Update April 9, 2024

Team ABC is FULL.

PLEASE APPLY FOR THE WAITLIST IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. THANK YOU.

WHY RUN WITH TEAM ABC?

Running with ABC guarantees your entrance into the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon and offers an opportunity to support life-changing foster care reform.

Team ABC runners will receive:

  • Coveted guaranteed entry spot into the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon, held on Sunday, November 3, 2024

  • Personalized fundraising webpage,

  • Free training guides available on NYRR.org,

  • One-on-one fundraising support from our ABC fundraising team,

  • Individualized digital and print collateral,

  • Support from the ABC cheering section,

  • Pre-race care package and ABC running swag

  • The opportunity to support over 400,000 kids in foster care in the US.

  • And more!

FUNDRAISING COMMITMENT

Team ABC members commit to raising a minimum of $5,000. The ABC fundraising team is skilled at supporting individual fundraising and make the process as painless as possible. The fundraising deadline is race day, Sunday, November 3, 2024. All funds support A Better Childhood’s mission to reform child welfare systems and enforce the rights of abused and neglected children.

Have questions about fundraising or the 2024 TCS NYC Marathon Charity Partner Program? Reach out to Erica Comm at ecomm@abetterchildhood.org to learn more.

HOW TO JOIN TEAM ABC

RUNNERS LOOKING FOR GUARANTEED ENTRY:

Complete an application submission below to be considered for a Team ABC marathon slot. Deadline for interested runners to apply is Friday, April 5. Please apply early as spots fill quick. Thank you for your interest!

RUNNERS THAT ALREADY HAVE GUARANTEED ENTRY:

We’d love to have you! Runners who have already secured a spot in the marathon are welcome to join our supportive team and will have access to all the benefits of running with Team ABC. There are no fundraising requirements for runners who already have a slot. Contact Erica Comm at ecomm@abetterchildhood.org to learn more.

APPLICATION

Deadline for interested runners to apply is Friday, April 5. Please apply early as spots fill quick.