New York Road Runners Foundation

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Community
  • Education & Literacy
  • Sports & Recreation

Location

845 Third Avenue11th FloorNew York, NY 10022 United States

Organization Information

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.

Description


N ew York Road Runners Foundation (NYRRF) was originated in 1998 by New York Road Runners (NYRR). The foremost running organization in the world, NYRR's premier event is the ING New York City Marathon. The Foundation carries out NYRR's youth services mission by establishing running-based programs that promote children's physical fitness, character development and personal achievement in under-served communities. Our programs currently serve more than 50,000 children a week in almost 250 schools and community centers. Having proven successful in New York City, programs are now being established across the United Sates and Africa.

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