How Can I Benefit from Volunteering?

Connect with runners like you
When you join our community, not only will you be surrounded by like-minded individuals, but you’ll also be the first to know what’s happening at NYRR, and have unlimited opportunities to talk shop with people who share your love of running.

Enjoy the views
When you volunteer on the course, you get a front-row seat to see your running heroes in action.

Guidelines & Programs

Testimonials

Great opportunity to meet new runners and give back to an organization that has given me so much... Appreciated the volunteer hat, coffee, bagels, water, and especially rain poncho.

NYRR Member

Volunteering allowed me to look at the impact of running from a different perspective. It was really special, and I am thankful whenever I am running by the volunteers. Whatever it is they are doing lifts my spirit.

NYRR Member

I enjoyed the actual volunteering activity I was doing at the fluid station and got a real buzz out of it and helping others to achieve in their race. My team was great and we worked well together. An enjoyable experience overall.

NYRR Volunteer

Photos & Stories

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer at TCS New York City Marathon

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Volunteer Opportunity Registration Launch Schedule

Volunteer opportunities at our June–September races are full. Additional volunteer opportunities at these events will be added if operational needs arise.

 

Volunteer opportunities for our October–December races will be open for advanced registration for Member Plus on July 8 at 12 Noon ET and general registration will open on July 10 on 12 Noon ET. You cannot register to run and volunteer at the same event. Please plan accordingly.

 

- NYRR Cross Country Series

- NYRR Jersey City 5K

- NYRR Staten Island Half

- Race to Deliver to benefit God’s Love We Deliver

- NYRR Ted Corbett 15K

- NYRR Frosty 5K

- NYRR Midnight Run

 

 

Volunteer opportunities at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon Expo will open for registration on August 4.

 

Volunteer registration for Course Beautification and other marathon week activities will be open on September 8.

RBC Brooklyn Half Guaranteed Entry

Virtual 6 Program

Runners that register for and complete six NYRR virtual races at the NYRR Virtual 6 program rate between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025 will be eligible to receive one non-complimentary guaranteed entry to the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half.

TCS New York City Marathon Guaranteed Entry

9+1 Program

The 9+1 program allows NYRR members who meet eligibility requirements to earn guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon! Runners completing their 9+1 program toward the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon must have their nine races and one volunteer opportunity completed by December 31, 2025.

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Running takes your body, mind, and spirit to a better place. The simple act of putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward can make you healthier, happier, and more confident.

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