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March 2020
The 20th Annual Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson
Sunday, March 1, 2020 | North Avenue Beach | 10:00 AM #FREEZINFORAREASON GET READY TO PLUNGE! Registration for the 2020 Chicago Polar Plunge presented by Jackson is now open! You're invited to join us on March 1, 2020 at North Avenue Beach to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this Chicago winter tradition We've opened registration 20 weeks before the event! Sign up today and join us for the best Chicago Polar Plunge ever!Check out some fundraising tips to help you…
Find out more »Special Olympics Chicago Pilot Class
Special Olympics Chicago is introducing new introductory Special Olympic sessions throughout Chicago! These free classes are for anyone with intellectual\cognitive disabilities and their family or caregivers who would be interested in getting involved in competition with Special Olympics. With on focus on athletics, our goal is to introduce anyone who is has an interest in joining our inclusive community and enriching their lives through sports, competition, friendship and fun! Special Olympics Chicago will be hosting a Pilot Class at Eugene…
Find out more »Introductory Community Event
Special Olympics Chicago is introducing new introductory Special Olympic sessions throughout Chicago! These free classes are for anyone with intellectual\cognitive disabilities and their family or caregivers who would be interested in getting involved in competition with Special Olympics. With on focus on athletics, our goal is to introduce anyone who is has an interest in joining our inclusive community and enriching their lives through sports, competition, friendship and fun! Special Olympics Chicago will be hosting a community wide based event…
Find out more »September 2020
The 8th Annual Midway FlyAway 5k
Join us September 20, 2020 for our 8th Annual Midway Fly Away 5k at Midway Airport! In conjunction with the Chicago Department of Aviation and Southwest Airlines, this fundraiser will help support more than 7,500 Special Olympics athletes throughout Chicago. Participants will have the unique and fun opportunity to run directly on the airfield while the planes are taking off and landing! This is a great race and an opportunity to support our athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We…
Find out more »October 2020
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
THE BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON 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…
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