2025 TCS New York City Marathon
Read Ahead is proud to be an official charity partner in the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon on November 2, 2025!
As of March 21, our team is full. If you are interested in joining our waitlist, please complete the form below to be considered if additional spots open up.
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.
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn to read, but far too many are struggling with this important skill. Nationally, reading scores for 4th grade students are at their lowest in point in more than 20 years. 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 $3,500 or more, and receive:
- Guaranteed non-complimentary entry to the 2025 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 $5,000 or more are eligible for additional benefits such as a RunCoach subscription, priority selection for a future race, and even more Read Ahead swag
Interested runners should complete the form below to be added to the waitlist for the 2025 team. We will reach out to runners from the waitlist should additional spots open up.