WATERVILLE and AUBURN — The 2026 Special Olympics Maine Winter Games kick off February 25, bringing together 542 athletes, coaches, and Unified partners from across the state — joined by hundreds of volunteers who make the event possible.

"After weeks of training in Maine’s winter conditions, competitors are ready to showcase their skills in Olympic-style winter sports during this two-day celebration of ability, teamwork, and inclusion," said Special Olympics Maine, in a news release.

Delegations representing communities from every corner of Maine will compete in snowshoeing, cross country skiing, speed skating, and alpine skiing.

Wednesday, February 25

• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  Snowshoeing & Cross Country Skiing
  Quarry Road Trails
  300 Quarry Rd, Waterville, ME 04901
• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  Speed Skating
  Jack Kelley Ice Rink
  Harold Alfond Athletics & Recreation Center at Colby College
  4900 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME 04901
• 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  Dinner & Dance Celebration
  Winslow High School

Thursday, February 26

• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  Alpine Skiing
  Lost Valley Ski Area
  200 Lost Valley Rd, Auburn, ME 04210

Special Olympics Maine provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, empowering athletes to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy while building inclusive communities across the state.