Run the 2026 NYC Marathon for COOP
Join Team COOP as an official charity runner in the 50th anniversary TCS New York City Marathon and help power economic mobility for first-gen and low-income college grads.
COOP has been named an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon — and we’re building Team COOP.
On Sunday, November 1, 2026, the marathon will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its iconic five-borough course. In honor of this milestone year, New York Road Runners is expanding its Official Charity Partner Program to more than 670 charities — the largest in history — with a collective goal of raising $100 million.
We’re proud to be part of it.
Why run for COOP?
COOP is a nonprofit organization overcoming underemployment in five regions across the country. We help first-generation and low-income college grads develop the skills, networks, and confidence they need for the careers they deserve.
Since 2014, COOP has supported more than 10,000 recent graduates on their journey from underemployment to upward mobility.
When you run for Team COOP, every mile you complete helps open doors for the next generation of talent.
Our commitment — and yours
COOP will have three official runners in the 2026 marathon. Each runner will commit to raising a minimum of $3,000 to support our fellowship.
Your fundraising will directly power our continued growth — expanding from serving 2,000 fellows annually to 20,000 in the decade ahead — while continuing to innovate and strengthen our impact nationwide.
Team COOP team members will receive:
A personal fundraising page to make your supporter outreach simple
Fundraising support from COOP staff (we’re seasoned fundraisers — and we’re here to help!)
Swag to show your COOP spirit including a team t-shirt
Pre-race meal for runners and a guest the day before the marathon
Spots for your fans in the Team COOP cheer zone (on 120th Street and 1st Avenue)
All of our heartfelt thanks!
Be part of Team COOP
Selected runners — including those placed on the waitlist — will be notified in May.
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