NYC Marathon
Charity Bibs
with CharityTeams
No lottery required. Choose a nonprofit, commit to raising $4,000, and run through all five boroughs of New York City with a team cheering you to Central Park.
What is a NYC Marathon Charity Bib?
A NYC Marathon charity bib is a guaranteed race entry that bypasses the lottery. Instead of entering the lottery and hoping your name gets drawn, charity runners commit to raising a minimum fundraising amount, in CharityTeams’ case, $4,000, for a nonprofit partner organization.
The TCS New York City Marathon is the world’s largest marathon, welcoming over 50,000 runners through all five boroughs. From the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to the Central Park finish line, it’s widely regarded as one of the most electric sporting events on the planet.
When you run NYC with CharityTeams, you receive expert marathon coaching, group training runs, full fundraising infrastructure and guidance, race-week team events, official CharityTeams gear, and a community that supports you through every mile, from Staten Island to Central Park.
2026 Partners
Choose your cause.
Select a nonprofit partner when you apply. Each organization provides fundraising support and race-day community.
Joe Andruzzi Foundation
AvailableSupporting cancer patients and their families through treatment.
Run for this cause →DetecTogether
AvailableAdvancing early cancer detection through education and awareness.
Run for this cause →Fisher House Boston
LimitedHousing for veterans and military families during medical treatment.
Run for this cause →Gronk Nation Youth Foundation
AvailableEmpowering youth through sports, health, and fitness programming.
Run for this cause →Boston SCORES
AvailableBuilding community and confidence in youth through soccer and poetry.
Run for this cause →MEB Foundation
AvailableUsing running to strengthen and inspire children and young adults.
Run for this cause →
Timeline
From registration to Central Park.
What's Included
You’re not just getting a bib.
Guaranteed NYC Marathon entry, no lottery required
Expert marathon coaching from certified coaches
Group training runs and race-pace sessions throughout the season
Full fundraising infrastructure: campaign page, templates, donor tools
Official CharityTeams race kit and team gear
Race-week team events: team dinner, shakeout run, and Central Park celebration
Direct connection with your nonprofit partner community
Post-race fundraising report and donor stewardship
24/7 team support from application through finish line
FAQ
NYC Marathon charity bib FAQs
No. A CharityTeams charity bib is a guaranteed NYC Marathon entry that bypasses the lottery. Your commitment to raise $4,000 for a nonprofit is your entry.
The minimum is $4,000. CharityTeams provides every tool, template, and strategy to help you reach your goal. Most runners hit their minimum within 6 to 8 weeks of launching their campaign.
The world's largest marathon. 26.2 miles through all five New York City boroughs, from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in Staten Island through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan to the finish in Central Park.
Register your interest through this page. We'll notify you when 2026 NYC Marathon charity bibs are confirmed available. Early registrants receive priority consideration.
Expert marathon coaching, group training runs, fundraising templates, race-week team events, official team gear, and a team that's with you at every mile marker and in Central Park at the finish.
We expect to confirm 2026 NYC Marathon charity bib availability in summer 2026. Register your interest now to be first in line.
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We’ll reach out the moment 2026 NYC Marathon charity bibs are available.
No commitment. We will only email you about 2026 NYC Marathon charity bibs.