Running 505 youth group in blue shirts outside school
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Run. Grow. Thrive.

Running 505 is a youth wellness and mentorship program in Albuquerque, NM for students in 4th–8th grade — where every young person finds their stride, their confidence, and their community.

200+
Youth Served
4th–8th
Grade
10+
Mentors
Free
For All Families

Where We Run

Three programs across Albuquerque for 4th–8th graders — free after-school sessions and a gym-based track. No experience needed. Interested in bringing Running 505 to your after-school location? You just need a lead mentor, administrator support, and a drive to see the connections to positive outcomes in your community. Past locations since 2014: Middle Schools: Washington, Kennedy, Cleveland, Abq. School of Excellence, McKinley, Taylor. Elementary Schools: Bandelier, Monte Vista, Abq. School of Excellence, Arroyo del Oso, Mark Twain, Mission Avenue, Pajarito and Hodgin.

Hodgin Elementary
After School

Hodgin Elementary

Thursdays · 2:15 PM · Free

After-school running and mentorship every Thursday. Open to all Hodgin students — no experience required.

Albuquerque School of Excellence
After School

Albuquerque School of Excellence

Tuesdays · 3:30 PM · Free

After-school running and mentorship every Tuesday. Open to all ASE students — no experience required.

BFit505
Gym-Based

BFit505

Wednesdays · 4:30 PM · Aug–Nov

Gym-based strength and running training, August through November. Scholarships available — no one turned away for cost.

Upcoming Events

Community runs, wellness workshops, and races — open to all youth and families.

Fall Season

BFit505 Gym Location Starts

BFit505 4710 Tramway Blvd. NE 87111
Community

2026-2027 School-Site Locations Start

Hodgin Elementary 9/3 & Abq. School Excellence 9/1
Race

505 Trifecta Event: Toughest Mile

Coronado Elementary
Running 505 girls sitting together on a curb after a run

More Than a Running Program

Mentorship at the Core

Every young person is paired with a caring mentor who shows up — on the track and in life.

Whole-Child Wellness

We focus on physical health, emotional wellbeing, and mental resilience — not just race times.

A Community That Belongs

Running 505 is a safe, welcoming space where every kid — every pace, every background — belongs.

Life Skills Through Sport, Relationships and Mentorship

Goal-setting, grit, teamwork, and self-belief — lessons learned on the trail that last a lifetime.

Running 505 kids at race event
Running 505 team outing
Running 505 coaches and youth
Running 505 kids and mentors at outdoor event
Running 505 women mentors group photo
Running 505 youth group in matching shirts
Running 505 kids in blue shirts smiling
Running 505 community group photo
Running 505 youth and mentors together
Running 505 kids at program event

Every Kid Deserves This.

Running 505 is open to all youth in Albuquerque. No experience needed — just a willingness to show up. Registration is free for qualifying families.

Programs are free for all families — donations make that possible.