State Summer Games

The State Summer Games consist of four sports: Athletics, Powerlifting, Swimming and Volleyball. Our Summer Games occur every Summer. Athletes must qualify for the State Summer Games through their area or regional competitions. Questions? Contact Luke Lamb at lamb@somo.org.

St. Joseph athlete Leah Shoemaker competes in the running long jump at the Special Olympics Missouri 2021 State Summer Games.
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The countdown to the 2026 State Summer Games is on!

2026 Information

Date:  May 29 - 31, 2026

Location:  Kirksville, MO

Venues: Truman State University

Healthy Athletes: To Be Announced

  • Healthy Athletes will be provided at the State Summer Games. ALL athletes are welcome to receive these FREE health screenings. You do NOT need to compete at the State Summer Games to receive these screenings.

Volunteer Information: To Be Announced

Sponsorship Information: Click Here for details!

Coach Handbook: To Be Announced

Schedule of Events (subject to change): To Be Announced

Mobile App:  https://somo.org/app

 

 

 

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors

Preferred Family Healthcare

A.T. Still University

Silver Level Sponsor

Southwest Dairy Farmers

Ameren UE

Kirksville Property Management

Kraft Heinz Food Company

Victory Metals & Recycling

Kirksville Motor Company - Kirksville Toyota

Wire Co

Lovegreen Automotive - Missouri Automobile Dealers Association

Northeast Power - TriCounty Electric

Complete Family Medicine

Bronze Level Sponsors

City of Kirksville Tourism

Kirksville Regional Economic Development (KREDI)

Adair County SB40

Sydenstricker

Northeast Regional Medical Center

2025 Recap