Run, cycle, or compete in a triathlon to support Special Olympics Massachusetts while striving to attain your personal best with other members of the Xtra Mile community. Your fundraising will help to provide year-round athletic training and sports competitions for individuals with intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Massachusetts, while you discover new levels of strength, endurance, and performance.
The Xtra Mile community has access to some of the biggest endurance fundraising events including the Boston Marathon, B.A.A. 5K, Falmouth Road Race, and the New York City Marathon. You can also register for your favorite race and Special Olympics Massachusetts will provide resources to help you reach your training and fundraising goals.
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Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Matt Millett had an incredible year running all over the place while setting personal records in the 5K and 10K distances. He inspired at least one fellow runner maybe he will get you to get after it.
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The Xtra Mile is a community of runners, cyclists and other endurance athletes who have chosen to use their love of sport to increase awareness and inclusion while raising critical funds for Special Olympics Massachusetts. The Xtra Mile was established to promote healthy lifestyles through active lifestyle sports. You can join at a variety of levels including local walking/running clubs, 5K races or you can really jump in and apply to a marathon team.
Because the Boston Marathon® is such a historic race and one that many runners wish to run, we have limited space on our team. We open an application each fall for the following spring’s Marathon. If Boston is not right for you, we also have access to the TCS New York City Marathon in the fall, the Falmouth Road Race in August, and the B.A.A. 5K in April.
The 2025 Boston Marathon application is live: Apply to join the Xtra Mile team, today!
Yes! This is a great option to bring the Xtra Mile to your community or use your bucket list race to support inclusive sports programming in Massachusetts. Please reach out to the Xtra Mile Team and they will work with you to set up a fundraising goal, hook you up with some training and race day gear and provide you with a personalized fundraising page. Depending on the race there may be training resources available.
We have several ways to bring Xtra Mile programming to your community. The most straightforward is to start a walking or running club. These clubs bring Special Olympics athletes together with members of their city or town who want to be active and social. If you are interested in walking/running clubs, please reach out today.
Another way to get the Xtra Mile into your world is through a race you manage. If you are a race director or volunteer, you can offer Xtra Mile fundraising bibs at your race. Shoot a note over to XtraMile@specialolympicsma.org to get the conversation going.
Cycling is a great way to get involved and show support forSpecial Olympics Massachusetts through the Xtra Mile platform. Over the years we have had teams participate in the Rodman Ride for Kids and the Hub on Wheels in Boston. We now have access to a great ride in western Mass called the Connecticut Valley Century (COVAC) ride along the Connecticut River. With distances from 25 – 100 miles, you can make the ride your own while showing support for Special Olympics along the way.
You can also choose your favorite ride and DIY the fundraising, please send a note to XtraMile@specialolympicsma.org and we will get you set up with a fundraising page and all the info you need.