Rising New York Road Runners is a free running-based youth program designed to make physical activity enjoyable and accessible for kids nationwide. Whether you're an educator, parent, coach, or community member, our program makes it easy to help youth develop the skills, confidence, and desire to stay active for life.

With easy-to-follow activities tailored to each child's age and abilities, access to world-class events, and incentives including equipment, we make it fun to learn essential movement skills that improve running and lay the foundation for success in various sports. Join us in inspiring the next generation to lead healthy and active lifestyles!

Why Educators Love Rising New York Road Runners

Who We Serve

Rising New York Road Runners serves Pre-K through 12th grade schools, after-school programs, and community centers. Kids from New York City and all around the country participate in the program.

Engaging Physical Activities Ready to be Tailored to Your Needs

At the heart of Rising New York Road Runners is PLAYBuilder, a FREE online portal with 1,100+ activities, lesson plans, and instructional videos which promote physical literacy – the ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. PLAYBuilder helps enhance kids' physical activity, whether you're teaching PE in a gym or outdoors, taking a brain break in a classroom, serving kids in an afterschool center, or sharing resources for families to stay active at home.

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Discover for yourself why kids love Rising New York Road Runners. Check out our frequently asked questions or contact us at risingnyrr@nyrr.org.