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Jersey Mikes Month of Giving, March 1-31, Participating Locations
Celebrate Jersey Mike’s 16th Annual Month of Giving! Make a donation all month long at your local Jersey Mike’s and make sure to stop by March 25 for Day of Giving, when 100 percent of sales will be donated to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and the local state Programs attending the USA Games. […]
5th Annual Play Unified’s Run for Awareness, March 21st, Westminster Campus
SATURDAY MARCH 21ST, 2026 AT 10 AM PROCEEDS GO TO THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF GEORGIA CELEBRATE THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND THE WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY! STUDENTS: $10 ADULTS: $20 JOIN THE PLAY UNIFIED CLUB FOR AN ACCESSIBLE 3K WALK/RUN ON WESTMINSTER’S CAMPUS! Click here for flyer Register Here
2026 State Indoor Winter Games, January 30-31, Cobb and Bartow County
Join Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) for the 2026 State Indoor winter Games being held in Cobb and Bartow County January 30th and 31st. During the weekend SOGA will host 3,000 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners who will compete in basketball, bowling, gymnastics, powerlifting, and pickleball. Opening Ceremonies will be held Friday January 30th 7:00 pm […]
Hot Chocolate Run, Sunday February 1st, Atlanta, GA
America’s sweetest run is back for our most indulgent Hot Chocolate Run season yet in Atlanta on Sunday, February 1, 2026! Join the 5K and 15K distances and earn a post-run party that promises a citywide sweet escape — the ultimate chocolate experience. Both 5K and 15K runners will pass by famous Atlanta landmarks like […]
2026 Polar Plunge, Saturday February 21, Lake Acworth
Join us on February 21, 2026 at Acworth Beach / Cauble Park for a thrilling and meaningful winter splash: the 2026 Polar Plunge! This unforgettable event brings together fearless individuals, spirited teams, and warm-hearted supporters to “Be Bold, Bear the Cold” and raise vital funds to support the year-round athletic training and inclusive programming for […]
2026 State Summer Games, May 22-24, Emory University
Join Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) for the 2026 State Summer Games being held at Emory University in Atlanta, GA May 22 – 24. During the weekend SOGA will host 3,000 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners who will compete in Athletics, Cheerleading, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Soccer, and Volleyball. Opening Ceremonies will be […]
2026 Shoot for Champions, Friday August 7th, Waleska, GA
Join us for the 2026 Shoot for Champions sporting clays tournament — a dynamic and spirited day of competition and camaraderie set against the scenic backdrop of Garland Mountain Sporting Clays in Waleska, Georgia. All proceeds from this premier event will support Special Olympics Georgia’s mission to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for […]
2026 Duck Pluck, Wednesday September 23
The 2026 Special Olympics Georgia Duck Pluck is back! This event brings our community together to support the 24,218 athletes with intellectual and development disabilities across the state of Georgia. On September 23, 2026, thousands of “adopted” rubber ducks will be and entered into the Duck Pluck for a chance to win exciting prizes—all while […]
2026 State Fall Games, October 16-17, Valdosta, GA
Join Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA) for the 2026 State Fall Games being held at Freedom Park in Valdosta, GA, October 16 – 17. During the weekend SOGA will host 2,500 athletes, coaches, and Unified Partners who will compete in Bocce, Cycling, Golf, Golf Skills, Softball, and Softball Skills. Opening Ceremonies will be held Friday October […]