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REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 23 FOR 2026 PASADENA SENIOR GAMES
– Athletes 50 to 99+ Invited to Participate –

Adults ages 50 to 99+ are invited to show off their athletic skills during the Pasadena Senior Games, a series of nearly 30 competitive sporting events ranging from archery to volleyball April 26 to June 27. Previous competition experience is not required.

Athletes are encouraged to visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/senior-games beginning March 23 to register for competitions spanning 15 sports across Pasadena, Arcadia, Simi Valley, Long Beach, La Cañada, and Eagle Rock.

“Every year the Pasadena Senior Games promotes healthy lifestyles for older adults through education, fitness and the spirited competition of sports,” said Akila Gibbs, executive director of the Pasadena Senior Center. “These remarkable athletes are shining examples of the benefits of an active lifestyle that embraces health and vitality.”

It is anticipated that at least 1,200 athletes will participate this year. Among the many medalists at the 2025 Pasadena Senior Games were Lisa Jones for the 50-meter dash in the category of women ages 55 to 59 and Cleaveran Law for the 10k time trial in the category of men cycling ages 65 to 69.

“While hoping to take the gold themselves, competitors cheer each other on,” said Annie Laskey, director of events at the Pasadena Senior Center and manager of the Pasadena Senior Games. “It is inspiring to see them encourage all of their fellow athletes to reach for their personal bests.”

For more information visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org, email sports@pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call (626) 685-6755.

Another way to participate in the Pasadena Senior Games is to volunteer for positions that include registering athletes, timing, scoring, manning water stations and more. Volunteers of all ages may call Renee Uriarte at 626-685-6724 or email reneeu@pasadenaseniorcenter.org.

Pasadena Senior Center’s mission is to improve the lives of older adults through caring service with opportunities for social interaction, fitness programs, basic support and needs services, education, volunteerism and community activism. With 10,000 Americans per day becoming older adults, the center is a leader in addressing issues of aging and provides innovative, cutting-edge, nationally recognized programs for this population group.

As a donor-supported nonprofit, the center operates without any local, state or federal funding and provides more services to older adults than any other organization in the San Gabriel Valley. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. To learn more visit www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org or call 626-795-4331.