Membership

For a lifetime of fun and fitness, join New York Road Runners.


Why You Should Join



Serving 300,000 runners and walkers annually, including 40,000 members from every U.S. state and dozens of countries around the world, NYRR’s comprehensive fitness program includes races, classes, clinics, and community services for people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels, starting with the renowned ING New York City Marathon.

Membership in NYRR offers:


• Eligibility for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon* (Runners must become members by January 31 to qualify for the following year's ING New York City Marathon.) [Eligibility Details]


• Reduced fees for NYRR races (up to 35% off!), fitness classes,   special events, and parties


• Discounts on NYRR merchandise


• Regular mailings, including New York Runner, a glossy, full-color   magazine, plus newsletters, race applications, e-mail bulletins, and   special announcements


• Free informational clinics and lectures on fitness-related topics


• An annual discount Benefits Directory, listing area stores, gyms,
  and health care providers offering NYRR member discounts


• Use of free lockers and water fountain convenient to Central Park.


* Individuals who are NYRR members by January 31 of a given year, run nine (9) qualifying NYRR races and volunteer for one (1) NYRR race within that same calendar year, and maintain their membership the following year will be eligible for guaranteed entry into that following year’s ING New York City Marathon (i.e. runners must join by January 31, 2008, and run nine races in 2008 and volunteer for one race in 2008 to be eligible for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon 2009).


NYRR membership also helps to support numerous community programs and safety initiatives, and offers many ways to get involved. The New York Road Runners Foundation promotes health and well-being in New York City communities with little or no access to athletic programming. Its flagship initiative, Running Partners, is a youth developmental program. NYRR members serve as coaches and race buddies.


Other public programs and volunteer opportunities include Group Runs, the Central Park Safety Program, and a Senior Fitness Program. Our Web sites—www.nyrr.org, www.ingnycmarathon.org, www.fast-women.com, www.mensracing.com —offer race results, ING New York City Marathon information, elite racing reports, merchandise sales, and lots more.


You can join NYRR for as little as $40 per year.


* Please click here for a list of races for which free entry is NOT included with these membership options.


Online Membership Application
Printable Membership Application