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Whether you live in the North Country, on the Seacoast or in Southern New Hampshire, there are always competition and fundraising events happening across the Granite State.
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Running for Special Olympics New Hampshire
“Running For Special Olympics” is a fitness program designed to encourage SONH athletes to run on their own or take part in organized races around the state and a series of fundraisers related to running events.
Our Mission
The mission of Special Olympics New Hampshire is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
About SONH
Become an Athlete
Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from across the Granite State. They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community. They’re also having lots of fun!
Make a Difference
Every day we empower athletes to shatter stereotypes and exceed their personal bests on the playing field and in life. But for every Special Olympics champion, there is another who is waiting for a chance to win. Please donate and help us get one more athlete onto the playing field.
Get Involved
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. They are coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers and managers. They can also be unified partners—playing alongside athletes with intellectual disabilities—or fans cheering in the stands.
September 2024
Seafood Fest 5K
In-person, 5K road race starting in Hampton, NH. Come early for morning yoga on the beach and/or a “Lil’ Lobster” (kids) 100-yard fun run! This out & back course runs along Route 1A on New Hampshire’s beautiful seacoast, and finishes on the sand of Hampton Beach steps away from the famous Hampton Beach Seafood Festival. Virtual participation is also an option!
Find out more »State Softball Tournament
Join us as nearly 200 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Sports® partners go for gold in Unified Sports® slow pitch and individual skills competition.
Find out more »Footrace for the Fallen (5K)
In-person, 5K road race in Manchester, NH to honor our fallen heroes and pay tribute to those who serve. Virtual participation is also an option!
Find out more »October 2024
The 2024 State Golf Tournament
Join us as nearly 100 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Sports® partners go for gold in 18 holes, 9 holes, 5 holes, and individual skills competition!
Find out more »New England Half Marathon
In-person, 1/2-marathon starting in Contoocook, NH. Start at Gould Hill Farm, a quintessential New Hampshire apple orchard, then run this downhill course via scenic country roads with views of fall foliage to finish at the NH State House. Virtual participation is also an option!
Find out more »Trick or Trot 3K
In-person 3K road race in Manchester, NH. Start and finish this out & back course at Backyard Brewery. Arrive early for a kids Halloween festival, magic show, and “Lil’ Pumpkins Fun Run”. Virtual participation is also an option!
Find out more »November 2024
North Country Bowling – 2024 State Bowling Tournament
The 2024 State Bowling Tournament will offer competition in:• Tenpin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with Support More info coming soon!
Find out more »Exeter Bowling Lanes – 2024 State Bowling Tournament
The 2024 State Bowling Tournament will offer competition in: • Candlepin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with Support More information coming soon!
Find out more »Funsport – 2024 State Bowling Tournament
The 2024 State Bowling Tournament will offer competition in:• Tenpin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with Support• Candlepin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with Support More information coming soon!
Find out more »Leda Lanes – 2024 State Bowling Tournament
The 2024 State Bowling Tournament will offer competition in: • Candlepin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with Support More information coming soon!
Find out more »Bowl-O-Rama – 2024 State Bowling Tournament
The 2024 State Bowling Tournament will offer competition in: • Candlepin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with Support More information coming soon!
Find out more »Lakeside Lanes – 2024 State Bowling Tournament
The 2024 State Bowling Tournament will offer competition in: • Candlepin Bowling – Singles, Bumper Singles, Singles with Support, Bumper Singles with Support More information coming soon!
Find out more »Our Mission Partners
Special Olympics New Hampshire is grateful for the annual support of our Mission Partners who help bring our programs to life.
