Why Run With CancerCare?
Running with CancerCare's team, CancerCare Champions, guarantees your entrance into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon and supports the emotional and practical assistance that CancerCare provides to anyone affected by cancer throughout the United States.
Team CancerCare Champions Will Receive:
- Guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Personalized peer-to-peer fundraising webpage
- One-on-one fundraising support from our CancerCare fundraising team
- Individualized digital and print collateral
- Pre-race day event where our fundraisers can meet our clients and staff so they can connect their journey to the people they are helping
- The opportunity to run with one of our board members who is an experienced marathoner
- Support from CancerCare's cheering section, and more
Fundraising Commitment
CancerCare runners commit to raising a minimum of $3,500. The fundraising deadline is on race day, Sunday, November 1. Have questions about the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Charity Partner program or CancerCare's application process? Reach out to Melissa Magyar at mmagyar@cancercare.org to learn more.
Have a Marathon Slot, but Interested in Running for a Cause?
CancerCare welcomes runners who have secured an entry to the marathon to join our supportive team and gain access to the benefits of being in the charity partner program. The fundraising minimum is $1,000 for runners who already have a spot in the marathon. Contact mmagyar@cancercare.org for more information and support.
Ready to Apply?
The deadline for interested applicants is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Complete an application form to be considered for a Team CancerCare Marathon slot.