Date and Time
Friday Jun 9, 2023
LETR will take place Thursday, June 8th, 2023. Participants will gather at Cravath Lakefront Park at 5:00 pm. The Torch Run will begin at 5:30 pm from Cravath Lakefront Park and end at approximately 6:00 pm at Perkins Stadium.
Location
LETR - Cravath Lakefront Park
341 W Whitewater St.
Olympic Games - UW Whitewater's Campus
800 W Main St.
Description
Whitewater is excited to host the 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games June 8-10, 2023. All events will take place on the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater campus. More than 1,400 athletes from across the state will compete in track & field, cornhole, powerlifting, tennis, and soccer.
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports. It empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities to become accepted and valued members of their
communities, leading to a more respectful and inclusive society for all. Using sports as the catalyst as well as programming around health and education, Special Olympics works to end inactivity, injustice and intolerance.
The 2023 Special Olympics Summer Games will include a parade of athletes and the opening ceremony, the final leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR medal moments, and more (learn more about the event). Fun for the whole family! Fans are welcome to watch the Summer Games from the stands or get involved by volunteering.
