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.