Open Run - Volunteers

NYC Metro Area Parks

What is Open Run? Since 2015, NYRR Open Run brings free, weekly community-led runs to neighborhood parks across the greater New York City area. The program is free and open to runners and walkers of all ages, abilities, and experience levels. For more information, please go to nyrr.org/openrun

NYRR Staten Island Half - Volunteers

Staten Island - St George Terminal

NYRR Staten Island Half

Staten Island • Half-Marathon • $0-$63.45

Feel the excitement of running in the borough that hosts the start of the TCS New York City Marathon at the 2026 NYRR Staten Island Half!

• 9+1 Credit
• 4 Out of 6 Credit
• Finisher Medals
• Club Points
• Scored
• Team for Kids

Rising NYRR at the NYRR Staten Island Half

SIUH Community Park • Free

Kids head to Staten Island for an exciting day of youth running and family fun!

• Youth Events
• Youth Events - Stage 1
• Youth

Rising NYRR Fall Jamboree - Volunteers

The Armory

Pre-Marathon Support - Volunteers

West 69th Street on Central Park West

Volunteer opportunities available for Pre-Marathon Support

Rising NYRR Fall Jamboree Presented by TCS

Armory Track • Various • Free

Head to The Armory in Upper Manhattan for a fun-filled day of track and field events your kids will love!

• Youth Events
• Track & Field
• Youth Events - Stage 1
• Youth Events - Stage 2
• Youth

Virtual TCS New York City Marathon

Anywhere • Marathon • $0-$211.5

Celebrate the magic of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, the 50th anniversary of the five- borough course, from anywhere in the world between October 24 and November 1. Virtual TCS New York City Marathon: Run the distance in a single activity in one day  Virtual TCS New York City Marathon Challenge: Run the distance over the course of marathon week or in a single day 

• Virtual
• Finisher Medals
• Scored
• Virtual 6 Credit

TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff, Queens - Volunteers

Queens

Registration for this volunteer opportunity opens on Monday, September 8 at noon.

TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff - Brooklyn

Pier 6 • Various • Free

Empower kids to cross any finish line by being part of the world's greatest marathon! 

• Youth
• Youth Events - Stage 1
• Youth Events - Stage 2
• Finisher Medals

TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff - Queens

Astoria Park • Various • Free

Empower kids to cross any finish line by being part of the world's greatest marathon! 

• Youth
• Youth Events - Stage 1
• Youth Events - Stage 2
• Finisher Medals

TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff, Bronx - Volunteers

St. Mary's Park

TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff, Staten Island - Volunteers

Ocean Breeze Park

Registration for this volunteer opportunity opens on Monday, September 8 at noon.

TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff - Staten Island

Ocean Breeze Park • Various • Free

Empower kids to cross any finish line by being part of the world's greatest marathon! 

• Youth
• Youth Events - Stage 1
• Youth Events - Stage 2
• Finisher Medals

TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff - The Bronx

St. Mary's Park • Various • Free

Empower kids to cross any finish line by being part of the world's greatest marathon! 

• Youth
• Youth Events - Stage 1
• Youth Events - Stage 2
• Finisher Medals

TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff, Central Park - Volunteers

Central Park

TCS New York City Marathon Kids Kickoff - Manhattan

Central Park • Various • Free

Empower kids to cross any finish line by being part of the world's greatest marathon! 

• Finisher Medals
• Youth Events - Stage 2
• Youth Events - Stage 3
• Youth

NYRR Unlock 26.2 x New Balance

Central Park or Prospect Park • $475.87-$523.46

NYRR has partnered with New Balance to bring you the best specialized training to conquer the course and the most innovative gear to help you unlock your maximum potential.

2026 TCS New York City Marathon Expo - Volunteers

Javits Center

TCS New York City Marathon Pre-Race Bag Check - Volunteers

West 69th Street on Central Park West

Registration for this volunteer opportunity opens on Monday, September 8 at noon.

2026 TCS New York City Marathon Volunteers - Marathon Opening Ceremony

Central Park - Outside Tavern on the Green

Various days of week

September Group Training

New York City • $126.9-$296.1

Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K - Volunteers

Dag Hammarskjold Plaza

Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K

Manhattan • 5K • $0-$58.16

Experience the excitement of marathon weekend with a finish at the iconic TCS New York City Marathon finish line on October 31!

• 9+1 Credit
• Scored
• Prize Money

TCS New York City Marathon - Start Volunteers

Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island

+1 eligible volunteer opportunities. Transportation provided to Fort Wadsworth. All start volunteers receive a New Balance marathon volunteer jacket.

TCS New York City Marathon - Transportation Volunteers

Central Park

All volunteers will receive an official New Balance volunteer jacket,

• No +1
• 9+1 Credit

TCS New York City Marathon - Post Finish Volunteers

Ethical Culture Fieldston School - Manhattan

This is not a +1 eligible volunteer opportunity.

TCS New York City Marathon - Course Volunteers

New York

This is not a +1 eligible volunteer opportunity.

2026 TCS New York City Marathon

New York City • Marathon • $0-$333.11

All event information is subject to change. Visit nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon for more information about the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.

• 9+1 Credit
• Finisher Medals
• Club Points
• Scored
• Prize Money
• Team for Kids
• Wave Starts
• ITO Packages
• Charity Spots
• Team for Climate

TCS New York City Marathon - Medical Volunteers

New York City Marathon Medical - Various Locations

This event is +1 eligible for the 2026 9+1 Program to earn entry into the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon. We are currently accepting applications to join our medical volunteer team for the TCS New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026. Medical Volunteers will help support our runners throughout the 26.2 mile course, start and finish line. We are truly grateful for your support! Please make sure to review our medical volunteer requirements & frequently asked questions page before you apply: www.nyrr.org/medvols *Medical Volunteers for this event will receive a NYRR branded marathon jacket, T-shirt, event credential and commemorative pin.

• Medical
• 9+1 Credit

Post-Marathon Week - Volunteers

Central Park - Marathon Pavilion

Registration for this volunteer opportunity opens on Monday, September 8 at noon.

NYRR Cross Country Series #3 - Volunteers

Van Cortlandt Park

NYRR Cross Country Series #3

Van Cortlandt Park • 5K • $0-$21.15

Experience the pure joy of running through the picturesque trails of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx this fall!

• Scored
• Cross Country

Rising NYRR at the NYRR Cross Country Series #3

Van Cortlandt Park • Various • Free

Kids head to the scenic trails of Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx for the full cross country experience.

• Youth Events
• Finisher Medals
• Youth Events - Stage 1
• Youth Events - Stage 2
• Youth Events - Stage 3
• Cross Country
• Youth

Virtual NYRR Run for Thanks 5K

Anywhere • 5K • $0-$37.01

Celebrate your #ReasontoRun this November by taking on a virtual 5K with family and friends from around the world. 

• Virtual
• 9+1 Credit
• Scored
• Virtual 6 Credit

Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit God's Love We Deliver - Volunteers

Central Park

Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit God's Love We Deliver

Central Park • 4 Miles • $0-$37.01

Join us on Sunday, November 22 for the Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit Gods Love We Deliver—the longtime annual event raising awareness and funds for New Yorkers affected by severe and chronic illnesses.

• 9+1 Credit
• Scored

Rising NYRR at the Race to Deliver 4M to Benefit God's Love We Deliver

Central Park • Free

Join us as we help raise awareness and funds for New Yorkers living with illness.

• Youth Events
• Youth Events - Stage 1
• Youth

NYRR Ted Corbitt 15K - Volunteers

Central Park

NYRR Ted Corbitt 15K

Central Park • 15K • $0-$47.58

Run to honor Ted Corbitt, the father of American long-distance running, on Saturday, December 5!

• 9+1 Credit
• Finisher Medals
• Club Points
• Scored
• Prize Money

NYRR Frosty 5K - Volunteers

Prospect Park

NYRR Frosty 5K

Prospect Park • 5K • $0-$37.01

Celebrate the season with a festive run through Prospect Park at the NYRR Frosty 5K on December 12!

• 9+1 Credit
• Scored
• Team for Kids

Rising NYRR at the NYRR Frosty 5K

Prospect Park • Various • Free

Get into the spirit of the season by bringing your kids to a festive run in Prospect Park!

• Youth Events
• Youth Events - Stage 1
• Youth Events - Stage 2
• Youth Events - Stage 3
• Youth

Fridays at 10:00 AM

Striders: ARC Central Harlem Older Adult Center | Walking

ARC Central Harlem Older Adult Center

Fridays at 10:00 AM

Striders: Morningside Park / ARC Jackie Robinson | Walking

Morningside Park / ARC Jackie Robinson

Fridays at 10:00 AM

Striders: Kips Bay Castle Hill Senior Center | Fitness

Kips Bay Castle Hill Senior Center

Fridays at 11:00 AM

Striders: Rochdale Village Senior Center | Fitness

Rochdale Village Senior Center

Fridays at 01:00 PM

Striders: Albany Neighborhood Senior Center | Fitness

Albany Neighborhood Senior Center

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

St. Mary's Park

Park Entrance at E 149th Street (Between St. Ann’s Ave and Eagle Ave)

Park Entrance at E 149th Street (Between St. Ann’s Ave and Eagle Ave). St. Mary's Park offers a wonderful respite from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Located in the Mott Haven neighborhood in the South Bronx, the park features rolling hills, expanses of green grass, and grand old trees. The site was once part of the estate of Jonas Bronck (1600-43), for whom the Bronx is named. It is one of the largest parks in the area with a pool, playground, basketball courts, an indoor recreation center, picnic seating areas, and more. In the winter, the hills are perfect for sledding. St. Mary’s Park received $30 million from NYC’s Anchor Parks initiative, which will renovate the park’s ballfields, pathways, and amphitheater.

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

Soundview Park

Park entrance at the intersection of Morrison Avenue and Lafayette Avenue

Park entrance at the intersection of Morrison Avenue and Lafayette Avenue. Called the “Gateway to the Bronx River,” 205-acre Soundview Park is located where the Bronx River opens into the East River. This urban green space is filled with grassy baseball and soccer fields, a cricket pitch, basketball courts, a running track, walking/biking paths, picnic fields and more! With its extensive views of the water, Soundview Park celebrates the beauty of both the Bronx and East Rivers. The Open Run course helps participants celebrate one another as they take part in a scenic, fun run/walk!

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

Shore Road Park

Park entrance at 79th Street and Shore Road

Park entrance at 79th Street and Shore Road. Shore Road Park, located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, is one of our longer Open Run courses. The park serves residents of Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, and other surrounding neighborhoods.

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

Morningside Park

Park entrance at West 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue (down the stairs)

Park entrance at West 110th Street and Manhattan Avenue (down the stairs). Morningside Park stretches 13 blocks through the neighborhoods of Harlem and Morningside Heights and features winding paths bordered with flowers and trees, sports fields, basketball courts, playgrounds, and a cascading waterfall. On Saturdays, local farmers sell their goods in an outdoor market.

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

Inwood Hill Park

Park entrance at the intersection of Isham Street and Seaman Avenue

Park entrance at the intersection of Isham Street and Seaman Avenue. Evidence of Inwood Hill Park’s formation exists as caves, valleys, and ridges left as the result of shifting glaciers. Evidence of its uninhabited state afterward remains as its forest and salt marsh (the last natural one in Manhattan), and evidence of its use by Native Americans continues to be discovered. Most of the park was largely untouched by wars and development. The park features a hiking trail and the Hudson River Bike Trail, and is one of the best places in NYC to spot a bald eagle. It also includes athletic fields, playgrounds, dog runs, and a barbecue area.

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

Highland Park

Park entrance at the intersection of Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue

Park entrance at the intersection of Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue. Located in the Cypress Hills section of Brooklyn, Highland Park is close to East New York and Bushwick in Brooklyn and the Woodhaven, Ridgewood, and Glendale neighborhoods in Queens. It’s home to over 150 species of birds and to the Ridgewood Reservoir.

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

Crocheron Park

The comfort station at 33 Road and 215th Place.

The comfort station at 33 Road and 215th Place. Widely known for its history with the Crocheron Family and summer house, Crocheron Park is home to running paths, baseball fields, and a 4-court tennis center.

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

Canarsie Park

Canarsie Park office on 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (by the flagpole)

Canarsie Park office on 88th Street and Seaview Avenue (by the flagpole). Canarsie Park serves the neighborhoods of Canarsie and nearby Flatlands, Mill Basin, Marine Park, and Bergen Beach. Home to baseball fields and cricket pitches, it’s bordered by the Belt Parkway and Paerdegat Basin.

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

Baisley Pond Park

The cricket field at the intersection of Baisley Pond Blvd and 154th Street

The cricket field at the intersection of Baisley Pond Blvd and 154th Street. Baisley Pond Park is located near JFK Airport in Springfield Gardens, Queens on the border of NYC and Nassau County. The park features tennis, handball, and basketball courts; peaceful, shady alcoves for picnicking; and plenty of plant and animal wildlife.

Saturdays at 09:00 AM

Astoria Park

Next to the track by the comfort station

Next to the track by the comfort station. Astoria Park is home to the oldest and largest pool in New York City. The park features views of Manhattan and a newly renovated track funded by the Anchor Parks initiative.

Sundays at 09:00 AM

Marine Park

Behind the Carmine Carro Community Center on Fillmore Avenue

Behind the Carmine Carro Community Center on Fillmore Avenue. Marine Park serves the nearby communities of Canarsie, Flatlands, Mill Basin, Bergen Beach, and others. The course is flat and includes no sharp turns.

Sundays at 09:00 AM

Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park Fountain

Lincoln Park Fountain. Lincoln Park in Jersey City is the jewel of the Hudson County Park System, attracting residents of all ages and interests who are looking to enjoy open space in the middle of an urban landscape. Designed by Daniel W. Langton and Charles N. Lowrie, both founding members of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Lincoln Park opened in 1905. Covering 273 acres, the park features baseball and cricket fields, 21 outdoor tennis courts, the Charlie May running track, walking trails, and more! Guests can also enjoy access to public Wi-Fi and a seasonal weekly farmers’ market.

Sundays at 09:00 AM

Cunningham Park

Off Union Turnpike at the comfort station between the tennis courts and baseball fields

Off Union Turnpike at the comfort station between the tennis courts and baseball fields. One of the largest parks in Queens, Cunningham Park was built between 1928 and 1944 and offers culture, sports (including a large tennis facility), and nature activities and facilities.

Sundays at 09:00 AM

Conference House Park

Off Hylan Boulevard, next to parking lot on path leading to the water

Off Hylan Boulevard, next to parking lot on path leading to the water. Located at the southernmost point of New York state, Conference House Park features four historic buildings that trace Staten Island’s 300+-year history, breathtaking views of the Raritan Bay, extensive hiking and biking trails, and more.

Mondays at 09:00 AM

Striders: Rochdale Village Senior Center | Walking

Rochdale Village Senior Center

Mondays at 10:00 AM

Striders: Anderson Neighborhood Senior Center | Fitness

Anderson Neighborhood Senior Center

Mondays at 10:00 AM

Striders: ARC Central Harlem Older Adult Center | Fitness

ARC Central Harlem Older Adult Center

Mondays at 10:00 AM

Striders: Marcus Garvey Park / Central Harlem Senior Citizen Center | Walking

Marcus Garvey Park / Central Harlem Senior Citizen Center

Mondays at 10:00 AM

Striders: PSS Highbridge Senior Services Center | Fitness

PSS Highbridge Senior Services Center

Mondays at 11:00 AM

Striders: RAICES Corona Senior Center | Fitness

RAICES Corona Senior Center

Tuesdays at 09:30 AM

Striders: West Brighton Neighborhood Senior Center | Walking

West Brighton Neighborhood Senior Center

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: DOROT | Fitness (Limited Capacity)

DOROT

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: Engineers' Gate at Central Park | Walking

Engineers' Gate at Central Park

Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: PSS Highbridge Senior Services Center | Walking

PSS Highbridge Senior Services Center

Tuesdays at 11:00 AM

Striders: Elmcor Older Adult Center | Walking

Elmcor Older Adult Center

Tuesdays at 11:30 AM

Striders: NYCHA Tilden Houses Community Center | Walking

NYCHA Tilden Houses Community Center

Tuesdays at 01:30 PM

Striders: Albany Neighborhood Senior Center | Walking

Albany Neighborhood Senior Center

Tuesdays at 07:00 PM

Brooklyn Bridge Park

Meet on the south side of Fornino on Pier 6

Meet on the south side of Fornino on Pier 6. Brooklyn Bridge Park features volleyball (Pier 6), soccer (Pier 5), and basketball (Pier 2). The Open Run route offers views of the Brooklyn Bridge on the way out, the Statue of Liberty on the way back, and the Lower Manhattan skyline the whole way. Fornino is a great spot to get drinks and pizza after the run.

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: West Brighton Neighborhood Senior Center | Fitness

West Brighton Neighborhood Senior Center

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: Columbus Circle Central Park | Walking

Columbus Circle Central Park

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: RAICES Times Plaza / Wyckoff Senior Centers | Fitness

RAICES Times Plaza / Wyckoff Senior Centers

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: Tompkins Park Senior Neighborhood Center | Walking

Tompkins Park Senior Neighborhood Center

Wednesdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: RAIN Parkchester Senior Center | Walking

RAIN Parkchester Senior Center

Wednesdays at 02:00 PM

Striders: ARC Jackie Robinson Center | Fitness

ARC Jackie Robinson Center

Thursdays at 09:30 AM

Striders: Anderson Neighborhood Senior Center | Walking

Anderson Neighborhood Senior Center

Thursdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: DOROT | Walking

DOROT

Thursdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: RAICES Times Plaza / Wyckoff Senior Centers | Walking

RAICES Times Plaza / Wyckoff Senior Centers

Thursdays at 10:00 AM

Striders: Kips Bay Castle Hill Senior Center | Walking

Kips Bay Castle Hill Senior Center

Thursdays at 10:30 AM

Striders: Elmcor Older Adult Center | Fitness

Elmcor Older Adult Center

Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Striders: Marcus Garvey Park / Central Harlem Senior Citizen Center | Fitness

Marcus Garvey Park / Central Harlem Senior Citizen Center

Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Striders: RAIN Parkchester Senior Center | Fitness

RAIN Parkchester Senior Center

Thursdays at 11:30 AM

Striders: NYCHA Tilden Houses Community Center | Fitness

NYCHA Tilden Houses Community Center

Thursdays at 01:00 PM

Striders: RAICES Corona Senior Center | Walking

RAICES Corona Senior Center

Thursdays at 02:00 PM

Striders: Tompkins Park Senior Neighborhood Center | Fitness

Tompkins Park Senior Neighborhood Center

NYRR Midnight Run - Volunteers

Central Park

This event is +1 eligible for the 2026 9+1 Program to earn entry into the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon.

Thursdays at 07:00 PM

Flushing Meadows Corona Park

UN Ave S at 111th St & 55th Ave • 3.10 mi

Beginning of United Nations Avenue South, by the parking lot at 111th Street and 55th Avenue. One of the city's most iconic parks, Flushing Meadows Corona Park was the site of two 20th-century World's Fairs. It features historic walks, scenic trails, sports venues, and facilities for activities including soccer, baseball, tennis, volleyball, cricket, and more, as well as a recreation center, an indoor pool, lakes, trails, and many cultural and civic institutions.

NYRR Midnight Run

Central Park • 4 Miles • $0-$74.02

3...2.1, Happy New Year!! Kick off the new year with your first race of 2027 at the NYRR Midnight Run!

• 9+1 Credit
• Scored