2026 TCS New York City Marathon

Are you ready to take on the challenge of a lifetime and make a difference?

The Armory Foundation is thrilled to offer a limited number of guaranteed entry spots for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon! Apply to join Team Armory and run to support our athletic, academic, and community programs that keep everyone on track.

What Your Run Supports

Your fundraising efforts will directly support programs such as:

• Armory College Prep: Empowering high school track & fields athlete through academic support and college preparation.

• Great Minds: Building a love of learning through enriching reading, computer science activities and a stock market game competition.

• CityTrack and Little Feet: Providing free after-school track & field programs for children of Upper Manhattan, developing foundational health and wellness skills and abilities.

• Seniors AIM High: Keeping our local senior citizens active and engaged through our specialized fitness programming.

Why Run with Team Armory?

Running the NYC Marathon is an incredible accomplishment, and running it with Team Armory adds an even greater purpose. Your fundraising efforts will directly support our community programs. As a benefit to running with Team Armory, here's what you'll receive:

• Guaranteed Entry: Secure your spot at the starting line of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.

• Dedicated Fundraising Support: We'll equip you with all the tools you need to reach your fundraising goal, including:

• Personalized online fundraising page.

• Downloadable promotional graphics for social media.

• Ongoing communication and support from our team.

• Exclusive Team Armory Gear: Show your team spirit with Armory "swag."

• Recognition: Be featured in The Armory’s Digital Yearbook and recognized on our website and social media channels.

• Training Perks: A complimentary year long training pass for The Nike Track & Field Center at The Armory.

The Challenge & The Commitment

Charity entry runners are required to meet a fundraising minimum of $5,000. We understand that fundraising takes effort, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

Runners on our team are guaranteed entry but are responsible for their registration fee. This is $255 for NYRR members, $315 for nonmembers.

Team Armory Fundraising Incentives

Team Armory runners supporting The Armory Foundation in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon are eligible for the following fundraising incentives:

• $1,000 Raised – Team Armory Nike performance marathon training shirt

• $2,500 Raised – Custom Team Armory race day Nike singlet + recognition in team communications

• $5,000 Raised (Minimum Commitment) – Exclusive Team Armory Nike quarter-zip, and a special invitation to a "Marathon Monday" celebration during the CityTrack|Little Feet session with our young runners at The Armory

• $7,500+ Raised – An exclusive, customizable Team Armory Nike duffle bag or Nike backpack

• $10,000+ Raised – Premium Class of 2026 Team Armory Nike jacket and two finish line grandstand tickets for the TCS NYC Marathon

• $15,000+ Raised -- Awarded to the first person to reach this level: Invitation for a private viewing space "Skybox" at the 119th running of the Millrose Games (exclusively for a party of up to six), includes food, beverages and Millrose swag.

How to Join Team Armory

Spots for Team Armory's 2026 TCS New York City Marathon are available and we want YOU on our team! Apply now to secure your guaranteed entry and run for a greater purpose.

Contact us at NYCM@armorytrack.org or call us at 212-923-1803 ext. 7028 for more information. Don't wait! Spots are limited and this is your chance to be part of something truly special!

If you have questions, email us at NYCM@armorytrack.org