Race For Inclusion - Special Olympics Florida

Race For Inclusion

Every Step Matters.

Stories Of Inclusion

From Pensacola to the Keys, the Race for Inclusion is the cornerstone of our INCLUSION movement. Here are the stories of how your support impacts the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.

Find A Race

Be Part of the Movement.
Join the 2024 Race for Inclusion, Special Olympics Florida’s challenge to build a world of inclusion and acceptance. It's not a campaign; it’s a revolution...a battle against the isolation and injustices faced by people with intellectual disabilities. It’s a call for respect and understanding. It’s a celebration that culminates with a series of race events across Florida. Below, you can learn more about the race and get started. 

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE REVOLUTION?

Gainesvillerunning / walking event   •   December 7, 2024
Jacksonvillerunning / walking event   •   September 14, 2024
Key Westrunning / walking event   •   COMING SOON
Miamirunning / walking event   •   December 14, 2024
New Port Richeyrunning / walking event   •   March 16, 2024
Orlando Swimswim event  •  September 21, 2024
Orlandorunning / walking event   •   October 26, 2024
Palm Beachgolfing event   •   COMING SOON
Pensacolarunning / walking event   •   October 26, 2024

Why We Race

We race to change perceptions of people with intellectual disabilities. We race to show that people with ID have unlimited potential...that they can be world-class athletes, dedicated students, valuable employees, and community leaders. We race to create a society that demands respect and acceptance for everyone. Special Olympics is known worldwide for its work supporting the physical, mental, and social well-being of people with intellectual disabilities. The Race for Inclusion will amplify our effort, while bridging gaps in access and opportunity for a community that represents 3% of the global population.

LEARN MORE

START A TEAM

Ready to take steps for inclusion? It’s easy to form a team and be part of one (or more!) of the races across the state. When you make that first move to start a team, become a team captain, or race as an individual, you are joining a revolution to promote unity, acceptance and inclusion. We’ll provide the tools you need to succeed, and we guarantee you’ll have a blast on race day.

JOIN A TEAM

Know of a team that’s in place and want to be part of it? Join a group and work together to fundraise, and come ready to conquer the course on race day. Your team will be a crucial part of cultivating a community and a world of inclusion – where everyone is accepted and valued.

Get my company involved

There’s never been a more important time for inclusion in the workplace. Everyone wants to be seen, heard, and understood. Your organization can be a leader in changing attitudes, and creating a culture of inclusivity and respect by joining a race. Come in costume or your favorite company shirts and know that your steps will have a lasting impact on your community.

Athletes

No one understands the power of inclusion and acceptance better than our athletes. Talented, hardworking, and all-around awesome people, we hope you'll take a few minutes to get to know them!

Ambassadors

As icons of success in sports, Inclusion Ambassadors generously lend their time, talent, and resources to support our mission. Learn more about them here.

Sponsors

Premier Partner

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Official Strategy Partner

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Gold Sponsors

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Mission

The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.

The ultimate objective of Special Olympics Florida is to help people with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs. 
Read more about our mission.

Special Olympics Florida, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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