The YMCA of Greater New York is a a proud charity partner of the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon. Our team roster is full for this year - thank you for your interest! Join us on November 3 at our Y Cheer Zones!Prospect Park Y - Mile 78:30am: Breakfast at the branch9:30-1pm: Cheer Zone (SE corner of 4th Av & 9th St)Greenpoint Y - Mile 12.510:00am: Breakfast at the branch10:30-2pm: Cheer Zone (NW corner of Manhattan Av and Meserole St)Harlem Y - Mile 22.511:00am: Brunch at the branch12pm-4pm: Cheer Zone (NW corner of W 135th and 5th Av)Can't make it? Show your support now. Why Team Y Champions?The money you raise — a minimum of $3,500 is required — in exchange for a spot in this historic event will support the Y's essential community programs and services including afterschool care, immigrant services, college access programming, and more. TrainingAccess to NYRR Virtual TrainerCurated weekly runs for local team members by our Team Captain Workshop sessions with endurance athletes Race DayExclusive Y swag, including a Y Champions singlet Pre-race team dinner Access passes to West Side Y (near finish line) for access to amenities all weekend, pick-up/drop-off, a family reunion space, and an afterparty Team Y Champions branch cheer zones on the marathon route to encourage runners throughout the race (mile 7, 12, 22, finish)FundraisingTeam photo and video shoot to boost fundraising efforts A customizable crowdfunding pageA fundraising and social media toolkit to help you manage your campaignRegular check-ins with a Y fundraiser who manages the promotion of your fundraising on all digital platforms from the Association and branches.Interested in joining Team Y Champions?Reach out to Tessa Greenberg at tgreenberg@ymcanyc.org.Please note that runners are responsible for covering their TCS New York City Marathon entry fee.