Move United selected Grand Rapids, Michigan, as the host site for The Hartford Nationals in 2025 and 2026. The Hartford Nationals is the largest and longest-running national sport championship event for athletes with a physical disability, visual impairment, or intellectual disability.
The July 2025 event will mark the 68th year of competition and will be hosted by the West Michigan Sports Commission. Athletes must qualify to compete through one of more than 30 local or regional Move United sanctioned competitions, a national governing body or high school athletic association sanctioned event, or another event approved by Move United.
Move United selected Grand Rapids to host the 2025 and 2026 competition after a nationwide bid process.
“We chose Grand Rapids based on the reputation and experience of the West Michigan Sports Commission and the fact that we have a strong member organization, Mary Free Bed Wheelchair and Adaptive Sports, located there,” said Glenn Merry, Move United’s executive director.
