Topgolf, 9295 Universal Blvd, Orlando
The second annual Unified Fore Joy will be the largest unified golf event at Topgolf locations around the country.  Six-person teams will compete at 30 locations testing their Topgolf skills while raising money to support Special Olympics athletes.  

In Florida, the event will be held on September 5, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Orlando Topgolf. 

Area 4 Powerlifiting Competition

7:30 AM
First Coast CrossFit, 597 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville
Competition:  7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Register to volunteer!

Contact: Harley Hudson, 305-916-0438 

Area 7 Fall Classic - Powerlifting Competition

9:00 AM
CrossFit Real Fitness Gym, 2650 Immokalee Rd, Naples

Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Contacts: Chad Weber, [email protected] and Alyssa Isaksen, [email protected]

Area 6 Powerlifting Competition

9:00 AM
D1 Training Clermont, 2631 S Hwy 27, Suite 101, Clermont
Competition:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

Register to volunteer!

Contact:  Chris LaBonte, 321-246-4089

Area 6 Gymnastics Competition

9:30 AM
Gymnastics USA, 13175 W. Colonial Dr, Winter Garden
Competition:  9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  

Register to volunteer

Contact:  Louis Seaman352-705-1377  

Area 7 Fall Classic - Pickleball and Flag Football Competition

10:00 AM
Veterans Community Park, 1895 Veterans Park Dr. Naples

Competition:  10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contacts: Chad Weber, [email protected] and Alyssa Isaksen, [email protected]

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State Bowling Competition

Boardwalk Bowl, Orlando

View event fact sheet

Contact:  BJ Mealy, 352-933-3720

Race for Inclusion - Jacksonville

7:00 AM
CSX Campus, 500 Water St., Jacksonville

Area 3 and Area 4 Pickleball Competition

8:30 AM
Alachua County Sports & Events Center, Gainesville
Competition:  8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Register to volunteer

Contact:  Evan Combs,  904-556-0855

State Volleyball Competition

Game Point Volleyball, 6700 Kingspointe Pkwy, Orlando
Contact:  BJ Mealy, 352-933-3720

Broward County Fall Classic

8:00 AM
Nova Southeastern University, Davie

Sports include:  flag football, pickleball, powerlifting, softball, gymnastics

Contact:  Michelle Leonardo, 954-262-2150

Area 3 Flag Football Competition

8:00 AM
Southside Sports Complex, Lake City
Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Register to volunteer

Contact: Evan Combs,  904-556-0855

Area 3 Powerlifting Competition

8:00 AM
Senkai Strength, Gainesville
Competition: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Register to volunteer!

Contact: Lauren Tingley, 352-910-6832 

Area 3 and Area 4 Unified Softball Competition

8:00 AM
Southside Sports Complex, Lake City
Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Register to volunteer

Contact: Evan Combs,  904-556-0855

Area 3 and Area 4 Traditional Softball Competition

8:00 AM
James F. Holland Park, Palm Coast
Competition: 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Register to volunteer!

Contact: Ashlyn MacDonald, 217-273-7651