Hey runners! The 2020 #CanDoRunningSeries offers a fun way to support Special Olympics Chicago through running! You can participate in one of the races benefiting Special Olympics Chicago, run a virtual event of your choosing or create a running challenge of your own! Complete any event or running challenge and raise a minimum of $250 to unlock special benefits and support the 7,500 athletes that Special Olympics Chicago serves.
The Special Olympics Chicago Marathon Team (Team SOC) is a group assembled of runners of all ages and abilities in support of the Special Olympics Chicago mission. Team SOC supports runners in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon through fundraising, training, and day of support! We believe connecting people through sports and physical activity are the beginning steps in spreading our mission of inclusion, acceptance, and joy. Together, we can cross the finish line towards more inclusive communities… one runner at a time.
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Thank you to all of the Plungers, partners, supporters, donors, and volunteers who made the 20th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson a huge success! Thanks to you we have raised $2,100,000 and counting! Don’t forget that fundraising is still going on and money raised through March 31 counts toward our Medal Club!
The first International Special Olympics Games were held on July 20, 1968 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Since then, Special Olympics has grown to serve more than 7,000 athletes, offering year-round sports training and competition in 22 sports.
Athletes learn fundamentals, rules and strategies from their coaches during a training period prior to competition. Competitions are held at the area, regional and state levels.
The first International Special Olympics Games were held on July 20, 1968 at Soldier Field in Chicago. Since then, Special Olympics Chicagohas grown to serve more than 7,500 athletes, offering year-round sports training and competition in 22 sports.
Athletes learn fundamentals, rules and strategies from their coaches during a training period prior to competition. Competitions are held at the area, regional and state levels.