Donate Your Gently Used Sneakers

Please note that the Sneaker Impact recycling program is currently paused and will resume at a later date as renovations at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub progress.

To further support our sustainability efforts and to keep shoes out of landfills, the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub will serve as a sneaker collection site for donation to Sneaker Impact–a sustainable sneaker disposal service with the mission to educate everyone on the many benefits of recycling their gently used sneakers.

Where: Donations will be accepted at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub.

When: During NYRR RUNCENTER hours of operation

Sneaker Impact works with global merchants to revive and resell sneakers in their communities, providing affordable footwear in places where it's not otherwise available. The gently used sneakers will be offered at a fraction of their value to create small businesses in developing countries.

Download the Sneaker Impact Recycling Journey.

At New York Road Runners, our vision is to build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, which also means doing its part to ensure future generations have access to clean air, green spaces, and a healthy world in which to run.