2026 TCS New York City Marathon

Sunday, November 1, 2026

Ali Forney Center is proud to be an official charity partner of New York Road Runners, for the TCS New York City Marathon this year! The course runs through all five New York City boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan’s iconic Central Park. It is a 26.2-mile block party through the world’s most diverse city, and a model for big-city marathons around the world. Through this partnership, we are able to provide you the opportunity to make your miles meaningful and support Ali Forney Center’s mission to protect LGBTQ+ youth from the harms of homelessness and empower them with the tools needed to live life independently.

Runners can enter the TCS New York City Marathon drawing Feb. 4–25 to be a part of the milestone event.

Click here to register for the drawing.

If you secure your own spot in the NYC Marathon, you can still fundraise and be an unofficial runner on the AFC Team.

AS A RUNNER FOR THE ALI FORNEY CENTER YOU RECEIVE:

Coveted slot in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon.
Ongoing fundraising assistance and tips from Ali Forney Center staff, along with a personalized fundraising page.
Official Team Ali Forney Center jersey and swag.
Access to a private Whatsapp group for Team Ali Forney Center athletes.
A pre-race tour of Ali Forney Center.

AS A RUNNER FOR THE ALI FORNEY CENTER YOU WILL:

Commit to raise $5,000 by December 1, 2026. All runners will be required to sign a fundraising agreement that acknowledges the fundraising requirement and deadline.
Notify friends and family of your participation in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon through email, social media, and conversations!
Have the competitive experience of a lifetime!

To be considered for a spot on the AFC team, please complete this interest form.

For more information, please contact Steve Cruz, Strategic Giving Manager at scruz@aliforneycenter.org