Rising New York Road Runners Wheelchair Training program A free opportunity for youth with physical disabilities ages 6-21, offering weekly training sessions, in-school resources, and competitive road and track events. Read More
NYRR Run for the Future The free program introduces 11th and 12th grade high school young women to the sport of running and provides lessons in self-care and wellness as a holistic approach to achieving their fitness goals. This opportunity is designed for those who do not self-identify as runners or actively participate in sports to help develop the ability, confidence, and motivation to be active for life. Read More
Rising New York Road Runners Youth Ambassadors Speaking up in stride! This opportunity helps youth eager to explore public speaking improve their presentation and communication skills through workshops, then allows them to showcase their accomplishments through speaking engagements at special NYRR events including the TCS New York City Marathon. Read More
Rising New York Road Runners New Balance Shoe Distributions To help and inspire our youth through running, we distribute shoes to kids at enrolled Rising New York Road Runners sites with shoe donations from New Balance. Since 2017, more than 47,000 pairs of shoes have been distributed to qualified participants. Read More