Special Events
Special Olympics Tennessee hosts several fundraising events throughout the year to help support the more than 18,000 athletes in the state of Tennessee. We hope you can join us for any of our special events as a participant or volunteer.
Music City Corporate Challenge
The Music City Corporate Challenge, presented by Lifepoint Health, is an Olympic-style event that allows Greater Nashville Area corporations to interact with each other through various sporting events, all while raising awareness and support for Special Olympics. This event takes place during July & August.
Join Special Olympics Tennessee in supporting our mission to provide athletic training and competition to over 18,000 athletes in the state. Learn more below:
Law Enforcement Torch Run
The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR), established in 1981 is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement.
Music City Blitz presented by Nissan
Music City Blitz Invitational, presented by Nissan in partnership with the Tennessee Titans, is a Special Olympics Flag Football Tournament where Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners compete on a professional football field. Find a volunteer opportunity now.
Pulling for a Purpose Plane Pull and Run the Runway 5K
Upper Cumberland Regional Airport
Pulling for a Purpose brings together Special Olympics supporters who challenge each other to pull a plane as a team or an individual in the fastest time. There will also be a timed Run the Runway 5K.
Pulling for a Purpose brings together Special Olympics supporters who challenge each other to pull a plane as a team or an individual in the fastest time. There will also be a timed Run the Runway 5K.
Music City Corporate Challenge
The Music City Corporate Challenge, presented by Lifepoint Health, is an Olympic-style event that allows Greater Nashville Area corporations to interact with each other through a variety of sporting events.
thROWdown for Special Olympics
Rowing for a Reason! Participants of teams of 10 people compete together by completing a 26.2 mile row, all to support the athletes of Special Olympics Tennessee!
Wine and Dine
October 23, 2025
Presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners
Enjoy small plates and perfect wine pairings featuring chefs from the Greater Nashville area. All proceeds will help provide sports training and competition for Special Olympics Tennessee athletes.
Presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners
Enjoy small plates and perfect wine pairings featuring chefs from the Greater Nashville area. All proceeds will help provide sports training and competition for Special Olympics Tennessee athletes.
Polar Plunge
Various dates across the state in January and February.
Join us and hundreds of other brave souls across the state for the coolest thing you'll do. Whether you jump, run, or tiptoe in you'll be helping us build a bigger, better and COOLER community for 18,000+ Special Olympics athletes.
Join us and hundreds of other brave souls across the state for the coolest thing you'll do. Whether you jump, run, or tiptoe in you'll be helping us build a bigger, better and COOLER community for 18,000+ Special Olympics athletes.