The application to become an Official International Tour Operator (ITO) of New York Road Runners (NYRR) events is now closed. The application was open form 1 August 2023 - 31 August 2023. 

To prepare for future applications, please read the current requirements and other pertinent information below:

ITO Program Application Criteria

• Tour Operator is expected to apply annually, even if returning, to be considered for the following year’s program.
• Tour Operator must be licensed to do business in the country in which the tour operator intends to sell entries for NYRR events.
• Tour Operator must be able to prove they are accredited by their country via a board of tourism or other legal entity as an active and official travel agency or tour operator. IATA certifications are acceptable.
• Tour Operator must be able to demonstrate their experience planning and executing travel packages with other world-class sporting events, particularly other endurance and / or large race events.  
• New Tour Operators must be able to commit to a minimum number of 20 entries for the TCS New York City Marathon, and a minimum of 5 entries for all other events available through the ITO program during their initial year of the ITO Program.  
• Tour Operators are required by NYRR to make a marketing commitment based on their entry investment.
• Tour Operators are required by NYRR to provide either hotel accommodation in New York City or a round-trip flight to New York City for race weekend (or both) to all runners who are provided with entry. A Tour Operator may choose to provide other additional benefits.
• For the TCS New York City Marathon, NYRR requires ITOs to provide race-day transportation for their runners to the start village on Staten Island. This transfer can be provided either via a charter bus arranged by the ITO or by instructing runners to select a transportation option provided by NYRR.
• Tour Operators are required to post via their website, email, social media or through print media the updated race date along with available package offerings for their tours to NYRR events within thirty (30) days of signing the agreement for each respective race.
• NYRR requires that Tour Operators report all race week contact names and relevant contact information and the location of race-week accommodations for their staff.

ITO Fee

ITO fees cover the runner’s guaranteed entry. Each guaranteed entry carries a cost to be paid upfront by the Tour Operator. Invoices are sent to each ITO per event with respective deadlines to allow for payments, which must be made via wire transfer. No credit card payments will be accepted. The Tour Operator is expected to pay for all their entries; no refunds will be processed. 

Pricing for the 2024 racing calendar is below.

• 2024 TCS New York City Marathon $625 / entry
• 2024 Abbott Dash to the Finish Line 5K (limited number for ITOs contracted to the TCS New York City Marathon): $35 / entry
• 2024 United Airlines NYC Half: $225 / entry 
• 2024 RBC Brooklyn Half: $150 / entry
• 2024 REAL SIMPLE Women's Half Marathon: $75 / entry
• 2024 Mastercard New York Mini 10K: $50 / entry

Allocations

Approved Tour Operators will be allocated a certain number of entries, determined by the NYRR International Tour Operator (ITO) Team, based on the Tour Operator's demand by home country per each race, their demonstrated marketing capabilities, and sales history (if applicable) with NYRR. New York Road Runners seeks established Tour Operators who have the capacity to take on and sell a meaningful number of entries, when available. 

Once a Tour Operator has signed the contract, no adjustments will be made to the number of entries for that event. Additionally, it is not permitted to transfer entries from one event to another or from one year to the next. The Tour Operator is expected to pay for all entries. No refunds will be processed. 

New York Road Runners holds the right to accept or not accept ITOs into the program based on the above criteria as well as the demand in each country for the races which are part of the ITO Program, and the current number of ITOs in their respective country. 

How to Apply

The application to become an Official International Tour Operator for the 2024 NYRR Racing Calendar is now closed. 

NYRR selects Tour Operators who are committed to providing an excellent experience to runners on their journey to New York and the selected NYRR event. We seek tour operators who have experience planning and executing travel packages with other world-class sporting events, especially running races. The ability to commit adequate resources and energy to marketing and selling entries is critical to the success of NYRR’s relationship with any selected tour operator.

Please email tours@nyrr.org with any questions.