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!

Central Region Golf Competition

8:00 AM
Wedgefield Country Club, 20550 Maxim Parkway, Orlando
Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Register to volunteer!

Contact:  Louis Seaman, 352-705-1377

   

West Coast Region Golf Competition

8:00 AM
Seven Springs Golf and Country Club, 3535 Trophy Blvd., New Port Richey

Competition:  8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Sports Contact: Brittany Mueller, 352-978-9902; [email protected]  

Volunteer Contact: Megan Swanson, 352-242-8850; [email protected]


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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 Weekend to support the incredible athletes of Special Olympics Florida. There are 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, and half 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 80,000 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.  Deadline to register is November 23.

UCS FHSAA Bowling State Championships

Boardwalk Bowl, 10749 E Colonial Dr., Orlando

Contact:  Danyelle Jones, 813-392-8107

Sallarulo’s Race for Champions 5k

7:00 AM
Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale

Northeast Region Golf Competition

8:00 AM
Ironwood Golf Course, Gainesville
Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
View event fact sheet/schedule

Volunteer opportunities are available -- register now!

Contact:  Evan Combs,  904-556-0855

UCS FHSAA Flag Football State Championships

ESPN Wide World of Sports, 700 S Victory Way, Orlando

Contact:  Danyelle Jones, 813-392-8107

Race for Inclusion - Unified Champion Schools

Happening all over the state

Race for Inclusion - Gainesville

7:00 AM
University of Florida - Flavet Field, Woodlawn Drive, Gainesville

Race for Inclusion - Miami

8:00 AM
Maurice A. Ferré Park, 1075 Biscayne Blvd, Miami

Coach Certification Class - Soccer, Basketball and Bocce

9:00 AM
St. Johns Classical Academy, 114 Canova Rd, Fleming Island

Festival of Trees

The Villages

Contact:  Tina Singh, 352-243-9536 x512

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At all Wawa locations
Special Olympics is a National Partner of Wawa and The Wawa Foundation. Thanks to this partnership, Special Olympics Florida will be one of the beneficiaries of their in-store campaign.
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2026 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm

Walt Disney World
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All Publix locations
Publix, Procter & Gamble, and Special Olympics have partnered together for 46 years to help people with intellectual disabilities achieve their dreams.
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Coach Certification Class - Basketball

1:30 PM
Forest High School, 5000 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala

Coach Certification Class - Equestrian

8:00 AM
Stirrups N Strides, 4246 W Hwy 318, Citra

FHSAA Basketball Competition – South District

8:00 AM
North Collier Regional Park, 15000 Livingston Rd, Naples


Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact: Danyelle Jones, 813-392-8107


Fundraiser: Jeep Poker Run

10:00 AM
Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, 5629 St Rd 26 W., Starke
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FHSAA Basketball Competition – Regional

8:00 AM
Advent Health Fieldhouse, 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd., Winter Haven

Competition:  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact: Danyelle Jones, 813-392-8107