Michigan Special Olympics Area 39

09/13/2026

First day of bowling at Big Shots in Ironwood on Saturday. A great turnout and lots of fun! Thanks to all our volunteers and coaches…and of course our wonderful athletes!

09/12/2026

Thank you to all of the folks in our community who came out to run or donated to the LETR Flame of Hope Run today at the Houghton waterfront! We are especially proud and thankful to the City of Houghton Police Department for their support of LETR and sponsoring today’s event!

09/11/2026

First day of bowling practice for our Houghton/Hancock area team at Miller’s Recreation in Laurium…good times!

09/10/2026

So proud of our athletes! We are looking forward to Flame of Hope Week and the LETR runs in Houghton (9/12) and Copper Harbor (9/14 - the starting point for the torch along the Central Route)!

Find more details here. >>>>>>>> https://keweenawreport.com/2026/09/09/special-olympics-offers-athletes-a-space-to-compete-and-connect-with-the-community/

Athletes apart of Special Olympics gained the joy of competition, new friends and mentors, and community support after Area 39 returned to the western Upper Peninsula.

09/10/2026

Check out two of our athlete leaders promoting the LETR run this Saturday and Special Olympics on MyUP Now! Thank you Thomas Fournier!

The City of Houghton Police Department is hosting a 5K fun run on S...

09/09/2026

LETR run supporting Special Olympics Michigan coming to Houghton on September 12! Register at

Flame of Hope Week is our annual community event where Law Enforcement, Corrections, Athletes, and Civilians come together to raise awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. Participants run throughout the state, carrying the torch as true Guardians of the Flame—champions for individuals with intel...

09/05/2026

Please consider running in the Flame of Hope run here in Houghton on Saturday, September 12 down at Ray Kestner Park! Support Special Olympics Michigan!

08/28/2026

Check out our booth at the Houghton County Fair!

08/28/2026

Let's get everyone out at the LETR Flame of Hope Run that starts at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton on September 12 between 10 AM (registration) and 10:30 AM (race starts). Cheer on our law enforcement officers and participants in the race! Consider running or walking as well by registering at: https://flameofhopemi.org/

From the bowling alley to the track, our Area 39 athletes give it their all. 🎳🏃‍♂️ When you participate in the Sept. 12 Fun Run, you’re cheering them on for the entire season. Let’s show them the Copper Country spirit!

08/14/2026

Thank you so much to our incredible Houghton and Hancock Police Departments and all our local LEAs, including the Houghton Fire Department for supporting Special Olympics Michigan and LETR! Also thank you to our amazing athletes and Coach Victoria for coming out to support LETR! Finally, thanks to our Houghton Dunkin Donuts and all the patrons who came out to support Special Olympics!