NYRR commence 2024 TCS NYC Marathon week with 1,000 youth at Rising NYRR Kids Kickoff

ByEyewitness News

Monday, October 28, 2024

NYRR commence TCS NYC Marathon race week with Rising Kids event.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The next generation of runners commenced the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon race week with the annual Rising NYRR Kids Kickoff.

The second annual Rising NYRR Kids Kickoff helps youth develop the ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life.

The free event featured more than 1,000 kids ages 2-18 from across the five boroughs.

Youth runners of all abilities, including members of Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR's flagship running-based youth program,showed off their speed and endurance with short dashes and 1.5-mile races.

Participants experienced the marathon magic in Central Park before 50,000+ runners from around the world complete their 26.2-mile marathon journey in New York City, November 3.

Rising New York Road Runners serves more than 195,000 students nationwide and nearly 100,000 in New York City. The program helps youth develop the ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life.