Some people love September because it means those steamy summer temperatures start dropping. Others put off pulling those cooler-weather clothes to the front of the closet in denial that their favorite season is on its way out. No matter how you feel about this time of year, this month is jam-packed with adaptive events across the United States that will keep you active and healthy as we transition into fall. Here are some of the events we think sound fun, challenging, or inspirational!
California
- September 15 | Superheroes Triumph! 5k | Van Nuys, CA
- September 15 | They Will Surf Again | La Jolla Shores, CA
- September 16-21 | National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic | San Diego, CA
- September 29 | Night By The Ocean Life Rolls On Fundraiser | Santa Monica, CA
Colorado
- September 15 | Blisters & Brews 5k Fundraiser | Telluride, CO
- September 26 – October 1 | Moab Mania! Off-Road Handcycle Camp | Telluride, CO
Florida
- September 14 | Miami-Dade County Parks Adaptive Water Ski Clinic | Winter Haven, FL
Hawaii
- September 22 | Adaptive Surf Clinic | TBA, HI
Illinois
- September 8 | GLASA’s 5K Twilight Run, Walk & Roll | Lake Forest, IL
Maine
- September 22 | Maine Adaptive Cycling Clinic | Bangor, ME
Maryland
- September 15 | Adapted Sports Festival | Baltimore, MD
Michigan
- September 7-9 | SportsTacular Adaptive Sports Camp | Milford, MI
- September 20-23 | Adaptive Paddling Workshop | Big Bay, MI
Missouri
- September 22 | Variety KC Ice Sports: Adaptive Ice Skating | Independence, MO
New Jersey
- September 16 | 5k Run for Everyone | Westfield, NJ
New Mexico
- September 22 | Rock Climbing at Cattle Call Wall | Jemez, NM
New York
- September 21 | Adaptive Sports Foundation Annual Charity Golf Tournament | Windham, NY
North Carolina
- September 8 & 23 | September Adaptive Climb | Durham & Raleigh, NC
- September 23 | Paddle! Lake Crabtree | Morrisville, NC
Ohio
- September 29 | Fall Hike, Fire Building & S’mores | Cleveland, OH
Minnesota
- September 14 | GUSU Social | Minneapolis, MN
Massachusetts
- September 21-23 | Abilities Expo Boston | Boston, MA
Texas
- September 15 | End of Summer Bash XIV | Grapevine, TX
Utah
- September 8 | Senior Takeover Day | Park City, UT
- September 29 | MOFO Ride | Park City, UT
Vermont
- September 23 | Trapp Cabin Race | Stowe, VT
Virginia
- September 25 | New Frontiers in Disability Employment | Falls Church, VA
Washington
- September 29-30 | Dribble on Wheels Basketball Camp | Seattle, WA
Washington, D.C.
- September 15 | Adaptive Adventure Day | Washington, D.C.
Wyoming
- September 23 | Art Ride | Teton Village, WY
Our focus in this post is on one-time events, but as summer winds down, many organizations are gearing up for fall programming with weekly activities running all season long. Check with groups in your area for the classics such as sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball leagues or newly developed adaptive programs like fencing and CrossFit. Even if you don’t find exactly what you’re looking for, we encourage you to try something new this September!