2026 TCS NYC Marathon
Join Team HFNY to run the largest marathon in the world on Sunday, November 2! Run 26.2 miles across all five boroughs while also fundraising to support New Yorkers in need.
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Five-Borough Marathon Course
New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit that “runs” New York City, is honoring the 50th anniversary of its five-borough New York City Marathon course. First run as a five-borough race in 1976 to celebrate the nation’s Bicentennial and uplift the city, the New York City Marathon set the standard for the modern marathon and is now the world’s largest, bringing together nearly 60,000 runners to experience the transformative power of running every first Sunday of November.
About Hope For New York
We are a Coalition of compassionate New Yorkers dedicated to the flourishing of our city. For 30+ years, we have provided tangible hope across all five boroughs.
For a sixth year, Hope For New York has been chosen as an official charity partner of the TCS NYC Marathon. When runners represent us and fundraise on our behalf, they are raising awareness for the needs of our city and for the 80+ nonprofit partners serving these needs. Funds will provide ongoing financial support, leadership training workshops, and more resources for nonprofits serving vulnerable and marginalized communities.
Join Team HFNY in 2026
We have a two-step application process for joining Team HFNY.
1. Submit our application form to join our team. We have limited spots, so please apply as early as possible. If you already registered for the Marathon but want to fundraise on behalf of Hope For New York, email marathon@hfny.org.
2. Create an individual Fundraiser page. After acceptances have been confirmed, applicants chosen to represent Team HFNY will need to sign our fundraising agreement and register as an HFNY runner. Then, each runner creates a fundraising page to share with friends, family, and colleagues and track the fundraising progress.
3 Things to Know Before You Apply
1. We have a limited number of 15 spots. Submitting the application does not automatically guarantee placement, but we will have a waitlist. We will contact applicants on the waitlist if spots open up.
2. Each runner must fundraise $5,000. By running with us as your Official Charity Partner, each runner is committed to raising a minimum of $5,000.
3. Each runner will be connected to our community. Our staff will provide opportunities for runners to connect both online and in person, and all runners will receive branded swag and a group meal before the marathon.
Still have questions? Please email us at marathon@hfny.org.
