Special Olympics New Mexico

Pecan Grill Tip-A-Cop
2025-12-11 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Denver) | Pecan Grill, 500 S. Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88011
Join us for a NMLETR Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Pecan Grill and Brewery in Las Cruces on Thursday, December 11, from 5 – 9 PM! Donations at this Tip-A-Cop directly support Special Olympics New Mexico!

Chocolate for Champions
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | All Chick-fil-A New Mexico locations, NM
Chocolate for Champions is back in February! Visit any New Mexico Chick-fil-A location during February and a portion of your chocolate cookie or brownie purchase will support Special Olympics New Mexico. Thank you to Chick-fil-A New Mexico for supporting Special Olympics athletes!

Spirit of New Mexico
2026-02-27 - 2026-02-28 | McGee Park, 41 Road 5568, Farmington, New Mexico
Competition Dates: February 27 – February 28 2026
City: Farmington
Venue: McGee Park
Season Opens: December 27, 2025
Season Length: 10 Weeks
Sports: Poly Hockey Team, Individual Skills, Cornhole

Jersey Mike's Month of Giving
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31 | Jersey Mike’s locations in NM, New Mexico
Join us for Jersey Mike’s 16th Annual Month of Giving! Make a donation all March long at Jersey Mike’s in-store or via the app, and visit Jersey Mike’s on Wednesday, March 25 for Jersey Mike’s Day of Giving, when 100 percent of sales from every purchase will be donated to support athletes going to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games!

Bowling for Badges 2026
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 | Silva Lanes, 3010 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM
We’re Bowling for Badges on March 21st! Join us for a NMLETR Unified Bowling Tournament on Saturday, March 21, 10 AM – 1 PM at Silva Lanes in Albuquerque! Hosted by the New Mexico Livestock Board! Proceeds support Special Olympics New Mexico. SONM athletes and public safety officers bowl free!
Become a sponsor, register, or donate here: https://givebutter.com/2026bowlingforbadges

Jersey Mike's Day of Giving
2026-03-25 | Jersey Mike’s locations in NM, New Mexico
Visit your local Jersey Mike’s on Wednesday, March 25 for the Day of Giving, when 100% of sales will be donated to support Special Olympics Team New Mexico and their journey to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Pre-Orders count towards the Day of Giving, too! Find a Jersey Mike’s location near you!

UNM SONM Softball Day
2026-04-08 11:00 - 15:30 | UNM Softball Fields, Lady Lobo Field, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
Join UNM Softball for a SONM Softball Day! Meet at the UNM Softball Fields on Wednesday, April 8, at 11:15 AM. Special Olympics athletes are welcome to warm up with UNM softball and then watch the double header games! *Please note that this is a softball experience but is NOT a SONM softball clinic.

UNM Volleyball Clinic
2026-04-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Johnson Center, 200 Cornell Dr., Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131
Join us for a Volleyball Clinic hosted by UNM Volleyball on Saturday, April 11 from 9:30 AM–11:30 AM at UNM Johnson Center in Albuquerque. This volleyball clinic is for Special Olympics athletes and coaches! Register for the clinic
*You are also invited to an intrasquad scrimmage (Lobo Volleyball) at 1:30 PM, held at The Pit in Albuquerque. Free entry!

Taos LETR Basketball Tournament
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26 | Taos High School, 134 Cervantes St, Taos, New Mexico, 87571
Taos, NM: Join the Taos County Sheriff’s Office for their 12th annual Basketball Tournament, April 24-26, 2026, benefitting Special Olympics New Mexico! *12 Team Limit. If you’d like to register or have questions, please call the numbers included on the flyer.

Eddy Co. Sheriff's Office Poker Run
2026-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center, Parking lot, 4012 National Parks Hwy, Carlsbad, 88220, United States
Eddy County and Carlsbad, NM: Join us for the 2026 Hawgfest Poker Run on April 25, from 9 AM – 5 PM, hosted by the Eddy County Sheriff’s Office. Proceeds support Special Olympics New Mexico! More details are included on the flyer! The start and end location for the Poker Run will be the parking lot of the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts and Exhibition Center.
What is a Poker Run? From Wikipedia: A poker run is an organized event in which participants, usually using motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, horses, on foot or other means of transportation, must visit five to seven checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run. Having the best hand and winning is purely a matter of chance. The event has a time limit, however the individual participants are not timed.

Latitudes Torch Icon Campaign
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Latitudes Rio Rancho, 2401 Rio Rancho Blvd. SE, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124
Latitudes Torch Icon Campaign is back this May! Visit Latitudes in Rio Rancho during May and purchase a paper torch icon for $1 or more to support Special Olympics athletes! Thank you for your support!

A Run Above - 5k Fun Run, Roll and Stroll
2026-05-02 08:00 - 13:00 | A Park Above, 2441 A Park Above Court, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, 87124
Join us for A Run Above – 5k Fun Run, Roll and Stroll on Saturday, May 2 at A Park Above in Rio Rancho! 9:00 AM start time, so please arrive before to check-in! This is a free event and an inclusive 5k experience allowing people of all abilities to participate. You can run, roll or stroll through one of A Park Above’s 2 certified courses. This 5k is accessible for everyone!! Food trucks and vendors will also be present. A link to register as a participant or volunteer is included below!
Learn more and register to participate or volunteer

FPD Aim for Ability Competition Fundraiser
2026-05-03 08:30 - 12:30 | San Juan Wildlife Federation, 5652 US-64, Farmington, NM, 87401
Farmington: Save the date for the LETR Aim for Ability IDPA Pistol Shooting Competition, which will be held on Sunday May 3 beginning at 8:30 AM. This fundraiser is hosted by the San Juan Defensive Pistol Association. Location: San Juan Wildlife Federation, address included below. *End time is estimated.

LETR State Relay Run
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-29
The 2026 LETR State Relay Run will be held in May leading up to the 2026 State Summer Games. Statewide Routes will run from May 18–29 and the Final Leg will be on Friday, May 29, at 5:30 PM in Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza. Check out the flyer for details and stay tuned for updates on our website.

State Summer Games
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | UNM Track & Soccer Complex, 1800 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
Competition Dates: May 29 – May 31 2026
City: Albuquerque
Venue: UNM Track and Field Stadium, The Fieldhouse
Season Opens: March 7, 2026
Season Length: 13 Weeks
Sports: Athletics, Bocce, Unified Flag Football, Unified Volleyball

LETR Final Leg
2026-05-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Civic Plaza, 1 Civic Plz, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87102
The Final Leg for the 2026 LETR State Relay Run will be held on Friday, May 29 beginning at 5:30 PM in Albuquerque’s Civic Plaza.

UNM Basketball Clinic
2026-06-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Davalos Practice Center, 1111 University Blvd SE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106
Athletes and coaches: Join us for a UNM Basketball Clinic on Saturday, June 6 at Davalos Practice Center from 11 AM–1 PM! Register here!

Project ALL STAR
2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Special Olympics New Mexico, 6600 Palomas Ave NE #207, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109
Athletes: Join us at the Special Olympics New Mexico state office on Saturday, June 13, from 10 AM to 1 PM for the Special Olympics Project ALL STAR, In-Person Health Assessment.

We invite Special Olympics athletes ages 18 and over to be global leaders in improving the health of people with intellectual disabilities. Project ALL STAR is the first project of its kind designed to understand how Special Olympics participation impacts athlete health.

Athletes attending State Summer Games in May can stop by Olympic Village to learn more and enroll in person on Saturday, May 30, from 10 AM–12 PM.

To learn more details and be a part of Project ALL STAR, fill out the online interest form or email Rocio Miller at rmiller@specialolympics.org .

2026 Special Olympics USA Games
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-26
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place from June 20 to June 26, 2026. The Special Olympics USA Games will bring together over 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000+ volunteers and 75,000 fans from all 50 states.
Special Olympics New Mexico will send a 47-member delegation, including 30 Special Olympics athletes, to represent New Mexico at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Additionally, we are sending one Special Olympics athlete and a SONM staff member to attend the Adult Athlete Leadership Experience. Best of luck to everyone training and competing!
Check out our 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Team New Mexico webpage for more details.

Spread the Love Color Run
2026-07-11 06:30 - 11:00 | Balloon Fiesta Park
Join us for the Spread the Love Color Run on Saturday, July 11! The Color Run will be held at the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Park. Proceeds support Special Olympics!
Registration Fees:
5K: $45-Adults, $25-Youth (18 and under)
1K: $25-Adults, $15-Youth (18 and under)
What’s Included: * All registrations include a t-shirt (register by 6/1 to guarantee your shirt size).
Key Info: * Packet Pickup: Friday, July 10th 5PM to 7PM at Sports Systems 6915 Montgomery Blvd. NE.
* Day-of Registration: 6:30am to 7:30am. Shirts may not be guaranteed.

First Responder Isotopes Night and Guns vs Hoses Softball Game
2026-07-24 17:00 - 20:30 | RGCU Field at Isotopes Park, 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
First Responder Night is back at RGCU Field at Isotopes Park this Summer! Join us for First Responders Night with a Guns vs Hoses softball game before the baseball game on Friday, July 24th! Doors open at 5:00 PM for the softball game.
Purchase tickets online and you’ll have the option to make a donation to Special Olympics New Mexico as well! Purchase HERE!
You won’t want to miss this fun time for a great cause, held at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park in Albuquerque.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! View the sponsorship flyer for more info and please contact Gary Chavez or Catherine Small for details and with any questions.

Hoops for Hope Basketball Tournament
2026-08-15 | Atrisco Heritage Academy High School, 10800 Dennis Chavez Blvd SQ, Albuquerque, 87121
Join us for Hoops for Hope, a 3v3 Basketball Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, August 15, benefitting Special Olympics New Mexico! This fundraiser is hosted by Bernalillo County Fire Rescue. Check out the flyer for more info!

Guardian Games
2026-08-22 | Winrock Town Center, 2100 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico
The New Mexico Law Enforcement Torch Run Guardian Games will be held on Saturday, August 22 at Winrock Town Center. Unified teams of 4 will compete in 8 events located throughout Winrock. Each team will consist of 1 Special Olympics athlete, 2 sponsor participants, and 1 Law Enforcement Officer. The concept of the Games is to develop a closer relationship between Special Olympics athletes, law enforcement and New Mexico businesses through a fun and unique format. Sponsorship opportunities are available!

This event will also include a car show, food trucks and an artisan market – don’t miss it!

Tri-Sport Classic
2026-08-28 - 2026-08-30
The Tri-Sport Classic will be held Friday, August 28–Sunday, August 30 at venues in Albuquerque and Santa Ana (Bernalillo). Athletes will compete in bowling, golf and basketball.

LAPD Golf Tournament
2026-09-11 08:00 - 14:00 | Los Alamos County Golf Course, 4244 Diamond Drive, Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos: Join us for a LETR Golf Tournament on Friday, September 11, hosted by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Check-in is at 8:00 AM with a 9:00 AM shotgun start. *End time is estimated.
Sponsorship opportunities are available! Check out the flyer for more info!

Valencia County Family Day
2026-09-19
Save the date for Valencia County Family Day, which will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Golf Classic
2026-09-21 08:00 - 14:00 | Santa Ana Golf Club, 288 Prairie Star Rd, Santa Ana, NM, 87004, United States
Join us for the 2026 Golf Classic tournament on Monday, September 21st! Proceeds from this tournament directly support Special Olympics New Mexico athletes. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Please contact Christine Hidalgo at 505-856-0342 or via email for more information regarding the tournament, sponsorship opportunities, and to register your team.

Holiday Classic 2026
2026-11-20 - 2026-11-21
Holiday Classic will be held November 20-21, 2026 in Las Cruces. Athletes will compete in swimming and Unified softball.

Posole Ole Fun Walk
2026-12-05 07:30 - 12:00 | RGCU Field at Isotopes Park, 1601 Avenida Cesar Chavez SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106, United States
The Posole Olé Fun Walk fundraiser will be held on Saturday, December 5 at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park! ! *Event time is estimated.
