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New York Road Runners Foundation Chairwoman Grete Waitz enjoys Jamboree with young participant.
New York Road Runners Foundation Chairwoman Grete Waitz enjoys Jamboree with young participant.

Welcome to the New York Road Runners Foundation!
New York Road Runners Foundation fulfills the youth service mission of New York Road Runners, producers of the ING New York City Marathon and the foremost road running association in the world. The Foundation establishes and supports running-based physical education programs for children in underserved communities across the United States. Foundation programs are designed to help youth of all sizes, fitness levels and athletic talents utilize the discipline of running to improve health, build character and uplift the spirit. Founded in 1998, the Foundation has quickly become one of New York City's leading not-for-profit providers of physical education. Currently more than 20,000 kids a week from over 150 schools and community centers participate in Foundation programs in New York City and across the country.





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Latest Foundation News

  • Click here to see the results from the May 18 Youth Jamboree. This Jamboree featured the 100m Dash trials for the Fastest Kid race. The Fastest Kid finals will be run at the Reebok Grand Prix on Saturday, May 31 at Icahn Stadium on Randall's Island. Qualifiers for the Fastest Kid included the eight girls and eight boys with the best times in the 7 and 8 year old 100m Dash. The qualifiers must be 7 or 8 years old as of May 31, 2008.
  • Around 1,200 young athletes participated in the Youth Jamboree on May 18. See exclusive photos of the event on NYRR.org
  • NYRRF received the Youth Runner Magazine Program of the Decade award at the Running USA Conference.
  • Watch the NYRR Foundation on CBS and NBC!
  • Run the ING New York City Marathon for the benefit of kids. Click here to learn more about Team for Kids.
Quote of the Month

"When people ask me why I run, I tell them, there's not really a reason, it's just the adrenaline when you start, and the feeling
when you cross that finish line, and knowing
that you are a winner no matter what place
you got."

-Courtney Parsons
Tip of the Month

As summer begins, make sure you follow these tips to stay safe in the heat: drink plenty of water throughout the day, not just after a run; wear synthetic fibers that wick moisture away from your skin; don't go for a personal best on particularly hot, sticky days; and finally, know your limits. If you feel faint or dizzy, stop running.
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