NYRR Youth Section

It's never too early to build confidence and motivation that lasts a lifetime.

Rising New York Road Runners is designed to develop movement skills in kids of all ages, and abilities, through a mix of running and fitness activities. Here, kids build confidence, gain motivation, and fuel their desire to stay active.

Rising New York Road Runners is free and available to schools, community centers, and after-school programs in NYC and nationwide.

Applications for enrollment are now open. Apply now!

Learn More about Rising New York Road Runners and our commitment to youth.

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Visit our application page and sign up to bring Rising New York Road Runners to your school, community center, or after-school program.

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Teacher Stories

Together, NYRR and teachers got nearly 250,000 kids moving this year, in New York City and nationwide. Here are some of their stories.

Rising New York Road Runners Events

Our Rising New York Road Runners events combine structured running with fitness activities to give kids a fun and rewarding experience, so they want to continue to be active for the rest of their lives.

All Youth Events

Rising New York Road Runners at the NYRR Newport Fiesta 5K- Stage 2

Jersey City, New Jersey - Sat, May 04, 2019
03:30 PM

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Rising New York Road Runners at the NYRR Queens 10K- Stage 1

Flushing Meadows Corona Park- Sat, June 15, 2019
09:30 AM

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Rising New York Road Runners at the NYRR New York Mini 10K- Stage 3

Central Park- Sat, June 08, 2019
07:25 AM

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Rising New York Road Runners at the Popular Brooklyn Half- Stage 2

Coney Island- Sat, May 18, 2019
12:10 PM

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Teaching Resources

ALL TEACHING RESOURCES

Elementary School

Pre-Run Breathing

A warm-up activity that focuses and energizes kids, reminds them to breathe consistently, and helps them breathe better.

High School

Bad Form/Good Form

A form exercise that teaches and reinforces efficient running technique.

High School

Butterfly Stretch

A static stretch for the inner thighs, hips, and groin.

High School

Squats

A strength training exercise for the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and core.

Youth Initiatives

Rising New York Road Runners Youth Ambassadors

Speaking up in stride! This opportunity helps youth eager to explore public speaking improve their presentation and communication skills through workshops, then allows them to showcase their accomplishments through speaking engagements at special NYRR events including the TCS New York City Marathon.

Rising New York Road Runners Wheelchair Training Program

A free, year-round opportunity for youth with physical disabilities ages 6-21, offering weekly training sessions, in-school resources, and competitive road and track events.

1 for You 1 for Youth

There’s nothing like a pair of brand new running shoes! Purchase a pair at the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the NB Run Hub, and New Balance will donate another pair to a NYRR youth participant.

NYRR Run for the Future

This free program for young women in 11th grade focuses on running technique, developing healthy body image, and goal setting. This exciting opportunity is designed for those who have not previously participated in organized sports and offers a $2,000 college scholarship to participants upon completion.