SPEARFISH, S.D. – Special Olympics South Dakota will host its 56th annual State Summer Games on May 15-16, 2026, at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, drawing more than 900 athletes, Unified partners and coaches from across the state, including participants from the Rapid City area.

The two-day event will feature competitions in volleyball, cornhole, swimming, soccer and athletics, including track and field. Competitions will be held across the BHSU campus throughout the weekend.

On Friday, May 15, volleyball, cornhole, swimming and soccer events will take place at the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center. Saturday, May 16 will feature athletics and track and field competition at Lyle Hare Stadium.

More than 200 volunteers are expected to support the event, assisting athletes, coaches and spectators throughout the weekend. Those interested in volunteering can find available opportunities at sosd.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer.

For more information about the State Summer Games, visit sosd.org. Special Olympics South Dakota can also be followed on Facebook at facebook.com/SOSD1969 and on Instagram at @specialolympicssd.