TCS New York City Marathon charity places: 34 partners, minimums from $3,000
34 TCS New York City Marathon official charity partners, minimums from $3,000 to $10,000, the realistic guaranteed route after the lottery accepts roughly 2 to 3 percent.
How charity places work
The TCS New York City Marathon's Official Charity Partners programme is anchored by NYRR's own Team for Kids and Team for Climate, plus dozens of independent partners running their own marathon teams. With the general lottery accepting only 2 to 3 percent of more than 200,000 annual applicants, a charity bib is the most realistic guaranteed entry. Minimums sit between $3,000 and $5,000 for most teams, with flagship programmes like Fred's Team for Memorial Sloan Kettering running $5,000 or higher and Hospital for Special Surgery's team at the $10,000 ceiling. Applications typically open between February and April of race year, with most teams filling places on a rolling basis until they hit allocation. The marathon registration fee is paid separately on top of the fundraising minimum.
34 partners listed
Questions about charity places
When do NYC Marathon charity applications open?
Most charity partners open windows between February and April for the November race, with deadlines varying by team.
What are typical NYC Marathon charity minimums?
Entry-level Gold Level minimums start at $3,000 with NYRR Team for Kids. Higher-demand teams like Fred's Team and Team Reeve sit at $4,500 to $6,000 plus.
Do charity entries waive the NYRR race fee?
No. Most teams charge a sign-up fee on top of the fundraising minimum and require the runner to pay the standard NYRR race fee separately ($255 member, $315 non-member).
What if I already have an NYRR entry through 9 plus 1 or the drawing?
Many charities offer a reduced minimum for runners with their own bib. NYRR Team for Kids has a $1,500 Training Altruist tier for runners who already qualified.