May 22-24, 2026
SUMMER GAMES, EMORY UNIVERSITY, ATLANTA, GA
We need Fans in the Stands volunteers for Summer Games! Over 2,000 SOGA athletes come to Emory University to compete in athletics, Cheerleading, flag football, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, and volleyball. Come cheer them on! To apply please click here. Please contact leksi.whatley@specialolympicsga.org for more information on volunteering.
Duck Pluck 2026
Wednesday, September 23
Make a splash for the 24,218 athletes of SOGA- Adopt your Duck and Support an Athlete. With your duck adoption, you will not only be entered to win some awesome prizes, but you will be sending athletes to Games! The Pluck will be on Wednesday, September 23rd and you do not need to be present to win.
To adopt your ducks, click here!
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 at the Cobb Civic Center, 548 S. Marietta, Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
If you are interested in volunteering please click here or contact Leksi Whatley
If you are interested in sponsoring the Winter Games please contact Thomas Ritch.
If you have questions regarding the events please contact Santiago Arias.
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 the Mercedes Benz Stadium, GWCC, and the Georgia Aquarium. Atlanta 15K runners will also pass by City Hall, the Olympic Torch, Old Turner Field/Hank Aaron Wall, Grant Park, Georgia Tech Campus, Bobby Dodd Stadium, and more!
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 Special Olympics Georgia’s 22,000+ athletes. Whether you dive into the chilly waters or show up cheering in cozy gear, your participation fuels friendship, empowerment and community for athletes with intellectual disabilities. Costumes, team spirit, prizes and heart-warming stories all make this the coolest (and most impactful) event of the season — register today, bring your crew, and let’s make a splash that matters!
To sponsor this exciting event please email Conner King.
For the event flyer please click here.
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 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, empowering athletes across the state to develop physical fitness, discover joy, and showcase their skills. Participants will enjoy a round of clays at 12 picturesque shooting stations, a full breakfast, a luncheon reception, engaging games and prizes, and a lively silent auction — all while supporting the more than 22,000 athletes who make up the Special Olympics Georgia community.
If you are interested in sponsoring this event or registering your team, contact Sam Elkins.
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 raising critical funds for year-round sports training, competition, and health programs provided by Special Olympics Georgia. Individuals and companies are invited to participate by adopting a duck, hosting a sales day at your local event, or showing their support through sponsorship opportunities. For more information on getting involved please contact Sam Elkins at sam.elkins@specialolympicsga.org
If you are interested in bringing a corporate group to volunteer and would like to know more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Thomas Ritch via email at Thomas.Ritch@specialolympicsga.org to learn how to get your company involved!
Thank you for your interest in supporting Special Olympics Georgia, and we look forward to seeing you at the games!
Join over 2,000 athletes, coaches, and unified partners as they compete in Basketball, Bowling, Artistic Gymnastics, Pickleball and Powerlifting. The Games will be held in Emerson, GA & Marietta, GA on January 30 – 31, 2026
For more information, contact Santiago Arias, santiago.arias@specialolympicsga.org. To sponsor, contact Thomas Ritch, thomas.ritch@specialolympicsga.org. to Volunteer, contact Leksi Whatley, leksi.whatley@specialolympicsga.org