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.
Polar Plunge
Various dates across the state.
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.
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.
Truck Convoy
Join the compassionate army of truck drivers, as law enforcement officers escort the Truck Convoy for Special Olympics Tennessee on a 60-mile loop on I-40.
Music City Blitz presented by Nissan
Music City Blitz presented by Nissan in partnership with the Tennessee Titans is an Adult Flag Football Tournament where you play on a professional football field. Register to play in the Music City Blitz to benefit Special Olympics TN at Nissan Stadium.
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.