Special Olympics of North Carolina is teaming up with the Durham Police Department and Durham Fire Department to present the inaugural First Responders Unified Softball Showcase: Police vs. Fire, an exciting community event highlighting the power of Unified Sports by bringing Special Olympics athletes and first responders together on the same team.
This event takes place Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., at Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 W Corporation Street, Durham, North Carolina.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 12 and under. The Truck-or-Treat portion of the event is FREE to thee public.
The evening will begin with a free, family-friendly, Halloween-themed Truck-or-Treat event, open to the public. Families and children can interact with first responders, earn prizes, enjoy music and ballpark-themed food.
From there, fans can enter the ballpark to support the Unified Charity Softball game, which will conclude with a Unified Home Run Derby Challenge, featuring teams comprised of one Special Olympics athlete, one first responder, and one community supporter. Fans can earn the opportunity to participate by purchasing an event ticket and making an additional donation through the event registration page.
As part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run program, participating officers and firefighters are fundraising for Special Olympics North Carolina leading up to the event, with every dollar helping provide year-round opportunities for athletes across the state.
Schedule
- 5:30–6:30 p.m. — Halloween-Themed Truck-or-Treat (free & open to the public, organized by DPD & DFD)
- 6:30–7:30 p.m. — Unified Charity Softball Showcase: Durham Police vs. Durham Fire
- 7:30–8:00 p.m. — Unified Home Run Derby Challenge featuring Special Olympics athletes, first responders, and community supporters
All ticket sales and event proceeds directly benefit Special Olympics North Carolina!
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