NYRR events truly could not happen without our volunteers! There are many ways to get involved.

Bring a Group

We are recruiting new Team Leaders who will organize groups of volunteers to work at NYRR races. These volunteer teams will have prioritized access to volunteer opportunities in the ING New York City Marathon and our other large races. Volunteer groups could come from youth groups, schools, service clubs, athletic teams, church groups, or companies. If you are interested in being a Team Leader for any of our upcoming races, the first step is to submit an application, and we'll follow up with more information. E-mail your completed application to volunteers@nyrr.org or fax to 646-737-2261. If you have any questions please email us at volunteers@nyrr.org.

Brooklyn Half Volunteers

Volunteer to be part of the best Brooklyn Half yet. The chart below outlines the great incentives we’re offering.

*Choose one: Queens 10K (July 21), Percy Sutton Harlem 5K (August 24), NYC Family Health Walk-a-Thon (August 24), Bronx 10-Mile (September 29)
**Includes qualified doctors, nurses, physical therapists, and other medical professionals; please contact our medical team to find out if you qualify.

Transportation will be available for a limited number of race-day volunteers for pick up from Manhattan and Queensboro Plaza at 3:30 a.m. and from Atlantic Center at 5:00 a.m. The Manhattan and Queens transportation will go to the Brooklyn Museum start, then pick up volunteers at Atlantic Center, and then go to the Coney Island finish. If you register to volunteer, we’ll contact you on May 6 via email with more transportation details.

Volunteer Now

ING New York City Marathon

Ten thousand volunteers work during the marathon and at related events in the week leading up to the race. The marathon is a success due to the hard work and dedication of our volunteers. Applications for Team Leaders to bring groups to volunteer at the 2013 ING New York City Marathon are available now. If you are interested in being a Team Leader, the first step is to complete an application, and we'll follow up with more information. E-mail your completed application to volunteers@nyrr.org or fax to 646-737-2261. If you have any questions please e-mail us at volunteers@nyrr.org. Please e-mail us if you would like to sign up for our volunteer e-newsletter. 

Runners Supporting Runners

Everyone who volunteers will receive a T-shirt, and we often provide additional thank-you gifts. NYRR members who volunteer receive a credit toward the 9+1 program for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon. All volunteer credits for 2013 count toward the 9+1 program.

Youth and Community Services

We count on regular volunteers to encourage and engage with young runners on the course and at our many special events. Becoming a YCS volunteer is a commitment to be involved more than once—but the rewards will be worth it. YCS volunteers have an application process, a formal background check, and orientation.

NYRR members who volunteer with YCS at least three times during the calendar year will receive a credit toward the 9+1 program for guaranteed entry to the ING New York City Marathon. All volunteer credits for 2013 count toward the 9+1 program for guaranteed entry to the 2014 ING New York City Marathon.

Community Matters

NYRR is committed helping NYC grow and thrive. Community service allows NYRR members to give back by partnering with organizations and helping where we are needed.  

Recent service projects have included:

• New York Cares: helping out with Hands on New York Day in spring and fall  
• City Harvest: repacking food bags for emergency food distribution and working at Mobile Markets in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx
• Central Park Conservancy: maintaining beautiful Central Park, our Manhattan home course
• Prospect Park Alliance: maintaining Brooklyn’s verdant Prospect Park, which hosts several lively events each year
• Partnership for Parks: park maintenance in smaller parks, including Sunset Park, Inwood Hill Park, and Isham Park
• NY Food Bank: distributing food to families in need and preparing and serving meals