Michigan Special Olympics Area 39

09/14/2026

Check out Area 39 athlete Mindy as she starts the run!

09/14/2026

We were thrilled and honored to be part of the kickoff run of the Central Route in Copper Harbor with incredible LETR officers and teams! Mindy proudly represented athletes from Area39 which includes Copper Harbor.

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!