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National Senior Games Promoting the benefits of competitive sports, physical fitness and active aging to adults 50+. The organization that governs the Summer National Senior Games.

A multi-sport organizations council member of the United States Olympic Committee. The NSGA also governs smaller multi-sport championships.

10/16/2026

Dr. Art Ulene recently became the oldest person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro at age 90. After completing a feat like that, he can relate to the dedication and training it takes to compete in the National Senior Games — and he applauds you! Watch his message and let us know: Do you agree that getting out there and playing is the most important part? Or is it all about the win for you?

CareScout is proud to support older adults who age with confidence — from Dr. Ulene to every athlete competing at the National Senior Games.

Lock in your lodging for the 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana!NSGA partners with Team Travel Source (TTS) ...
10/15/2026

Lock in your lodging for the 2027 National Senior Games presented by Humana!

NSGA partners with Team Travel Source (TTS) to make booking your stay stress-free. With guaranteed lowest rates, flexible cancellation policies and the ability to book with teammates, there’s something for everyone.

BONUS: Book through TTS and you’ll be entered into a create-your-own vacation giveaway! 🎁

Visit https://nsga.com/hotels to find the option that's right for you.

10/14/2026

There’s purpose at every age.

It’s one of the things that has helped longtime National Senior Games and Iowa Senior Games athlete Carroll Marty stay active into his 90s.

"Every day I've got something I've got to get done. So many people retire and don't have anything to do, and they don't last very long. And I'm still going. What else is there to be, other than optimistic?"

Hear more from Carroll in this video from our partners at Growing Bolder. Then share in the comments: What are your keys to ? 💬

The journey to stay active looks different for everyone — but the Senior Games are where all roads meet.We love seeing p...
10/13/2026

The journey to stay active looks different for everyone — but the Senior Games are where all roads meet.

We love seeing photos and videos of athletes kicking off their at State Senior Games across the country. Congratulations to everyone stepping up to compete and challenge themselves!

Athletes: keep your photos and posts coming, and be sure to tag so that we can celebrate alongside you. 🎉

Thanks to Alaska International Senior Games, Kentucky Senior Games, Michigan Senior Olympics, Ohio Senior Olympics and Virginia Senior Games for sharing these wonderful photos from their recent Games! 📸

Did you know regular physical activity is associated with a lower risk of anxiety and depression? It can also help reduc...
10/10/2026

Did you know regular physical activity is associated with a lower risk of anxiety and depression? It can also help reduce symptoms for people experiencing these conditions.

For many Senior Games athletes, being active means spending time with friends, finding community, setting goals and having something to look forward to.

On World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating the connection between movement, community and mental well-being.

Has being active or playing a sport had a positive impact on your mental health? Share your story below. 👇

Today is — and we want to reframe the conversation.Too often, later life is viewed as a period of decline. We see it d...
10/09/2026

Today is — and we want to reframe the conversation.

Too often, later life is viewed as a period of decline. We see it differently!

At the National Senior Games, our athletes build strength, stay sharp, set new goals and form lifelong connections — not because someone gave them permission, but because they refused to let age be a limiting factor.

Check your assumptions today. And share your thoughts below: What does society get wrong about aging? 💬

Active Aging Week is a time dedicated to smashing society’s expectations of what it means to be an older adult. Humana i...
10/08/2026

Active Aging Week is a time dedicated to smashing society’s expectations of what it means to be an older adult. Humana is celebrating those 50 and older who continue to live their fullest lives — like Senior Games athletes!

Active aging means more than moving your body. It’s also about thriving emotionally, building strong relationships, keeping your mind engaged and finding purpose in what you love. Humana believes the choices you make can do more than add years to your life; they can add life to your years.

Madelon Eichhorn has never let a change in circumstances keep her from playing sports. She adapts and grows.Basketball w...
10/07/2026

Madelon Eichhorn has never let a change in circumstances keep her from playing sports. She adapts and grows.

Basketball was her first game, learned from her father at age 5. She played throughout much of her adult life and competed in basketball at her first National Senior Games in 2005. When that team disbanded soon after, she still had her second sport of racquetball, but she missed being part of a team.

So, Madelon decided to join a senior volleyball league. The catch? She didn't know how to play!

That decision — to try something new, to be a beginner, to learn from others — led to Madelon forming a team that’s still playing in the National Senior Games 20 years later.

Madelon’s approach to staying active has always been about adapting and finding what comes next. As she puts it, “If I lose one sport, I’ll go find another one to play.”

Read more about Madelon’s lifelong love of sport and her many chapters as an athlete in our October Athlete of the Month feature, sponsored by Uber: https://nsga.com/blog-athlete-of-the-month-madelon-eichhorn/

10/06/2026

Would you run in a race nicknamed "The Bunion Derby"?

In 1928, 199 runners took part in a 3,400+ mile race between Los Angeles and Chicago along Route 66. The Trans-American Footrace ran right through Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was ultimately won by Oklahoma runner Andy Payne in 84 days!

Learn more about the exciting race in this video from our partner, Visit Tulsa.

It’s never too late to get started!National Senior Games athlete Patsy Lillehei didn’t grow up playing competitive sport...
10/06/2026

It’s never too late to get started!

National Senior Games athlete Patsy Lillehei didn’t grow up playing competitive sports. There were no opportunities in the small Kansas town where she lived before Title IX. As an adult, she built a successful career, and exercise came and went.

Then, at 62, Patsy’s daughter invited her to join a 150-mile cycling fundraiser for multiple sclerosis. That experience sparked something. Patsy started cycling, returned to her love of swimming and completed her first triathlon, all in 2008. A few years later, she discovered the Senior Games.

Today, Patsy is still swimming, competing in triathlons and setting new goals.

“I always say that my expectations are higher than my realizations, but I have really high expectations. So that keeps me going – it’s the carrot that keeps hanging in front of me.”

This Active Aging Week, Patsy’s story is a reminder that you don’t have to start young to build an active life — you just have to start.

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