Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program

Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program Inclusion, Run, Empower: Racing for All Abilities (RTSNP currently has team members ranging in age from 5 to 50+ years old). All team coaches are volunteers.

Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program (RTSNP) is a non-profit (501c3) organization dedicated to providing challenged individuals with the opportunity to successfully participate in all levels of mainstream running, walking or wheelchair racing year round. Rolling Thunder is open to developmentally and/or physically challenged individuals, age 5 or older, regardless of athletic ability. The team is

also open to typical siblings and parents, and to any members of the community willing to volunteer their time and effort. RTSNP is a true inclusion program, integrating special needs individuals with their typical peers at all team practices, races and events. (RTSNP has no paid staff). There is no membership fee to join or to participate in Rolling Thunder activities. RTSNP’s goal is to teach special needs individuals the sport of running, walking, or wheelchair racing in an inclusive setting, while helping each athlete build independence, confidence, and self-esteem. By competing side-by-side with typical peers, challenged individuals earn the respect they deserve. Through sports, athletes will learn to make good decisions, to set and achieve personal goals, to practice good sportsmanship and to develop important life skills. RTSNP is a nationally recognized organization, based in Long Island, NY. Rolling Thunder is actively looking to expand and form chapters in other parts of the country to benefit special needs individuals nationwide. (For more information on starting a Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program chapter in your area, please see our website and contact Head Coach, President and Founder, Steve Cuomo, at [email protected])

05/30/2026

JOIN ME on October 4, 2026 for the Thunder Run 5K Run/Walk!

One of Rolling thunder runners is doing a raffle to help Raise money for their donations Dawnie Amado-desmarais
05/21/2026

One of Rolling thunder runners is doing a raffle to help Raise money for their donations Dawnie Amado-desmarais

Come down and help out a sachem family raise some money for life saving treatment !!20% donated from all dining in at O...
04/29/2026

Come down and help out a sachem family raise some money for life saving treatment !!
20% donated from all dining in at Outback and raffle baskets too!!

Raffles from 5-9pm

03/20/2026

Join Rolling Thunder as we take on the magic together and support our incredible athletes at the runDisney Marathon Weekend 2027! 🏃‍♀️✨

We have a limited number of 5K bibs remaining for anyone who wants to be part of the team!

Interested? Reach out to Crystal Rose for more information and to secure your spot.

03/19/2026

✨ RunDisney with Rolling Thunder ✨

We’re so excited to share more about our RunDisney opportunities, and we’re currently working behind the scenes to get everything ready!

While we finalize details, if you have any questions about running with Rolling Thunder at RunDisney events, please reach out to: Crystal Rose

A group of the athletes ran in the Race of Hope fundraising 5k in Southhampton today! Our team was the 3rd largest at to...
08/04/2024

A group of the athletes ran in the Race of Hope fundraising 5k in Southhampton today! Our team was the 3rd largest at today’s race of more than 1,000 runners. What a beautiful uplifting experience!

Sunday practice at Hauppauge High School!
08/04/2024

Sunday practice at Hauppauge High School!

….play harder! Beach fun!
07/29/2024

….play harder! Beach fun!

Beach practice yesterday. First, we work hard…..
07/29/2024

Beach practice yesterday. First, we work hard…..

Address

117 West End Avenue
Shirley, NY
11967

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm

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+16313995564

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