2024 TCS New York City Marathon
Thank you for your interest in running with us! As of April 15, we have filled all available spots. We are hoping to secure additional bibs, and will have more information the week of April 29 and will begin reaching out to our waitlist then.
Read Ahead is proud to be an official charity partner in the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon on November 3, 2024!
Read Ahead helps New York City youth build the literacy skills, love of reading, and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond. We partner with under-resourced public elementary schools, students and their families, leading corporations, and caring volunteers to foster a love of learning in young readers through our weekly reading-based mentoring program.
Children have experienced three years of disrupted learning due to COVID. For elementary school students — who are at a critical age where children learn to read, and form the foundation of their relationship with school and learning — the need for additional, individualized support has never been more urgent.
Team Read Ahead raises vital funds to support Read Ahead’s program in nine New York City public elementary schools. As part of Team Read Ahead, all runners commit to raising $3,000 or more, and receive:
- Guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon
- Read Ahead swag, including running shirt
- A personalized fundraising page, with resources and expert support to help you meet your goal
- Access to the Team Read Ahead Strava group and email listserv
- Runners who commit to fundraising beyond $3,000 are eligible for additional benefits such as a RunCoach subscription, priority selection for a future race, and even more Read Ahead swag
IMPORTANT NOTE: We have limited spots on our team and will be reaching out to applicants on a rolling basis.
If you are interested in joining Team Read Ahead, please complete the interest form linked here, and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Please note that as of April 15, we are accepting interest forms to be added to our waitlist only. We anticipate having more information about additional spots available after April 29.