Central Area

Area Contact Information

305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Phone: 573-635-1660
Fax: 573-635-8233

Area Staff:
Tim Schuster, Program Director

Alex Jones, Development Director

Counties served:
Audrain, Benton, Boone, Callaway, Camden, Chariton, Cole, Cooper, Crawford, Gasconade, Henry, Howard, Johnson, Lafayette, Macon, Maries, Marion, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, Ralls, Randolph, and Saline

Area Sponsors

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RRCU Logo Full Color
Horseman Challange Logo
Quaker Windows & Doors Corporate Logo

Central Area events

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 3 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 10 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 17 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 24 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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2025 State Summer Games

May 30 @ 12:00 am - June 1 @ 12:00 am
Kirksville, Missouri

The 2025 State Summer Games will take place in Kirksville, MO from May 30-June 1, 2025. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/summergames. For more information contact Craig Hall at…

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Train for Life (Jefferson City)

May 31 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am
305 Special Olympics Drive
Jefferson City, MO - Missouri 65101

Jefferson City: This will be ran out of Training for Life Campus/SOMO Campus. The address is (305 Special Olympics Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101). The first cycle of this program…

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LETR Let’s Get Physical

June 21 @ 12:00 pm - June 22 @ 12:00 pm

LETR Let’s Get Physical is a 24 hour fitness challenge! This challenge can be completed solo or as a team of 2. Hosted by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop I…

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East Softball Regional

August 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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West Softball Regional

August 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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2nd Annual Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament

September 4 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
14005 Redfield Dr.
Eugene, MO 66213 United States

🏌️‍♂️ Join Us for the 2nd Annual Driving Fore Inclusion Golf Tournament! 🏌️‍♀️ 📅 Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 📍 Location: Redfield Golf Course, Eugene, MO ⏰ Tee Off: 11:00…

SOMO Sum Ups - weekly recaps & headlines

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RELEASE: SOMO seeks volunteers for 2024 State Indoor Games

ST. CHARLES – The 2024 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Indoor Games will bring more than 1,500 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state to St. Charles,…

Columbia Polar Plunge 2023

RELEASE: SOMO gets set for 17th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge

COLUMBIA – The 17th Annual Columbia Polar Plunge will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Brave men and women from around the area will don Hawaiian-themed costumes and swimwear…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Feb. 6-12

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Feb. 6-Feb. 12! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

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SOMO delegation advocates for continued support and funding on Capitol Hill Day

WASHINGTON D.C. – From Feb. 5-6, six delegates from Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) attended Special Olympics’ annual “Capitol Hill Day” in Washington, D.C. to spread the good news of their…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 23-28, 2024! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 23-28

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 23-28, 2024! Training for Life Campus Events: All Week! TLC events are back for the new year!…

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RELEASE: SOMO gets ready for 29th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge and Polar Bear Strut 5k

LAKE OF THE OZARKS – The 29th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge and Polar Bear Strut 5k will take place on Saturday, Feb. 24.  Brave men and women…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 16-22

Here’s a look back at the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 16-22, 2024! Training for Life Campus (TLC) Events TLC events are back for the new year! Check…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 9-15

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 9-15, 2024! Training for Life Campus (TLC) Events: Tuesday, Jan. 9 through Friday, Jan. 12.…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Jan. 2-8

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Jan. 2-8, 2022!