Special Olympics

The 2026 State Fall Games for the Special Olympics New York will be held in and around Glens Falls! The Games will bring approximately 900 athletes and coaches to the region.

When and Where

Date and Time

Friday, Oct 16, 2026 until Saturday, Oct 17, 2026

Address

Multiple Locations, Glens Falls , Queensbury, Saratoga, NY 12801

Driving Directions

Hosted By

Glens Falls City Park

About this event

Athletes will be competing in bocce, cross-country running, cycling, equestrian, golf, soccer, and softball.

The Games will kick off with Opening Ceremonies Friday evening in City Park. Competition will take place all day Saturday in the seven select sports, and will also cinlude area elementary school students participating in the Special Olympics Young Athletes program.

Venues include:

Glens Falls City Park (opening and closing ceremonies)
Adirondack Sports Complex (bocce)
Cole's Woods (cross-country running)
Warren County Municipal Center (cycling)
Skidmore College (equestrian)
Brookhaven Golf Course (golf)
Morse Athletic Complex (soccer and softball)

Fall Games is supported by many local partners, including Warren County, Elks Major Projects, First Student, Gallagher, Homestead Funding Group, Hudson Headwaters, Mother Cabrini, New Era Cap Foundation, Glens Falls Foundation, Bone & Joint, Northwell, WrapKingz, The Queensbury Hotel, Burch Bottle and Casella.

See more info: https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/news/fall-games-2026/

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