Join the Room to Grow Team at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon

Run the 50th Anniversary of NYC Marathon’s Iconic Course

On November 1, 2026, Team Room to Grow will take on the TCS New York City Marathon as the race celebrates 50 years of its legendary five-borough course. Join the team, go the distance, and raise funds to help babies and families thrive from the start.

We have 10 bibs for the 50th anniversary race – a limited opportunity you won't want to miss.

What You Get as a Team Room to Grow Runner:

  • Guaranteed entry to the TCS NYC Marathon (no lottery needed!)

  • Dedicated fundraising support, tools and templates to help you reach your fundraising goal

  • Personal fundraising page

  • Team chat for connection and motivation throughout training

  • Exclusive Room to Grow race gear to wear with pride on race day

  • Team celebration event bringing our runners together

  • The power of purpose: every mile supports families during their children's most critical years

Your Commitment
Each Team Room to Grow runner commits to raising a minimum of $4,000 to support our work. This fundraising directly provides personalized guidance, community connections, and essential resources to families from pregnancy through their children's third birthday.

Ready to Run?
Applications are now open!   Spots are limited – only 10 bibs available. Click here to apply today.

Ready to Support Our Runners?
Help Team Room to Grow cross the fundraising finish line! Donate here.


ABOUT ROOM TO GROW
Since 1998, Room to Grow has promoted equity and opportunity by providing families with personalized guidance, community connections, and essential material resources from the third trimester of pregnancy to their children's third birthday. Hear directly from families about the impact of their partnership with Room to Grow in this short video.

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