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 7

8:30am: Breakfast at the branch

9:30-1pm: Cheer Zone (SE corner of 4th Av & 9th St)

Greenpoint Y - Mile 12.5

10:00am: Breakfast at the branch

10:30-2pm: Cheer Zone (NW corner of Manhattan Av and Meserole St)

Harlem Y - Mile 22.5

11:00am: Brunch at the branch

12pm-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. 

Training

  • Access to NYRR Virtual Trainer
  • Curated weekly runs for local team members by our Team Captain 
  • Workshop sessions with endurance athletes 

Race Day

  • Exclusive 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)

Fundraising

  • Team photo and video shoot to boost fundraising efforts 
  • A customizable crowdfunding page
  • A fundraising and social media toolkit to help you manage your campaign
  • Regular 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.