The Roadrunners Special Olympic Team

06/18/2026

Roadrunner athletes Courtney Courtney Bernice Henry will be representing on the golf course with her unified partner Lauren Henry .
Luke Pratt (Diana 'Saindon' Pratt)will be representing running the 800m run, the mile run, and shotput.
Former Roadrunner Trista Peterson (Betty Peterson) will be golfing with her unified partner also.

Good luck!

May the course be with you!
Run Luke run!

06/17/2026

Splash Splash we are swimming! 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♂️
Days: Monday's & Wednesday's
Time: 4:00-5:00 pm
Where: Manhattan City pool
Cost: NO COST to practice or compete
Wear: Female, 1 piece suit or tankini (covers the stomach). Male, traditional swimsuit. No cut-off jeans
Bring: water, goggles if you want (they help the eyes), swim cap if you want.

Does an athlete need to know how to swim? NO! All abilities welcome! If you can get in the water (we can help), you can compete.

**An athlete does need to have a current Special Olympics physical on file and be registered to be able to practice and compete. If not current, please email: [email protected] for info and forms.

Or click the link:
1. Online registration: https://form.jotform.com/250996474804166

2. Medical form for athlete:
https://soks.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Athlete-Medical-Form-Aug-22-2024.pdf

Visit for more information: https://soks.org/get-involved/join-the-kansas-special-olympics/

Click on their Calendar of Events for competition dates for North Central Regional and State competitions.

Coaches are on deck and in the water along with pool lifeguards. A combined 40+ years of teaching swim lessons, lifeguarding, lifeguard instructing and coaching for The Roadrunners Special Olympic Team !

JUST KEEP SWIMMING!! 🐟

Please click the link to complete this form.

06/17/2026

The Roadrunners will be representing heavy lifts in powerlifting!

06/16/2026

Bowling update:
NO BOWLING due to renovations:
*June 22
*June 29

JULY 6TH- Yes we will bowl.

K-State apologizes for the inconvenience. They just found out last week and was to only be 1 week.

The Roadrunners will persevere!

06/10/2026

Weather Update: Due to the Tornado Watch that has been issued, per Special Olympics rules we must cancel practice today. Stay safe and we will see you all on Monday!

06/09/2026

Thank you RCPD for inviting The Roadrunners to run the torch with you!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1L42hZZDf3/

06/06/2026

Roadrunners:
BOWLING starts:
- June 8th
-6:00 pm - please be there on time.

-K-State union, basement

-$6/ athlete per practice. Cash or check and you will pay Erin, SueAnn or whomever is taking the money. We will write a receipt if you need it. Please make checks out to the bowling alley, BUT give to our person.
*You can pay for multiple practices and we will put it in an envelope with their name on it. It will be secure. If writing a check, this needs to be to The Roadrunners.

-You can park in parking garage. You do NOT need to pay. I have approval from the garage manager.

See you all Monday!

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06/06/2026

What a fabulous day with The Roadrunner Family! Day began with a trip to Tanganyika Wildlife Park to start the Summer Games weekend! Feeding Birds, lemurs (they are so cool), tortoises, petting kangaroos, and learning about penguins, snakes, tortoises.
Then on to opening ceremonies.
Our "Littles" showcased the 4x50 shuttle relay. They are so darn cute!
Cody represented the Roadrunners in the Walk of Champions, and we cheered on the athletes running the 3000M.
Back to the hotel and ready for competition Saturday. Starts at 8 am at Maize South HS. Come out to watch some truly inspirational athletes. And please, send up a prayer to Mother Nature to stay dry.

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

The Roadrunners supported Pott Co officers handing off the Special Olympics Torch to Riley Co officers in Manhattan and then went the first leg.
We met up again in Ogden where we ran with Riley Co officers to hand the torch off to Ft. Riley at the gate. Mother Nature decided everyone needed cooled off.
Thank you Rachel P for all you and your LETR crew do for The Roadrunners and Special Olympics Kansas!
Thank you Harrison, Mara, Addy, Cody B, Kiera and Cody W for running also! (And parents for making it happen!)