Date: Sunday, November 1nd 2026
Run for Ronald McDonald House New York, Run for a REASON.
Ronald McDonald House New York applying to be a proud charity partner of the 2026 NYC Marathon. We are creating a wait list for runners who want to run for the families we serve!
Keeping Families Close
The Ronald McDonald House New York gives families with sick children the gift of togetherness, and keep them near the care and resources they need to thrive. The House provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families in a strong supportive environment which encourages child-to-child and parent-to-parent support systems. Located on East 73rd Street in Manhattan and in close proximity to 16 major cancer treatment centers, Ronald McDonald House New York welcomes children and families from across the country and the world. The House can accommodate 95 families and is filled to capacity almost every night. Since our founding, more than 59,000 families have stayed at the House.
At Ronald McDonald House New York, it’s more than a place to stay. We support each family with wellness and meal programs, tutors, music, art, transportation, activities for siblings, birthday parties, and camaraderie for parents struggling with their child’s cancer diagnosis.
For our Runners
- Guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon (Sunday, November 1)
- Official RMH NY team jersey
- RMH-NY sponsored team get-togethers (Summer-Happy Hour for runners to meet and October 31, 2026- Pre-Race lunch for runners and their families)
- Race morning bus transportation from midtown Manhattan to the start area on Staten Island
- Entry to our teams tent in Charity Village at the TCS New York City Marathon start on Staten Island
- Fund raising platform assistance. Tips, template letters and shared best practices to help you meet your goal
- The chance to make a difference for the children who call RMH NY their ‘home away from home’
Requirements
- Each runner is required to fundraise $4,500 that will support the children and families at Ronald McDonald House New York (NYRR requires at least $3000 minimum amount)
- Runners on our team are guaranteed entry but are responsible for their registration fee. This is $269 for NYRR members, $333 for nonmembers. (To become a charity RMH-NY pays $1040 per charity runner spot to NYRR’s).
For any questions please reach out to Jim Molloy at jmolloy@rmh-newyork.org
