Six Flags Great America will host Coaster Challenge on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. The event asks participants to log one of four coaster-distance goals while raising money for Special Olympics Illinois.
View Six Flags Great America’s complete Coaster Challenge announcement on XOne day. Countless rides. One amazing cause.
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The Coaster Challenge returns on September 26, giving coaster enthusiasts the chance to ride all day while raising money for Special Olympics Illinois. ⭐
Who’s up for the challenge?
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View Six Flags Great America’s complete Coaster Challenge announcement on X
Coaster Challenge Offers Four Ride Goals
The four goals are 5K, 10K, half-marathon and full-marathon distances. Participants work toward those goals across the park’s roller coasters, turning the distance into a day of tracked rides.
Special Olympics Illinois Is the Beneficiary
The event raises awareness and support for Special Olympics Illinois athletes and programs. Participants can use event registration for sign-up and fundraising details.
Plan for September 26
Coaster Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. Use the linked event page for current registration instructions.
Sources: Six Flags Great America’s Coaster Challenge page; the park’s September 1 announcement on X; Special Olympics Illinois registration page.
Image: Six Flags Great America event-page photograph.