Special Olympics of Kansas
Special Olympics Kansas is dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports competitions, health and nutrition programs and leadership development. Offering year-round initiatives to children and adults with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics Kansas is a platform for acceptance and inclusion as well as one of the largest advocates for healthy lifestyles in the state – regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or cultural differences.
It is their belief that participation in sports enables challenges and opportunities to be introduced to the participants teaching them teamwork, decision making, leadership, goal-setting, perseverance, commitment and sportsmanship, while developing self-confidence, self-esteem, character and integrity.
Contact us
Maria Hinojosa
5280 Foxridge Drive, Mission, Kansas 66202
Phone: 913-236-9290
Midnight Run 5K/10K for Special Olympics Kansas
Midnight Run 5K/10K for Special Olympics Kansas
July 25, 2020 @ 11:45 pm - July 26, 2020 @ 2:00 am
$45 Fee
Join us and beat the heat this summer at our Midnight Run, the first race in our 2020 Race Series, The Midnight Run 5K/10K for Special Olympics. This event is presented by the Leawood Police Department, a participating agency in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Kansas, and features a fast course through the streets of Leawood. Your participation will help raise money for Special Olympics and participants in both the 5K and 10K Run/Walk with finishers receiving a custom finishers medal! The medal will fit together with our Zombie Run medal on Oct 31st, so sign up for both for the ultimate medal and bonus swag!