Track + Field
Track and Field events include hurdle events, marathon, high jump, long jump, shot put, relays and wheelchair events. In addition, Special Olympics Minnesota offers events for lower ability level athletes to train and compete in basic athletics skills. The development of these key skills is necessary prior to advancing to longer competitive events.. In addition to traditional events, athletes can participate in Unified Sports relay events.
Field EventsRunning Long Jump (1 Meter minimum)Shot PutTennis Ball Throw (15 Meter maximum)Softball Throw (15 Meter maximum)Standing Long Jump
Track Events25 and 50 Meter – Dash and Walk100, 200, 400, 800 and 1,500 Meter – Run and Walk4 x 100 Traditional and Unified Relays10 Meter Walk – Device or Physical Assistance25 Meter Walk – Device or Physical Assistance25 Meter Dash – Physical Assistance50 Meter Walk – Device or Physical Assistance50 Meter Dash – Physical Assistance
Wheelchair Events10 Meter Wheelchair25, 50 and 100 Meter Wheelchair and Motorized Wheelchair25 Meter Motorized Wheelchair Obstacle30 and 50 Meter Wheelchair Slalom30 and 50 Meter Motorized Slalom
