New York Road Runners

Have you heard about our ✨NEW✨ activations at this year’s #TCSNYCMarathon? 🥳 Victory Lap: The official after-party of the TCS New York City Marathon, featuring music, special guests, and more! 🏁 Beyond the Finish Line: A program offering a unique mix of NYC cultural experiences for runners and their friends and families. 🔋 E-waste: Runners can dispose of e-waste, including portable chargers, at designated areas at the start. 🤫 Quiet Space: A serene, low-stimulation environment for runners looking to relax, recharge, and refocus before the race. 🧘♀️ Zen Zone: A tranquil area for meditation and mindfulness at the Start Village. Who’s excited about these new features? Learn more about them here: https://bit.ly/4e60fmn

Today is National First Responder Day, a chance for us to honor the amazing individuals who spring into action whenever there are people in need. At NYRR, we know all about these kinds of courageous people—many serve as medical volunteers every year at the TCS New York City Marathon. We recently held our first-ever TCS New York City Marathon medical volunteer panel and networking event, where panelists discussed what it’s like to be a medical volunteer at one of the largest marathons in the world. Co-hosted by Dr. Matt Friedman, NYRR and CrowdRx medical director, and Alba Howard, NYRR medical volunteer operations coordinator and New York State EMT, the event was a chance for longtime volunteers to share stories and advice with those thinking about getting involved. “Being able to interact with people from around the city, country, and world has improved my interpersonal skills and my language skills,” said Julia Lo Cascio, a third-year medical student at the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and a lifelong New Yorker from Staten Island. “It’s been this guiding light that I keep coming back to, not just for the improvement in myself, but also for fun.” Read the full article for more inspiring stories from our medical volunteers. https://bit.ly/4ekGvvr

The New York Road Runners start team lives on Staten Island for about 4 weeks before the #TCSNYCMarathon to build the Start Village, a small city for over 50,000 runners to begin their journeys through the 5 boroughs. Here's how we build it and what you can expect. 💙🧡🩷

Excitement is building for the 2024 #TCSNYCMarathon, which takes place Sunday, November 3. You can catch it live from wherever you are in the world 🌎 that day! 📺 If you’re in the NYC area, watch the broadcast live on WABC-TV, Channel 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST. Pre-race coverage begins at 7:00 a.m. EST, and continued coverage runs live through 1:00 p.m. EST. 📺 Live streaming will also be available on the ABC 7 New York App and ABC7NY.com from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. Plus, ABC7NY.com will present a view of the finish line from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST. 📺 Nationally, watch live coverage from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST on ESPN2 and via the ESPN App and ESPN.com. Pre-race and continuing coverage will also be streamed live nationally on ESPN3 (accessible on the ESPN App and ESPN.com) from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST. 📺 There will also be a domestic Spanish-language broadcast airing live on ESPN3 (accessible on the ESPN App and ESPN.com) from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET. 📺 If you’re outside the U.S., you can watch live via a variety of global broadcast partners. Learn more about these options on our website: https://bit.ly/48jpmRl

Ahead of the #TCSNYCMarathon, we’re inducting New York City Marathon co-founder Vince Chiappetta and two-time race champion Amanda McGrory into the NYRR Hall of Fame. In addition, we’ll present former NYRR board chair George Hirsch with the 2024 Abebe Bikila Award. All three have played huge roles in making the New York City Marathon the race it is today. Chiappetta was serving as president of NYRR in 1970 when he and Fred Lebow, who was inducted into the NYRR Hall of Fame in 2011, spearheaded and co-directed the first New York City Marathon in Central Park. The race had a $1 entry fee, and there were 127 entrants and 55 finishers. Chiappetta was among them—he finished 18th. McGrory made her New York City Marathon debut in 2006 and broke the tape first. Five years later, she set an event record, beating the previous mark by more than two and a half minutes. That same year, McGrory won the London and Paris Marathons and took home bronze at the World Para Athletics Championships marathon. During her illustrious career, McGrory earned seven Paralympic and 13 world championship medals. Hirsch is an icon of the running industry who has championed the sport for more than five decades. From 2004 to 2023, he served as chair of the New York Road Runners Board of Directors and is now the chair emeritus. The lifelong runner has run 40 marathons, with a personal best of 2:38 at age 44. “Before we welcome more than 50,000 runners for the best day in New York City, we are thrilled to celebrate the New York City Marathon’s storied history, including Vince, Amanda, and George,” said NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer. “The TCS New York City Marathon would not be what it is today without the visionary leadership of Vince and George, and Amanda’s accomplishments on and off the roads have paved the way for wheelchair racers all over the world.” Learn more about this year's honorees. https://bit.ly/4fj5AaG

📣 Application for the #UnitedNYCHalf is officially open! Enter now for your chance to soar the streets of NYC 🏙️ on March 16, 2025! This incredible race takes you over the Manhattan Bridge, through Times Square, and up to Central Park. The application closes on November 13 and the drawing will be held on November 21. Good luck! Apply now: https://bit.ly/40bWEjg

It’s plogging time! 🌎 Join us Friday, November 1, at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for a free 2-mile plog shakeout featuring NYRR Team for Climate. Plogging is a combination of running and picking up trash, and will introduce new movements into your running while helping to clean up our planet. We’ll be joined by special guests Ginger Zee, chief climate correspondent, and Tina Muir, environmental advocate and former elite marathoner. No plogging experience is required, and runners and walkers of all paces are welcome! Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/48gip3x

Love our Run for the Future program 🧡

NYRR Run for the Future is a free six-week program that introduces young women in 11th and 12th grade to the sport of running and provides lessons in self-care and wellness. After the program finishes, participants are eligible to join our alumnae program, which offers great opportunities for camaraderie and networking. This month, our alumnae did some amazing things! On October 3, they attended the annual Run for the Future Financial Workshop at the J.P. Morgan offices, where they learned about financial wellness and women in the banking industry. On October 5, alumnae went to a NJ/NY Gotham FC soccer match and watched the home team win 5–1! Alumna Faizina even got to participate in the torch lighting ceremony that takes place every game. Learn more about NYRR Run for the Future and the many great offerings available to alumnae: https://bit.ly/3OCyPef

Elevating the #TCSNYCMarathon experience beyond the finish line.🤩🗽 Introducing NYRR Beyond the Finish Line!🎉 To help runners explore and take in all that NYC has to offer, we will provide #TCSNYCMarathon runners and their supporters unique opportunities to engage with quintessential New York City attractions offering free and discounted admissions, behind-the-scenes access, private tours, and meet-and-greet opportunities. Participating institutions include The Lion King and Aladdin on Broadway, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art, Guggenheim Museum, One World Observatory, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, and more!🥳🏙️ Learn more about NYRR Beyond the Finish Line and our special offerings ✍️: https://bit.ly/3NpITWF