The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) Community Weekend, fueled by Toyota, raised $2.3 million to support athletes with physical disabilities. Held in Mission Bay, San Diego, the weekend offered a packed schedule of inclusive events, including the San Diego Triathlon Challenge, Tour de Cove presented by EoS Fitness stationary cyclethon, 5K Walk + Roll presented by Nike, a Jami Marseilles Kids Run & Roll presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies, and adaptive sports clinics.
With over 200 athletes with disabilities participating alongside more than 600 athletes without physical disabilities, the event showcased the power of sport to build community and celebrate inclusivity.
“Our CAF Community Weekend has become a powerful tradition filled with energy, resilience, and a spirit of togetherness,” said Bob Babbitt, CAF cofounder. “Each year, we witness the incredible impact that adaptive sports have on athletes with physical disabilities and the entire community. This event is a celebration of possibilities, breaking barriers, and proving that no challenge is too great when we come together in support of one another.”
The weekend kicked off on Friday, November 1, with an adaptive surf clinic and an open water swim clinic and the evening’s annual Celebration of Abilities, recognizing trailblazing partners and athletes with physical disabilities from around the country for their accomplishments throughout the year.
On Saturday, along with the Metric Century Ride, over 150 athletes participated in adaptive sports clinics, including the Össur and CAF Running and Mobility Clinic, handcycling, pickleball, and swimming. On Sunday, sports legends, celebrities, and professional athletes joined participants at Bonita Cove for CAF’s signature event, the San Diego Triathlon Challenge. The challenge featured a one-mile calm bay swim, a 12.4-mile scenic bike ride, and a 3.1-mile run through Mission Bay. The day also included stationary cycling at EoS Fitness Tour de Cove which raised $110,000, a 5K Walk + Roll, and the unforgettable Kids Run & Roll for young athletes with physical disabilities.
There were also opportunities to play wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, and sled hockey, and to meet Paralympic athletes.
