IT’S OFFICIAL: THE 2021 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON IS HAPPENING!
CELEBRATE THE RETURN TO RACING AND THE 50TH RUNNING
OF THE TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON WITH FREE TO RUN.
Free to Run is proud to be an official charity partner for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon. Through our partnership, we have guaranteed, paid entries for any runner who wants to run the marathon and are willing to fundraise for Free to Run.
You made it through the pandemic, so you can definitely make it through a marathon! For many runners, the New York City Marathon is at the top of the bucket list. After over a year of social distancing and only “virtual” racing, we are all excited to make this event an extra special affair as the 2021 race will mark the 50th running of the New York City Marathon, the largest marathon in the world. As the field size will be limited to roughly two-thirds of the capacity for safety reasons, running for charity is one of the only ways you can gain access to the race this year.
Why should you run with our team?
As a Free to Run Marathon Runner, you will receive a number of benefits including:
A paid entry fee and guaranteed number for the 2021 TCS New York City Marathon, valued at $300
Fundraising support to help you surpass your goal, including help setting up your online fundraising page
An invitation to a dedicated Strava group with the Free to Run NYC Marathon team. This group will be available for questions, training tips, fundraising support, and event logistics
A pre-race meetup the weekend of the marathon
Free to Run Race Day Gear
The opportunity to learn more about our programs and interact with participants from around the world.
The incredible satisfaction of knowing that you're helping women and girls around the world experience the magic of sports, often for the first time!
Fundraising Commitment:
When signing up as a Free to Run team member, with a guaranteed and paid entry, you will commit to raising a minimum of $3,200 to support our programs. Your fundraising support is a tremendous gift to our organization and the girls we serve in Afghanistan and Iraq. Your funds will enable us to expand our programs to reach more women and girls with innovative sports programs that improve lives and change communities.
Application Details:
To apply, please send an email to newyork@freetorun.org. Tell us why you want to run in the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon, and why the mission for Free to Run is important to you. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all team members have been selected.
Do you already have a guaranteed entry?
You're still welcome to join our team! For a reduced fundraising commitment, you can get access to fundraising ideas, Free to Run gear, and our Strava group to help you achieve your goals and support an amazing cause. For more information, email us at newyork@freetorun.org.
There will be no random drawing entry for the 2021 Marathon. Unless you have a deferred entry from last year, the only way to get a bib for the 2021 race is to fundraise for a charity.
