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Rising New York Road Runners is a free, nationwide program that helps youth be active for life. Learn more here: https://www.nyrr.org/youth

Rising New York Road Runners is a free, nationwide program that helps youth develop the ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. We take a developmental approach to physical education that's focused on a student's age, needs, and ability. Our research-based program consists of games and activities that make it fun to learn—and teach—the fundamental movement skills at the h

eart of running and most other sports. At the heart of Rising New York Road Runners is PLAYBuilder, a FREE online portal with 1,100+ activities, lesson plans, and instructional videos which promote physical literacy – the ability, confidence, and desire to be physically active for life. PLAYBuilder helps enhance kids' physical activity, whether you're teaching PE in a gym or outdoors, taking a brain break in a classroom, serving kids in an afterschool center, or sharing resources for families to stay active at home.

07/18/2025

We’re thrilled to report that three of our amazing Wheelchair Training Program athletes competed this week at the 2025 Hartford Nationals in Grand Rapids, Michigan! 💙 Wheelchair racers Aadil and Logan and frame runner Penelope participated in events ranging in distance from 60m to 800m. 🙌

This marks the 68th year of the Hartford Nationals, the largest and longest-running national sport championship for athletes with physical, visual, and/or intellectual disabilities. 🫶

Make some noise 👏 📣 for Aadil, Logan, and Penelope in the comments!

06/05/2025

From borough meets to the big stage—our young runners hit the finals like pros! 😎💥🎽

After a spring of track & field meets held across the five boroughs for Rising NYRR program schools, kids from all over New York City competed on Saturday at the Track & Field Finals! 🏅

Among the excited faces on the Icahn Stadium track were students from middle schools that enrolled in the program through NYRR's partnership with NYC Public Schools' Office of School Wellness Programs—a five-year commitment to expand access to running programs in over 100 public schools citywide. We’re proud to partner to help build a healthier, more active future for NYC youth—one finish line at a time. A big thank you to NYC Public Schools' Office of Food and Nutrition Services for providing nutritious lunches for all students!

Send some 💙💙💙 in the comments to congratulate these young athletes. 🥳

📸: Kyle Camacho from the Randall's Island Park Alliance

06/04/2025

Happy !🥳💙🏃🏾

Today, nearly 900 students from all across the five boroughs came together to celebrate their love for running with a field day at Icahn Stadium. Here's what they had to say about the sport.🗣️

Why do you love running?⬇️

04/25/2025

Time is running out to apply for our 2025 Rising New York Road Runners Youth Ambassadors program! ⌛🎤🏃

A free, year-long initiative for 5th to 12th graders that empowers participants to harness running’s transformative power through improved communication skills. Youth ambassadors participate in workshops designed to improve their public speaking skills and have the opportunity to highlight them at New York Road Runners events.

Applications close this Monday, April 28.

Visit the link below to learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/3w3rttL

03/19/2025

Applications are now open for our 2025 Rising New York Road Runners Youth Ambassador program! A free, year-long initiative for 5th to 12th graders which empowers participants to harness running’s transformative power through improved communication skills.

The program includes a six-week training workshop designed to improve participants’ communication skills and the opportunity to highlight these new skills at various New York Road Runners events, including speaking at marquee events like the United Airlines NYC Half and the TCS New York City Marathon and engaging with professional athletes and key members of the running industry.

Visit the link below to learn more and apply today! https://www.nyrr.org/youth/youth-initiatives/youth-ambassador

03/18/2025

Bright lights, big city, fast kids!

While the adults ran Sunday’s , our athletes raced through the 💙 of Manhattan in the Times Square Kids Run at the United Airlines NYC Half!

Relive all the excitement at the link below. https://www.nyrr.org/races/timessquarekidsrunattheunitedairlinesnychalfstage3/photos

03/14/2025

Best pre-race meal: choose your fighter 🥳🍽️💪

At opening day of the Experience Presented by New Balance, our friend and Youth Ambassador Bella quizzed runners in an NYC-themed game of "this or that" when it comes to their pre-race meal.🤔

What would you have chosen?⬇️

03/10/2025

"These are the moments that will last a lifetime."💙🧡🏃🏽‍♀️

In less than 1️⃣ week, our will stop traffic in one of NYC's most iconic spaces, TIMES SQUARE. Let's show some 🫶 to our as they get ready to take on the Times Square Kids Run at the on Sunday.👏

02/27/2025

Last night during NYRR Youth Awards Night 🏆🎉, we had a great time honoring the outstanding performances of our youth athletes and celebrating the best of the NYC youth running community!

Congrats to all the nominees and winners. For more 📸 of the festivities, check out the link below.

02/14/2025

A reminder this Valentine's Day from our Rising New York Road Runners and NYRR Striders: we are stronger together. ❤️

, who are you spreading love to today? 💙💙💙

02/12/2025

The 117th Millrose Games took place on Saturday, February 8 at The Armory. We were proud to once again sponsor the Rising New York Road Runners Youth Boys and Girls (U-12) 800m races and the NYRR Wanamaker Mile.

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