2026 TCS New York City Marathon

Turn your miles into meals and help bring nutritious food to thousands of New Yorkers in need. Join Gotham Food Pantry’s official charity team for the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon on Sunday, November 1st, 2026!

Why Run for Gotham?

Gotham Food Pantry advances food justice by rescuing surplus food and delivering it directly to NYCHA communities across New York City. With your support, we’re expanding tenant-led food pantries, wellness events, and neighborhood distribution hubs that provide millions of pounds of fresh produce and groceries every year.

When you donate to with Gotham’s runners, every mile makes a difference:

Direct Impact

Every dollar raised helps rescue and deliver healthy food that would otherwise go to waste.

Community-Led Solutions

We empower residents to lead sustainable, self-run distribution operations.

Proven Scale

In 2024 alone, Gotham rescued and distributed more than 5 million pounds of food, serving over 160,000 New Yorkers.

Team Details

Race Date

Sunday, November 1st 2026

Location

New York City

Guaranteed Entries

3 charity bibs

Fundraising Minimum

$5,000 per runner

Each runner commits to raising funds to support Gotham’s mission.
Runners also pay NYRR’s standard registration fee when signing up for the race.

What You’ll Receive

Guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon

Race-week logistics and cheer support

Personalized fundraising page and templates

Team t-shirt

How to Join

Interested in running with us or to join our waitlist?
We’re accepting applications for our 5 guaranteed entries on a rolling basis.
To apply for a spot or ask questions:

Sponsorship Opportunities

Help us cheer our runners on and make a bigger impact.
Sponsors can cover race entry fees, provide matching funds, or offer in-kind support (like gear, refreshments, or event perks).
To discuss sponsorships: