Philadelphia UNcathlon Event Information

UNcathlon is a UNified Sports, Fitness, & Fundraising Team Challenge that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power of teamwork while bringing awareness to Special Olympics Pennsylvania.

The inaugural Philadelphia UNcathlon Presented by Energy Transfer will take place Saturday, June 22, 2024 in the Field House of the Philadelphia Eagles NovaCare Complex.

The UNcathlon event embodies SOPA’s daily goal: inclusion and acceptance through sport. Similar to a Special Olympics Unified Track & Field competition, this unique “combine” event consists of 8-10 SOPA skills events… with an additional element of fundraising!

The UNcathlon event embodies SOPA’s mission: Inclusion and acceptance through sport. Similar to a Special Olympics Unified Track & Field competition, this unique event consists of track, field, and combine events, with an additional element of fundraising! Since the UNcathlon is a fundraiser benefiting SOPA, the final ‘event’ is FUNDRAISING! The funds raised help to provide training and sport competitions, free of charge to thousands of deserving athletes.

The Philadelphia UNcathlon is Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Doors open at 9am for registration, event begins at 10am

The Philadelphia UNcathlon is under the bubble at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia.

UNcathlon is comprised of 8-10 "combine style" events. The final “event” is fundraising, as the total money raised by each team will count towards the team’s points in the competition.

Due to limited space, spectators will be limited to athlete and participant guests only.

Yes, there are volunteer opportunities. Areas of need include: Scorekeeping, event set-up, registration & refreshments, site managers, event breakdown, and more.

More info coming soon!

No outside food or beverages are allowed inside the NovaCare Complex. Health-conscious food and beverages will be available to event participants.

Yes, you can donate directly through this link. For more information email Jon Blitzer or Chase Trimmer at jblitzer@specialolympicspa.org or ctrimmer@specialolympicspa.org.

Yes, complimentary parking is available on-site.

Yes, the facility is fully accessible.

If you wish to organize/sponsor, we require teams of at least five that will be paired with two Special Olympics athletes.

Yes, but on a first-come first-served basis.

Use this form the request registration as an athlete.

For inquiries, email Jon Blitzer or Chase Trimmer at jblitzer@specialolympicspa.org or ctrimmer@specialolympicspa.org.

Portable restrooms will be available. Due to space limitations, changing areas will not be available on-site.

The event will be indoors at the Field House of the NovaCare Complex.

Yes, EMTs will be on-site for the events.

For more information on scoring, follow this link.

• Bocce
• 40-yard dash
• Field goal kick
• Football target throw
• Team relay race
• Rowing
• Soccer dribble
• Standing long jump
• Final event, fundraising