Community
NYRR invests in running to help transform lives.
We’ve been helping and inspiring people through running for over 60 years. That’s how NYRR knows the positive ripple-effect running can have on people and their communities. From creating and organizing community-building programs and events, to partnering with other amazing organizations to contributing as much as we can to the community that running binds together, NYRR keeps pushing forward to remind us all that running has the power to create positive change in everyone.
If you look for it, it’s here. We’ve been working hard to find the most valuable areas and partners for our community investment.
Community Investment: NYRR and The Trust for Public Land
As we continue to deliver on our mission to help and inspire people through running, we are so excited to continue our partnership with The Trust for Public Land. Through this partnership, we are transforming New York City public school playgrounds into state-of-the-art, green, community playgrounds.
NYRR Mile Markers
New York Road Runners (NYRR), in partnership with NYC Parks, is working to install NYRR Mile Markers in parks across New York City.
Community Donations
New York Road Runners donates extra race premiums—including T-shirts, hats, and glassware—along with shoes, furniture, and exercise equipment to those in need. We’ve collaborated with several local organizations, from those that provide clothing to young athletes in underserved communities to those that offer support to children and adults battling chronic illnesses.
Track & Field Center at The Armory Partnership
The Armory Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Armory Foundation oversees the premier indoor track and field center in America and hosts over 100 track meets annually with the goal of serving youth by promoting fitness, a love of sport, and the pursuit of individual excellence.
NYRR's President's Circle Program
New York Road Runners’ President’s Circle program recognizes and celebrates the New York City area’s highest-achieving athletes. NYRR members who attain one of the time standards below in a fully scored NYRR event will be entered into the program.
NYRR Sustainability
As committed as New York Road Runners is to providing access to the sport of running, we are equally committed to bettering the communities that play host to our races, community events, and youth programs throughout the year. Through comprehensive sustainability initiatives, our hope is to work with our partners and vendors to leave the city streets, parks, schools, and community centers better than the way we found them.