Member Week 2026

August 17-22, 2026

Welcome to Member Week 2026! This year, we continue to celebrate, appreciate, and honor NYRR members for all they do to support our community throughout the year. With every race entry, renewal, training session, and volunteer role, our members help New York Road Runners build healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running. Join us at our events like special mixers and enjoy exclusive offers, perks, and giveaways all leading up to the member-only NYRR Grete’s Great Gallop 10K race and post-race festival!

For more info on Member Week, check out the updates below or email membership@nyrr.org to learn more.

A Message from CEO Rob Simmelkjaer

Meet the Membership Team

(L-R) Mecca Lennon (Development & Philanthropy Coordinator), Jackie Zeisloft (Membership Coordinator), Stephanie Dabek (Director, Development & Philanthropy, Daniel Sanchez (Head of Development & Philanthropy), Lorraine Lowe (Director of Membership)

We are honored to have you as part of the New York Road Runners community.

Members like you are key to NYRR’s success. Thank you for all that you do to keep the organization moving and to inspire the next generation through the transformative power of running.

We are committed to creating a culture where member needs drive decisions to engage, serve, foster belonging and offer meaningful value and experiences.

We look forward to getting to know you and helping you pursue your goals and achieve your full potential.

-The Membership Team

Member Week Events

• August 17: Member Week Kickoff Event | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., More information coming soon!
• August 19: NYRR Members Community Night | More information coming soon!
• August 20: NYRR Grete’s Great Gallop 10K Virtual Course Strategy and Fireside Chat with Pro Runner Steph Bruce | 6:00 p.m., Virtual
• August 22: Member Week Festival | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Naumberg Bandshell in Central Park

Registration opens soon! Members, check future emails for the registration link.

A Message from Ted Metellus, NYRR Chief Event Production Officer and Race Director

 

"Fifty years ago, a small but mighty team at New York Road Runners had a dream to take the TCS New York City Marathon from Central Park to the five boroughs of our great city. Fred Lebow traveled across the neighborhoods inviting members of these communities to be a part of something special and amazing back in 1976.

Today, the New York Road Runners membership community and its impact have grown. You are a part of something special and the miles you run and services you support have impact that changes lives. THANK YOU for being a part of the transformative power of running in our city and beyond."

– Ted Metellus
NYRR Chief Event Production Officer and Race Director

Member-Only Perks

Take advantage of exclusive member offers during Member Week and all year round!

Members receive access to amazing offers year-round! Check out exclusive offers, including:

• Member-only experiences
• Access to running and training opportunities
• Discounts and more!

Access your member rewards by logging into your NYRR dashboard. Thank you for being an NYRR member!

Explore member offers from:

Member Week Prizes and Drawing

Running NYRR Grete's Great Gallop 10K? Enter to win amazing prizes at the Member Week Festival!

Stop by the Naumburg Bandshell in Central Park after the race and drop the ticket into the fishbowl to enter. Your drawing ticket will be attached to your race bib. Drawings take place at 8:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

We’ll have special prizes from:

• Peloton
• Wicked
• The Public Theater
• Shake Shack

Prize drawings are open exclusively to NYRR members running Grete's Great Gallop.