LifeAnchorage · March 17, 2026
Special Olympics fills Anchorage
The 2026 Special Olympics Alaska Winter Games brought athletes from across the state to Anchorage for three days of competition.
Daily Alaska staff · March 17, 2026 · Anchorage
The 2026 Special Olympics Alaska Winter Games brought athletes from Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kodiak, and the Mat-Su to Anchorage for three days of competition. Events were held at Hilltop Ski Area, East High School, and Clark Middle School, with alpine skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and floor hockey all part of the schedule.
Athletes spent months training in their home communities before qualifying for the state games. The weekend gave competitors a chance to test their skills, meet other athletes, and celebrate what they had accomplished over the season.
This year's games also marked the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, which were held in Anchorage and drew athletes from more than 80 countries.
For many athletes and their families, the Winter Games are as much about community and connection as they are about winning.
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Questions people ask
Where did the 2026 Special Olympics Alaska Winter Games happen?
In Anchorage at Hilltop Ski Area, East High School, and Clark Middle School.
How long were the 2026 Special Olympics Winter Games?
Three days.
What anniversary did the 2026 games mark?
The 25th anniversary of the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, which brought athletes from more than 80 countries to Anchorage.
Who competed in the 2026 Winter Games?
Athletes from Anchorage, Fairbanks, Kodiak, and the Mat-Su who qualified through training in their home communities.
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Claims and where they come from
- The 2026 Special Olympics Alaska Winter Games were a three day competition held in Anchorage. · alaskasnewssource.com
- Events were held at Hilltop Ski Area, East High School, and Clark Middle School. · alaskasnewssource.com
- The 2026 games marked the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Special Olympics World Winter Games, which drew athletes from more than 80 countries to Anchorage. · alaskasnewssource.com
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