St. Louis Metro Area

Area Contact Information

2945 S. Brentwood
St. Louis, MO 63144
Phone: 314-961-7755
Fax: 314-961-0660

Area Staff:
Jocelyn Diehl, Regional Program Director

Kellen Wolters, Development Director

Counties served:
Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, Pike, St. Charles City, St. Louis City, St. Louis County and Warren

St. Louis Metro events

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Hot Chocolate Run

December 3 @ 5:30 am - 2:00 pm
5595 Grand Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112 United States

The Hot Chocolate Run is a national event held in cities across the country. This year, they have partnered with Special Olympics to raise money for our athletes! Gather your…

SOMO Night With The St. Louis Blues

SOMO Night with the Blues

December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1401 Clark Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103 United States

Join Special Olympics Missouri to cheer on the St. Louis Blues on December 12th. Here is the link to purchase tickets: https://tinyurl.com/2s3wf23e  Tickets will be sold for $30 with $5…

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Francis Howell Local Basketball Tournament

December 16 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
7001 MO-94 S
St. Charles, Missouri 63304
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2024 Polar Plunge Lake St. Louis

February 3, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
100 Cognac Ct.
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 United States

This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. In…

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2024 Polar Plunge and Strut Maryland Heights

February 24, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
13725 Marine Ave
Maryland Heights, MO 63043 United States

This “unbearable” event is a unique opportunity to show your bravery as you support local Special Olympics Missouri athletes by walking, running or crawling into the frigid winter waters. In…

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State Indoor Games

March 15, 2024 @ 8:00 am - March 16, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

The 2024 State Indoor Games will take place in St. Charles, MO from March 15-16, 2024. For the most updated schedule, visit somo.org/indoorgames. For more information contact Luke Lamb at…

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St. Clair Local Track Meet

April 19, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
1015 High School Dr.
St. Clair, Missouri 63077

The rain date for this event is scheduled for April 26th.

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Jefferson County Local Track Meet

April 23, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
815 Amvets Dr.
Desoto, Missouri 63020

Rain date – April 24

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St. Louis Metro Area Spring Games

May 4, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
800 Maryville Centre Dr.
Town & Country, Missouri 63017

St. Louis Metro blog posts

SOMO Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023, In Order From Left To Right, Daniel Fultz, Genice Fisher, Chris Ringot, Stan Smith

SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 13-20

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from Nov. 13-20, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: November 14-17 We have been loving the Training for Life Campus November…

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RELEASE: SOMO inducts 2023 Hall of Fame Class and announces annual award winners

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) inducted its 2023 Hall of Fame Class and honored several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and financial partners at the 2023…

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SOMO hosts Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit at Training for Life Campus

JEFFERSON CITY – Four Missouri schools traveled to the Training for Life Campus for an Inclusive Youth Leadership Summit on Thursday, Nov. 16. Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) was so excited…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Nov. 7-13

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from November 7-13, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: November 7-10 We have been loving the Training for Life…

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RELEASE: SOMO to induct 2023 Hall of Fame Class and recognize annual award winners at 2023 Awards Banquets

JEFFERSON CITY – Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) will induct its 2023 Hall of Fame Class and honor several of its most outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers and financial partners at the…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 31- Nov. 6

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 31- November 6, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: October 31- November 6 This week began our new schedule at the Training for Life Campus with…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 24-30

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 24-30, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: October 24-27 Last week was the last full week of October events at the Training for Life Campus. Thank…

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SOMO Sum Ups: October 17-23

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 17-23, 2023! Training for Life Campus Weekly Events and Classes: October 17-20 Last week was another great week of Training for Life Campus events! Be sure to attend our…

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SOMO changes lives at 2023 State Outdoor Games

JEFFERSON CITY – The 2023 Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) State Outdoor Games brought out the best in more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, volunteers and Unified partners from across the state,…

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SOMO Sum Ups: Oct. 10-16

Here’s a look back at all of the amazing Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) events from October 10-16, 2023! St. Louis Public Schools Bowling Tournament: Tuesday, October 10 The St. Louis Public Schools hosted a Bowling…

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