Special Olympics New Mexico

LETR Final Leg
2026-05-29 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | 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 | New Mexico
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.

Ruby Tuesday Las Cruces Tip-A-Cop
2026-06-26 17:30 - 22:00 | Ruby Tuesday Las Cruces, 2611 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88011
Las Cruces: Join us for a Tip-A-Cop at Ruby Tuesday in Las Cruces on Friday, June 26 from 5:30 PM–10 PM. Hosted by Las Cruces Police Department! Proceeds support Special Olympics New Mexico!

Spread the Love Color Run
2026-07-11 06:30 - 11:00 | Balloon Fiesta Park
Join us for the 2nd annual Spread the Love Color Run on Saturday, July 11, at Balloon Fiesta Park, hosted by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office! Proceeds benefit Special Olympics New Mexico.
There is a 5K run/walk ($45 adults/$25 youth) and a 1K run/walk ($25 adults/$15 youth) starting at 8AM on Saturday, July 11.
Register Online
All registrations include a t-shirt PRIOR TO July 1. Shirts cannot be guaranteed for registrations after July 1.
Packet pick up is on Friday, July 10th from 5PM to 7PM at Sports Systems, 6915 Montgomery Blvd. NE. For those who cannot pick their packet up on the 10th, you can pick it up prior to the race starting from 6:30am to 7:30am.

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! Thank you to Bank of Albuquerque, Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Hoops for Hope fundraiser! 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 | New Mexico
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 | New Mexico
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 | New Mexico
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.
