ING New York City Marathon

“New York , New York…It’s a Wonderful Town
The Bronx is Up and the Battery’s Down…”

So goes the renowned Frank Sinatra song from the musical “On the Town.”

And by joining Team Lifeline for the ING New York City Marathon, you will experience just what Sinatra was talking about, the wonderful town that is New York.  Plus, you, yourself, will be doing something wonderful as you make your way through the five boroughs and 26.2 miles.  You’ll be helping children with cancer and life-threatening illnesses.

Team Lifeline is the fun and innovative endurance training program that proves that “you can go the distance.”  It does so by providing individuals of all ages and skills with the tools to complete a marathon or half-marathon.  In exchange, team members raise a minimum of $3,600 each for Chai Lifeline, the international children’s health support network dedicated to bringing joy and hope to seriously ill children and their families. The funds raised by Team Lifeline are earmarked specifically for the organization’s Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special, incredible overnight summer camps designed to meet the unique medical and social needs of children and teens with life-threatening or lifelong illnesses.

Team Lifeline's ING New York City Marathon experience is simply electrifying, with more than two million fans cheering you on from the start line at the Verrazano Bridge until you cross the historic Central Park finish line. This incredible race experience includes:

• Guaranteed race entry and all race fees
• Team Lifeline's famous pre-race pasta party (dietary laws observed)
• An extraordinary run in the world’s largest Marathon, alongside more than 40,000 runners, including world class athletes, representing all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
• Your personalized Team Lifeline running jersey identifying you as an official member of Team Lifeline and HERO to the children of Chai Lifeline.
• A Celebration of your fundraising and athletic successes with hundreds of other Team Lifeline runners.
• Professional coaching, sample workouts, and answers to all your running questions throughout your training period.
• Ongoing assistance with your fundraising, from bookkeeping to regular reports, not to mention personalized pages on the Team Lifeline website to let family, friends, and colleagues donate online.

Enjoy the best of NYC and the week-long lineup of Marathon festivities, including the Run with Champions, Health and Fitness Expo, and the NYC Marathon Post Race Party! Remember, New York is the city that never sleeps so be prepared for the time of your life.