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Summer Games was a huge success. Over 2,000 athletes competed in athletics (track & field), bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, swimming, and tennis. Learn more about all the events around this year's annual games.
Summer SportsUpcoming Events
- – Camp Shriver at RCSJ – Week 1 Rowan College at Gloucester County 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- 2025 Statue of Liberty 5K Liberty State Park 5:00 am – 10:00 am
- – Camp Shriver at RCSJ – Week 2 Rowan College at Gloucester County 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Free medical screenings provided to date in New Jersey
Volunteers donating their time to Special Olympics New Jersey
Athletes participating in Special Olympics New Jersey Programs.
Latest Stories from Special Olympics New Jersey
2025 Higgins Golf Classic Recap
June 30, 2025The 35th Annual Higgins Golf Classic, presented by Greenberg Traurig and Shawmut Design & Construction, took place on Monday, June 16, 2025. Despite a bit of rain at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ, Special Olympics New Jersey (SONJ) hosted 200 golfers on the Meadow and River Courses and the day was a huge…
New York Jets Flag Unified League 2025
June 19, 2025The 2025 edition of the New York Jets Flag Unified League began in April with clinics at the NY Jets training facility in Florham Park. Over two sessions, twelve high school teams were coached through drills and skills, and learned about the importance of teamwork. After five weeks of league play, the 4 top teams…
42nd Annual Torch Run
June 12, 2025On June 6, 2025, hundreds of dedicated officers participated in the 42nd Annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run, helping carry the “Flame of Hope” across the Garden State. Their commitment lit the way, raising vital funds and awareness for Special Olympics New Jersey athletes. The 2025 torch run is on track to raise over…
2024 S. Michael Higgins Special Olympics Scholarship Award: Catherine Reischman
June 12, 2025At its annual Night of Champions, Special Olympics New Jersey honors and celebrates outstanding individuals and groups. In the year leading up to the big event, award candidates are identified and nominated by their peers. These nominations are reviewed by a committee, and finally the award recipients are revealed. Awards categories include 13 outstanding county…