Marathon of Sport is motionball’s flagship event across 18 cities and 35 University campuses in Canada. This event invites teams of friends, family and corporate teams to compete in a fun day of sport and competition alongside local Special Olympics athletes all while raising important funds and awareness in support of the Special Olympics Canada Foundation.

For more information about the motionball event near you, click here.

Click here to find the dates of motionball Marathon of Sport events near you.

motionball is proud to host our flagship event in 18 cities across Canada.

Click here to see more information about the motionball city near you.

The cost to register for the 2024 motionball Marathon of Sport is $50 and includes a motionball t-shirt, hat and a healthy lunch. When you reach the minimum fundraising amount in your community, you have the opportunity to refund your registration fee.

• motionball t-shirt
• motionball hat
• a healthy lunch
• The opportunity to build a team of your friends, family or co-workers
• The opportunity to connect with a Special Olympics athlete and meet them virtually
• A unique fundraising link and qualify for incredible prizes thanks to our friends at Under Armour

The minimum age to participate in the 2024 motionball Marathon of Sport is 16. All participants must register online and participants under the age of majority in your province will need to have their waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Click here to see the list of Marathon of Sport communities! 

Don’t see your city? Choose the community closest to you.

First, decide on what type of team you would like to enter:

•   Standard Teams will appoint a Team Captain to recruit friends, family or colleagues to join them. Each participant will pay the $50 registration fee and work together to reach the team fundraising goal.
•   Corporate Teams will appoint a Team Captain who will recruit colleagues to participate in Marathon of Sport. The organization will donate the cost of the team fundraising goal and the registration fee will be waived for all participants. 

Team fundraising goals are specific to each motionball Chapter across Canada. To learn more about the motionball event nearest you, click here. 

A standard motionball Marathon of Sport Team will be made up of 7-10 participants.

Yes! To register as an individual – please click here, select the city nearest you and Team “Free Agents”

Marathon of Sport events will begin with Opening Ceremonies – welcoming Teams and celebrating the local Special Olympics athletes. Participants will then compete in 6-8 different low contact sports. The event will end with a brief Closing Ceremonies and may be followed by an After Party at a local venue. 

Working alongside the local Special Olympics Provincial Chapter, motionball will introduce Team Captains to local Special Olympics athletes when you arrive onsite at the event! These athletes will then be a part of your Team and you will have the opportunity to play alongside them for the day! 

If you know a Special Olympics athlete, and would like to have them join your team, please connect with your local Committee!

We love it when local businesses get involved with motionball! They can get involved in three ways – either as donors, sponsors or participants! Click here to connect with our National Office and get more information.

What’s the difference?

DONORS → An organization that makes a financial donation to the Marathon of Sport event is eligible to receive a charitable tax receipt. If you have a company that wants to make a donation by cheque, connect them with the motionball office. All cheques should be made out to motionball for Special Olympics. If a donor is making an ‘in-kind’ donation, meaning they are donating a prize or certificate of some sort, motionball can create a business receipt for them.

SPONSORS → Sponsors contribute financially to the event in return for being recognized as a sponsor or a partner. If you know of a local organization who wants to sponsor your local Marathon of Sport or sponsor a sport station, get in touch with the motionball National Office.  If a company is sponsoring the event that means they are not eligible for a charitable tax receipt (as per CRA regulations). 

CORPORATE TEAMS → The organization can register a corporate team with up to 10 employees. By registering as a Corporate Team, the $50 registration will be waived for all of your team members so there is no upfront cost for them to participate. Your organization will also receive online and onsite logo recognition. This is a great team building and employee engagement opportunity.

Each Marathon of Sport event is different – for more information about an After Party at your local event, click here to find your closest city.  

No problem! We’re sad they aren’t able to join us but that will not affect you and the rest of your Teammates ability to participate.

If you are able to recruit someone to fill this spot, they will need to register and sign the waiver which they can do online through this link marathonofsport.com.

If you want to get more involved, please contact either your local Marathon of Sport Committee or the motionball National Office to find opportunities available for you! Thank you so much for your involvement and we look forward to working with you.

Choose the motionball community closest to you and register a Team for that event! We will ensure that any funds raised by you and your Teammates are directed back to your community specifically.

Your friends are welcome to participate in Marathon of Sport once they register! This is a great way to get friends involved, you can create a team and set a goal together to fundraise for your group and earn incentives. Click here to begin the registration process.

Yes! While we appreciate you consulting this FAQ package first, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact info@motionball.com and you can expect a response within 48 hours.