About Us
For more than 20 years, Team for Kids has raised over $120 million to support New York Road Runners’ free youth and community programs, including Rising New York Road Runners. These programs have served 2.5 million students in New York City’s five boroughs and across the nation with the aim of encouraging lifelong physical activity. Your support continues to further our vision to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. Click here to learn more about NYRR's impact.
What does Team for Kids support?
Funds raised by Team for Kids members support NYRR youth and community programs. This includes Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR’s youth program and events platform. Through school-based programs, youth events, and a collection of digital resources, Rising New York Road Runners brings free running and fitness programs to students across the country.
Team for Kids funds help support programs for children nationwide, including New York City’s five boroughs. These programs help to build students’ motivation, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life.
Funding helps pay for training for teachers and coaches, most of whom are volunteers, program and practice supplies, and student incentives.
For most of these kids, running with an NYRR program is their only opportunity to get exercise or play sports. NYRR youth and community programs have been recognized by Partnership for a Healthier America as a leader in the fight against childhood obesity and health issues.
Why Run with Team for Kids?
Team for Kids members receive guaranteed entry to world-class running events, access to professional coaches and training plans, and support from the Team for Kids community. We will help you achieve your goal of crossing the finish line while contributing to a much larger fitness movement.
Hear from Our Runners
“It’s just the nicest community and is an example of what a running community should be. It should be inclusive. It should be fun. It should be joyful, and this is exactly what TFK is.”
- Julianna Coughlin
"We all have different “whys” we run but running connects us all. I am truly grateful for every TFK coach, mentor, and runner. They all keep me moving forward.”
- Joel Teron
“The coaches are committed and show they care about your development as a runner, there’s camaraderie with teammates, and running for a cause to inspire young people is priceless.”
- Zea McKenzie
“I grew up in the Bronx and attended public schools. I was fortunate to have lots of after school activities to keep me busy. Realizing that not all kids have the same opportunity today, I decided to do something about it…run for TFK, so that there are resources to help very deserving kids.”
- Norman Solomon
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