16th Annual Capital City Senior Games Return Feb. 26

Registration Open Now for Adults Age 50 and Older

January 13, 2025

Let the games begin! The ever-popular Capital City Senior Games return Feb. 26 to March 18. Presented by the City of Tallahassee, the games help keep local seniors active and healthy. Last year 702 athletes from 12 states participated in 19 different sports and 59 events! A 5K race has been added to this year's event roster.

The 16th annual games begin with the Torch Run Opening Ceremony and the first event - a Fun Walk - on Feb. 26. They end with a Celebration of Athletes on March 18. Sports enthusiasts age 50-90+ are encouraged to get involved. Registration is available online now at Talgov.com/SeniorGames or by phone at 850-891-3875. The fee to register for the first event is $15 and includes a t-shirt and two tickets to the closing Celebration of Athletes dinner. Each additional event is $3. Venue fees apply for some events (check registration form). For dates and times of each competition, visit Talgov.com/SeniorGames.

The games feature competitions designed for all fitness levels. The list of events includes archery, bag toss, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, mountain biking, pickleball, powerlifting, racquetball, swimming, table tennis, tennis and track & field. Bocce, bowling, pickleball and table tennis offer opportunities to compete in singles, doubles and mixed doubles; tennis offers doubles and mixed doubles competition. Non-competitive fun events are water aerobics, mountain biking and a one-mile fun walk.

During last year's Senior Games, athletes competed in events at 15 venues, including parks, community centers and a golf course. Seventy-nine athletes were 80-89 years-old, and eight athletes age 90-plus participated. The four youngest registrants were 50 years old.

Like the Olympics, the Capital City Senior Games begin with a torch run and end with a celebration of athletes. The Torch Run and first event Fun Walk kick things off on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at 6 p.m. at Cascades Park, 1001 S. Gadsden St. The Celebration of Athletes is on Tuesday, March 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. Participating athletes are encouraged to bring a guest.

Organized by the City's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department through its Senior Services division, the Capital City Senior Games are presented in partnership with Capital Health Plan, Audiology Associates of North Florida, Tallahassee Senior Center & Foundation, Tallahassee Friends of Our Parks Foundation, Leon County Government and Visit Tallahassee.

The Capital City Senior Games are sanctioned by the Florida Sports Foundation and give local athletes a chance to qualify for the Florida Senior Games State Championships and the National Senior Games.

If you're interested in volunteering at this year's games, contact Toni McDonald in the City's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs Department at 850-891-3835 or toni.mcdonald@talgov.com.

To stay in-the-know about this and other events for active adults, visit Talgov.com/Seniors or follow the Tallahassee Senior Center on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).