About Us
New York Road Runners creates and supports free fitness and character-building programs for children in underserved communities throughout the United States and in South Africa. NYRR's youth programs help fulfill the organization's purpose: to transform lives through running.
Mission Statement
To establish community-based running programs which enhance physical heath, emotional well-being and personal achievement within underserved populations throughout New York City and to disseminate our program expertise to interested parties across the United States and around the world.
Focus
Physical education was virtually eliminated from New York City public schools a quarter century ago, and now a second generation of a million plus students is growing up without the character lessons and physical conditioning inherent in the sport of running. Our running-based physical education programs teach fitness, goal-setting and the relationship between effort and achievement, while helping youth develop the self-esteem, healthy habits and discipline necessary for success in school, the workplace and life.
Monthly Activities
We are constantly improving and expanding the additional features on our database. This includes monthly updates of information and interactive components for both students and teachers. Please take the time to check out the links on the left.
