NYRR reaffirms that it continues to strongly condemn Russia’s devastating and unjust invasion of Ukraine. As members of the global running community, we stand in solidarity with Ukraine. Violence is never a solution, and we stand alongside those impacted by war throughout the world.

NYRR has not, and will not, allow or recognize any official representation or country affiliation of Russia or Belarus at any NYRR races, events or programs including the TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony and its Parade of Nations. Russian and Belarusian elite athletes have not been invited nor accepted to participate in any NYRR races. Additionally, NYRR has not worked with any Russian or Belarusian companies or partners. NYRR ensures that no Russian or Belarusian individuals subject to U.S. sanctions are registered for NYRR races.

However, NYRR will not discriminate against individual runners based on their national origin or citizenship status. New York City is one of the most multicultural cities in the world where individuals of different nationalities live together. As part of our organization’s values, NYRR welcomes runners of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities – and runners who are participating as individuals will be allowed to run in NYRR races and events.