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The Hartford Competition Series:  Push What’s Possible

Five Events.  Endless Possibilities

The Hartford Competition Series brings together the nation’s best adaptive athletes across five premier events throughout 2026. From coast to coast, athletes compete, connect, and push boundaries in multi-sport competitions designed to showcase excellence in adaptive sports.

2026 Series Events:

Texas Parasport Games

Host Texas Parasport

April 23-26, 2026 | San Antonio, Texas

Gateway Games

Host Disabled Athlete Sports Association

May 15-17, 2026 | St. Louis, Missouri

Desert Challenge Games

Arizona Disabled Sports

May 27-31, 2026 | Mesa, Arizona

GLASA Great Lakes Games

Host Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association

June 3-7, 2026 | Chicago, Illinois

The Hartford Nationals

Host Move United

July 10-16, 2026 | Grand Rapids, Michigan

 

The Hartford and Move United proudly recognize athletes who go beyond the competitions—those who lead with determination, uplift their communities, and exemplify the life-changing power of adaptive sports.  Opportunities include:

 

The Hartford Human Achievement Award

$2,500 | Peer-Nominated | Five Annual Recipients

This prestigious award honors competing athletes nominated by their peers who serve as advocates for the adaptive sports movement and inspire others as role models. One recipient will be recognized at each of the five Hartford Competition Series events. Deadlines apply.

 

Nominate an Athlete for The Hartford Human Achievement Award

 

Man in a wheelchair high fives young boy in a wheelchair in front of a backdrop with Move United and The Hartford.

The Hartford Athlete Equipment Grant

Up to $5,000 | Game-Changing Support

Having the right equipment is a game changer. This grant provides up to $5,000 in adaptive sports gear to help athletes participating in the series pursue their goals and reach new heights—on and off the field of play. Deadlines apply.

 

Nominate an Athlete for The Hartford Athlete Equipment Grant

” The Hartford Athlete Equipment Grant allowed me to get a new racing wheelchair which I use daily. It allowed me to have properly fitting equipment which is the difference between being in pain and being comfortable. My new racing chair is comfortable enough to use every day and brings me lots of joy. It has allowed me to be nationally competitive.” – Linden Williamson (2025 Texas Parasport Games Grant Awardee)

 

NEW: Limited-Edition Collectors Pins

Collect All Five | Free with event participation

Compete at all five The Hartford Competition Series events to complete your exclusive pin collection! Each event features a unique, limited-edition collectors pin—free for all athletes upon onsite check-in.

Additional details of The Hartford Partnership and support around adaptive sports can be found HERE.