New York Road Runners

Congratulations to our Rising New York Road Runners Youth Ambassadors! 🎓🎓🎓 Last week, our Rising NYRR Youth Ambassadors joined us at the NYRR RUNCENTER feat. the New Balance Run Hub to deliver their final speeches after six weeks of speech fundamentals and public-speaking training. In these workshops, participants learned how to effectively share their running story, in support of our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. After participating in the workshops, Rising NYRR Youth Ambassadors have the opportunity to showcase their newly learned skills while attending press events with the potential to be interviewed by local news outlets, to participate in special events, including the TCS New York City Marathon, and to meet professional athletes and key members of the running industry! We look forward to seeing these rising stars 🌟 at our future events. To see the photo gallery and learn more about this program, head here: https://bit.ly/4fWB1ZB

Want to help inspire young athletes to be active for life?🤩💪 Applications are now OPEN to enroll with #RisingNYRR for the 2024–2025 school year! #RisingNYRR tools and resources are designed for kids, but they require an adult to enroll in and implement the program. #RisingNYRR is a free nationwide running-based youth program that helps kids be physically active for life by giving them physical activity resources that are fun to learn and teach. Get a head start on this school year and apply now: https://bit.ly/426cmKq

Still time to join this Virtual 5K Run-Walk to support the Ahmaud Arbery Foundation. 💙 Register today!

Our #RisingNYRR team will be at the NYS AHPERD’s Back-2-School NYC Zone Conference on September 7 at Manhattan College! The conference ensures that students in the 5 boroughs have the highest quality health and physical education programs possible. Eddy Bayardelle will represent #RisingNYRR speaking on Integrating SEL into High-Quality PE and will share important information about the program. This event will feature renowned presenters, engaging workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you!😊👋 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fPzwfL

The 2024 #StatenIslandHalf takes place Sunday, October 13, and we’re looking for medical professionals and students to volunteer and help support a safe race for all. It’s a great way to gain experience with event medicine and meet people in your field!🩺 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you have any questions, please email medical@nyrr.org. This is a +1 opportunity for the 2024 9+1 program, which earns you guaranteed entry into the 2025 #TCSNYCMarathon.🗽 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3SKnQRF

Help support the health and safety of 50,000+ runners!🧡💙 We’re looking for medical professionals and students 🥼🩺 to volunteer on Sunday, November 3, at the 2024 #TCSNYCMarathon. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience with event medicine, meet people in your field, and be a part of NYC’s greatest one-day sporting event. Whether you volunteer as an individual or a member of a group, you’ll receive a race-day credential, a red branded #TCSNYCMarathon jacket, a T-shirt, and a commemorative pin. Groups can earn non-complimentary guaranteed entries to next year's marathon. Please visit each listing to find out what event qualifies as a +1 for the 9+1 program. Learn more and join the #NYRRVols community ✍️: https://bit.ly/4bQ9INr

We are thrilled to announce that Maybelline New York, the world's leading cosmetics brand, will be the first-ever cosmetics partner for the Tata Consultancy Services New York City Marathon! This exciting partnership represents a unique opportunity to connect with new communities, prioritize mental wellbeing, and make a positive impact through the power of running. “We are excited to partner with Maybelline New York to reach new communities, prioritize mental well-being, and transform lives through running,” said Christine Burke, New York Road Runners Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Runner Products. “Both New York Road Runners and Maybelline are strong supporters of mental health and wellness, and through our collaboration we can help break down barriers for people and serve as a community resource for runners.” At the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, Maybelline will bring its brand activations, a cheer zone along the course, and engaging social and digital content to the event. In addition, they will be promoting their partnership on the NYRR Set the Pace podcast. We are confident that this partnership will not only enhance the experience for participants and spectators at the marathon but also create meaningful connections with the running community. With a shared commitment to mental health and wellness, Maybelline and New York Road Runners are poised to make a positive impact and support the well-being of all involved. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting collaboration and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gwdYWuh3.

We’re a few days out from the Percy Sutton #Harlem5K Run and Walk, and all week long, we’re celebrating the race’s namesake, Percy Sutton, a towering figure in NYC culture, politics, and business who helped transform the New York City Marathon into a five-borough event. And that’s just one of his many, many accomplishments. A legendary Black leader, Sutton stands as NYC’s longest-serving Manhattan borough president. He held that office from 1966 to 1977, during which time he vigorously promoted Harlem’s economic development. In 1974 he co-founded Harlem Day, which grew into Harlem Week, one of the northeast’s largest cultural celebrations. This year, Harlem Week marks its 50th anniversary with festivities running through August 18. Sutton attended the New York City Marathon in 1975 and saw the potential for the race—still held solely in Central Park—to become a cultural and economic driver for the city, which was then facing a budget crisis. He played a crucial role in taking the marathon to the streets of all five boroughs the following year and remained a supporter of the New York City Marathon, the running community, and NYRR all his life. Thank you, #PercySutton, for everything you accomplished during your incredible life. To learn more about Percy Sutton, check out our past blog: https://bit.ly/3SBz9ve

We’re so excited to welcome Alexander Egan to the team! Alex joins us as Senior Vice President of Philanthropy. Alex brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management and fundraising, having held senior positions at the Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Sail To Prevail, and the Central Park Conservancy. His volunteer work includes serving as the Chair of the Board of Trustees at the USA Triathlon Foundation and the President of the Central Park Track Club. Welcome to NYRR, Alex!

We’re halfway through the 2024 session of #NYRRRunfortheFuture, a free six-week program that introduces 11th and 12th grade high school young women to the sport of running. Coming in, our participants did not necessarily self-identify as runners or actively take part in sports. But by working with our NYRR program team and coaching staff, they learn running techniques and goal setting to develop the ability, confidence, and motivation to be active for life. Participants also receive lessons in self-care and wellness that introduce a holistic approach to achieving their fitness goals. They learn about topics like nutrition, mental wellness, body image, and self-awareness, and they develop an understanding of the connection between physical activity and self-care. We require participants to maintain an 80% attendance rate and complete their first 5K (3.1-mile) race at the end of the six weeks. Along the way, they receive New Balance running gear and sneakers, healthy snacks, MetroCards, and fitness kits to help with their training. Please join us in congratulating our participants as they enter the second half of the program 💙! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3OCyPef