State - 2026 Summer Games - Field Events

2026 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Athletics (Track & Field) Competition- ISU Campus

What is Athletics? 

Athletics offers a wide variety of traditional track and field events. Competition is also provided for athletes with lower ability levels in a variety of development track and field events.

 

As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped into competition divisions according to ability level, age and gender when appropriate.

 

Athletes in Illinois who compete in athletics compete locally at their Region Spring Games. Gold medal winners are eligible to advance to the state championship held at the Summer Games in Normal in June.

 

Athletics Events Offered in Illinois

50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 and 3000 Meter Run

100, 400 and 800 Meter Race Walk

Mini Javelin

Tennis Ball Throw

Softball Throw

Running Long Jump

High Jump

Shotput and Wheelchair Shotput

Relays – 4X100 and 4X400 Meter Run, 4×25 Meter Wheelchair and 4×100 Meter Walk

Pentathlon (100, 400 Meter Run, Running Long Jump, High Jump and Shotput)

25, 30 Slalom, 100 and 200 Meter Non Motorized Wheelchair Race

 

Facility Information

This event will held at ISU Redbird Track & Field Complex 

 

Competition Information

Click here for more detailed information including schedules, results and more. 

 

Volunteer Information

Scroll to the bottom of the page to see all open volunteer opportunities.

 

Awards

Awards will be presented after divisions are completed.

 

Concessions & Souvenirs

Concessions and souvenirs will be sold on ISU Campus near Horton Fieldhouse

 

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