Raise money for cancer research
Let your friends, family members, and colleagues know you’re running with Fred’s Team and how they can support you. You’ll have an online fundraising page that you can personalize and share to reach out for donations.
Run with us
TCS New York City Marathon
Our application for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is closed. If you have a New York Road Runners (NYRR) entry, you can still run with us.
Add more meaning to your 26.2 miles with Fred’s Team. Apply now for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon!
Dedicate your miles to making a difference
With Fred’s Team, every mile you run and every dollar you raise bring hope for new treatments and cures.
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Train for your race
We welcome runners of all levels! The Fred’s Team training program includes access to our expert coaching staff, training resources, exclusive events, and more. Get the guidance and support you need to reach your goals.
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Make an impact beyond the finish line
100% of the funds you raise will go directly into the labs at MSK, where doctors and scientists have expertise in more than 400 types of cancer and work every day to find new cures.
2026 Fundraising Levels and Benefits*
- Fundraising Details
- $4,500 Level
- $6,500 Level
- $8,500 Level
- Leadership Level
If you require a Fred’s Team race entry, you will also be responsible for raising or paying your selected fundraising requirement of $4,500, $6,500, or $8,500.
If you have an NYRR entry, you must select a fundraising level and set a goal, and fulfillment is encouraged. Some benefits are only available to participants who meet specified fundraising thresholds.
All participants must provide credit card information at registration to pay a Fred’s Team kickoff fee of $125, which counts toward your fundraising total. In addition, all participants are responsible for paying the NYRR entry fee.
At the $4,500 fundraising level, you’ll get guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, plus:
- Choice of any area of cancer research at MSK to support
- Access to our training program
- A two-piece Fred’s Team uniform
- A cheer section, where your fans can watch the race
- Private bus transportation to the start
- Access to the Fred’s Team Finish Tent
- Dedicated staff to help you achieve your fundraising goals
- A personal online fundraising page, along with fundraising tips and resources
*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
At the $6,500 level, you’ll get guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, plus:
- All benefits available at the $4,500 level
- Access to the heated Fred’s Team Start Tent
- Additional Fred’s Team gear
*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
At the $8,500 level, you’ll get guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, plus:
- All benefits available at the $4,500 and $6,500 levels
- Bonus Fred’s Team gear
- Early registration opportunity for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon at the same level.**
- The top 40 fundraisers will receive two complimentary Grandstand Seating tickets at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Ticket recipients will be selected on October 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.
*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
**Participants must register at the same level as in 2026. Fred’s Team staff will follow up after the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon with additional details and registration deadlines for those interested in running again.
There are 20 guaranteed entries for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon available for individuals wishing to make a one-time Leadership Giving level donation of $10,000 or more to Fred’s Team. Additional fundraising is encouraged.
All benefits available at the $4,500, $6,500, and $8,500 levels are included.
*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
Fundraising Details
If you require a Fred’s Team race entry, you will also be responsible for raising or paying your selected fundraising requirement of $4,500, $6,500, or $8,500.
If you have an NYRR entry, you must select a fundraising level and set a goal, and fulfillment is encouraged. Some benefits are only available to participants who meet specified fundraising thresholds.
All participants must provide credit card information at registration to pay a Fred’s Team kickoff fee of $125, which counts toward your fundraising total. In addition, all participants are responsible for paying the NYRR entry fee.
$4,500 Level
At the $4,500 fundraising level, you’ll get guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, plus:
- Choice of any area of cancer research at MSK to support
- Access to our training program
- A two-piece Fred’s Team uniform
- A cheer section, where your fans can watch the race
- Private bus transportation to the start
- Access to the Fred’s Team Finish Tent
- Dedicated staff to help you achieve your fundraising goals
- A personal online fundraising page, along with fundraising tips and resources
*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
$6,500 Level
At the $6,500 level, you’ll get guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, plus:
- All benefits available at the $4,500 level
- Access to the heated Fred’s Team Start Tent
- Additional Fred’s Team gear
*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
$8,500 Level
At the $8,500 level, you’ll get guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, plus:
- All benefits available at the $4,500 and $6,500 levels
- Bonus Fred’s Team gear
- Early registration opportunity for the 2027 TCS New York City Marathon at the same level.**
- The top 40 fundraisers will receive two complimentary Grandstand Seating tickets at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. Ticket recipients will be selected on October 7, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.
*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
**Participants must register at the same level as in 2026. Fred’s Team staff will follow up after the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon with additional details and registration deadlines for those interested in running again.
Leadership Level
There are 20 guaranteed entries for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon available for individuals wishing to make a one-time Leadership Giving level donation of $10,000 or more to Fred’s Team. Additional fundraising is encouraged.
All benefits available at the $4,500, $6,500, and $8,500 levels are included.
*MSK offers these benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
Meet our runners
Your 2026 itinerary
- Expo
- Buses, start, and course
- Finish and post-race
TCS New York City Marathon Expo
Thursday, October 29 – Saturday, October 31
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
11th Avenue between West 35th and West 36th Streets
Fred’s Team Booth: #400
Expo hours
October 29: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bib pickup closes: 7:30 p.m.
October 30: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bib pickup closes: 7:30 p.m.
October 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bib pickup closes: 4:30 p.m.
How to select your time slot for bib pickup
Sign in to your NYRR account, navigate to your dashboard, and click on “Your Events.” You have until 4 p.m. ET on October 31, to register for bib pickup.
Picking up your race materials from NYRR
You must visit the Expo in person to pick up your bib, shirt, and clear official start village bag (this is the only bag allowed into Fort Wadsworth). You must bring a photo ID and your TCS New York City Marathon confirmation form, which is available via email and the NYRR app.
Bag pre-check
If you selected this option with NYRR, you’ll receive the official pre-check bag and a baggage sticker at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo. No other bags will be accepted.
All pre-check bags need to be dropped off at Central Park West between West 73rd and West 75th Streets on October 30 or October 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drop your bag in the 72nd Street box, which is in the south end of the general bag check area. After the finish, you’ll have access to an early exit at 72nd Street. From there, Fred’s Team volunteers will help you get your bag at the Fred’s Team Finish Tent on 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.
If you have any questions about where your bag should be dropped, please ask NYRR baggage leads when you’re at the drop-off location.
Runners will not be able to check a bag at the start on race morning and have it transported to the finish. Read about bag pre-check here.
At the Fred’s Team booth (#400), you can also:
- Pick up your Start Tent wristband. No wristbands will be available on race morning. (For more details on access, refer to the “Buses, start, and course” section.)
- Get your uniform or exchange it for a different size.
- Pick up cheer items, including pom-poms, signs, and stickers.
- Take a pic at the Fred’s Team photo backdrop.
- Add a message to our dedication wall to honor or remember someone special.
- Drop off donation checks or make a gift (no cash gifts).
Fred’s Team gear earned through fundraising will be shipped to you after the November 16 fundraising deadline.
Sunday, November 1
Get excited, it’s race day!
Important: Daylight Saving Time reminder
Clocks go back to Eastern Standard Time at 2 a.m.
Fred’s Team buses to the start
Boarding location: West 48th Street and Broadway
5:30 a.m.: Boarding
5:45 a.m. sharp: Departure (approximately a 45-minute trip)
Please note: The buses are for registered Fred’s Team runners only. Friends and family are not permitted at the start on Staten Island.
Start
The staging area is at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. There are three start villages: pink, orange, and blue. Your race bib indicates your start wave, color, and corral.
Water, Gatorade, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, bananas, bagels, and portable toilets will be available. The only bag allowed is the clear official start village bag (this bag cannot be checked at the start and transported to the finish) that you’ll receive at the Expo.
Read more about the start and view a map of the area.
Start times by wave:
Wave 1: 9:10 a.m.
Wave 2: 9:45 a.m.
Wave 3: 10:20 a.m.
Wave 4: 10:55 a.m.
Wave 5: 11:30 a.m.
Fred’s Team Start Tent
If you have access, be sure to take advantage of this race morning perk before heading to the starting line!
The heated Fred’s Team Start Tent is located in the blue start village. Water, Gatorade Endurance Formula, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, bananas, and bagels will be available, in addition to private portable toilets. A wristband is required to gain entry.
We wish all our runners could use the Fred’s Team Start Tent, but space is limited:
- Runners registered at the $6,500, $8,500, and Leadership Giving fundraising levels automatically receive tent access.
- Runners registered at the $4,500 fundraising level may also earn access based on the amount they raise by the deadline. If you'd like to guarantee access now, email fredsteam@mskcc.org to increase your fundraising level. The deadline for Start Tent access is October 28 at noon ET.
- If you are a member of a team and want to determine your individual fundraising total, divide the total dollar amount of team gifts listed on your team page by the total number of team members, and add that number to your individual fundraising total.
The course
Visualize your race day journey through the five boroughs of New York City and take note of where you can refuel and hydrate along the course. Read more about the course and view the course map.
Finish
As you cross the finish line, be sure to look up and smile for an epic race photo! You’ll receive your much-deserved medal, a post-race poncho, and a runner recovery bag. Read more about the finish and post-finish and view a map of the area.
Fred’s Team Finish Tent
All Fred’s Team runners have access to an early exit at 72nd Street. From there, stop by the Fred’s Team Finish Tent at 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue to enjoy snacks and beverages and celebrate with fellow Fred’s Team participants and volunteers. If you pre-checked a bag and dropped it off in the 72nd Street box, you can pick it up at the tent.
Getting to the tent:
- Stay to the left to exit West Drive via Terrace Drive, then continue to 72nd Street.
- Fred’s Team volunteers will help direct you to the tent.
- Exit the tent at 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue.
Please note: Friends and family are not permitted in the finish tent area.
Post-Race Meeting Location
Before race day, decide on a location outside the Fred’s Team Finish Tent to meet your friends and family.
Family Reunion is located on Central Park West between West 63rd and West 66th Streets, with screening points for entry on Columbus Avenue. Family Reunion will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Expo
TCS New York City Marathon Expo
Thursday, October 29 – Saturday, October 31
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
11th Avenue between West 35th and West 36th Streets
Fred’s Team Booth: #400
Expo hours
October 29: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bib pickup closes: 7:30 p.m.
October 30: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Bib pickup closes: 7:30 p.m.
October 31: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bib pickup closes: 4:30 p.m.
How to select your time slot for bib pickup
Sign in to your NYRR account, navigate to your dashboard, and click on “Your Events.” You have until 4 p.m. ET on October 31, to register for bib pickup.
Picking up your race materials from NYRR
You must visit the Expo in person to pick up your bib, shirt, and clear official start village bag (this is the only bag allowed into Fort Wadsworth). You must bring a photo ID and your TCS New York City Marathon confirmation form, which is available via email and the NYRR app.
Bag pre-check
If you selected this option with NYRR, you’ll receive the official pre-check bag and a baggage sticker at the TCS New York City Marathon Expo. No other bags will be accepted.
All pre-check bags need to be dropped off at Central Park West between West 73rd and West 75th Streets on October 30 or October 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drop your bag in the 72nd Street box, which is in the south end of the general bag check area. After the finish, you’ll have access to an early exit at 72nd Street. From there, Fred’s Team volunteers will help you get your bag at the Fred’s Team Finish Tent on 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue.
If you have any questions about where your bag should be dropped, please ask NYRR baggage leads when you’re at the drop-off location.
Runners will not be able to check a bag at the start on race morning and have it transported to the finish. Read about bag pre-check here.
At the Fred’s Team booth (#400), you can also:
- Pick up your Start Tent wristband. No wristbands will be available on race morning. (For more details on access, refer to the “Buses, start, and course” section.)
- Get your uniform or exchange it for a different size.
- Pick up cheer items, including pom-poms, signs, and stickers.
- Take a pic at the Fred’s Team photo backdrop.
- Add a message to our dedication wall to honor or remember someone special.
- Drop off donation checks or make a gift (no cash gifts).
Fred’s Team gear earned through fundraising will be shipped to you after the November 16 fundraising deadline.
Buses, start, and course
Sunday, November 1
Get excited, it’s race day!
Important: Daylight Saving Time reminder
Clocks go back to Eastern Standard Time at 2 a.m.
Fred’s Team buses to the start
Boarding location: West 48th Street and Broadway
5:30 a.m.: Boarding
5:45 a.m. sharp: Departure (approximately a 45-minute trip)
Please note: The buses are for registered Fred’s Team runners only. Friends and family are not permitted at the start on Staten Island.
Start
The staging area is at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. There are three start villages: pink, orange, and blue. Your race bib indicates your start wave, color, and corral.
Water, Gatorade, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, bananas, bagels, and portable toilets will be available. The only bag allowed is the clear official start village bag (this bag cannot be checked at the start and transported to the finish) that you’ll receive at the Expo.
Read more about the start and view a map of the area.
Start times by wave:
Wave 1: 9:10 a.m.
Wave 2: 9:45 a.m.
Wave 3: 10:20 a.m.
Wave 4: 10:55 a.m.
Wave 5: 11:30 a.m.
Fred’s Team Start Tent
If you have access, be sure to take advantage of this race morning perk before heading to the starting line!
The heated Fred’s Team Start Tent is located in the blue start village. Water, Gatorade Endurance Formula, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, bananas, and bagels will be available, in addition to private portable toilets. A wristband is required to gain entry.
We wish all our runners could use the Fred’s Team Start Tent, but space is limited:
- Runners registered at the $6,500, $8,500, and Leadership Giving fundraising levels automatically receive tent access.
- Runners registered at the $4,500 fundraising level may also earn access based on the amount they raise by the deadline. If you'd like to guarantee access now, email fredsteam@mskcc.org to increase your fundraising level. The deadline for Start Tent access is October 28 at noon ET.
- If you are a member of a team and want to determine your individual fundraising total, divide the total dollar amount of team gifts listed on your team page by the total number of team members, and add that number to your individual fundraising total.
The course
Visualize your race day journey through the five boroughs of New York City and take note of where you can refuel and hydrate along the course. Read more about the course and view the course map.
Finish and post-race
Finish
As you cross the finish line, be sure to look up and smile for an epic race photo! You’ll receive your much-deserved medal, a post-race poncho, and a runner recovery bag. Read more about the finish and post-finish and view a map of the area.
Fred’s Team Finish Tent
All Fred’s Team runners have access to an early exit at 72nd Street. From there, stop by the Fred’s Team Finish Tent at 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue to enjoy snacks and beverages and celebrate with fellow Fred’s Team participants and volunteers. If you pre-checked a bag and dropped it off in the 72nd Street box, you can pick it up at the tent.
Getting to the tent:
- Stay to the left to exit West Drive via Terrace Drive, then continue to 72nd Street.
- Fred’s Team volunteers will help direct you to the tent.
- Exit the tent at 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue.
Please note: Friends and family are not permitted in the finish tent area.
Post-Race Meeting Location
Before race day, decide on a location outside the Fred’s Team Finish Tent to meet your friends and family.
Family Reunion is located on Central Park West between West 63rd and West 66th Streets, with screening points for entry on Columbus Avenue. Family Reunion will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Countdown to Race Week
Join the Fred’s Team community on October 22 from 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. ET as we celebrate your journey to the starting line!
Hear from MSK doctors and researchers about the impact of your support and be inspired by the stories and discoveries you help make possible. View event details, speaker bios, and RSVP now for the Zoom link!
Information for supporters
App and runner tracking
Your fans can track your race day journey using the NYRR App. Read more and download the free app.
Fred’s Team Cheer Section
Get ready for one of the most exciting moments on the course! The Fred's Team community will be waiting to cheer you on loud and proud at Mile 17.
As you come off the Queensboro Bridge on 59th Street, stay to your right and be ready to strike a pose for our photographer.
Location
1st Avenue between 66th and 67th Streets, on the runners’ right.
Please note: The Cheer Section has moved one block south of MSK’s Arnold and Marie Schwartz Cancer Research Building. It is not located in front of the building’s entrance.
Invite friends and family
Your supporters are welcome to join the Fred’s Team Cheer Section! We’ll have pom-poms and cheer signs for everyone.
Share this Facebook event link, and be sure to let them know about the street closures in the area. If they plan to cross 1st Avenue after 10 a.m., they will need to do so below 59th Street.
We can’t wait to cheer you on!
Contact, social media, and other information
General contact information
800-876-7522
Race weekend staff contacts
Ashley Joyner: 917-938-3590
Laura Toolan: 646-632-7553
Social media
We’re covering all the excitement of race day, so tag us and use #FredsTeam and #TCSNYCMarathon for anything you share so we can repost your amazing photos and videos.
Health and safety guidelines
TCS New York City Marathon FAQ
Find answers to commonly asked questions about the TCS New York City Marathon.
Will everyone receive a clear official start village bag?
add removeYes, you will get a start village bag at the Expo. You can only bring items that fit in this bag, and these items must be disposed of or taken with you when you run. Please review NYRR’s permitted and prohibited items.
What clothes should I wear or take to the start village?
add removeBring a warm outer layer that you don’t mind leaving behind. We suggest sweatpants, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, and scarves. Discarded clothes will be collected and donated. You can toss off these clothes right before you enter your corral.
What do I do at the start village?
add removeYou might have to wait a few hours before taking your start. Bring anything that you don’t mind leaving behind, such as a portable charger, magazines, or games. You’ll have access to water, Gatorade, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, bananas, and bagels. Portable toilets will also be available.
Can I start the race with someone who is assigned to a different corral and wave?
add removeYes, you can do so by going to the corral and wave corresponding to the higher corral letter and number. Wave and corral assignments cannot be changed.
What can I bring on the course?
add removeWhat will I receive once I cross the finish line?
add removeYou’ll get your much-deserved medal, a post-race poncho, and a runner recovery bag.
After the race, how do I get to the Fred’s Team Finish Tent?
add removeThe tent is located on 72nd Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue. You’ll want to stay to the left to exit West Drive via Terrace Drive until you get to 72nd Street. Fred’s Team volunteers will help direct you to this area. Please note: Family and friends are not permitted in the Fred’s Team Tent.
After the race, where do I meet up with friends and family?
add removeBefore race day, decide on a meeting location. From the Fred’s Team Finish Tent, you’ll exit the tent at 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue. Family Reunion is located on Central Park West between West 63rd and West 66th Streets, with screening points for entry on Columbus Avenue. Family Reunion will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read more about the finish.
More ways to support Fred’s Team
Run in any race with Fred’s Team
Raise money for cancer research at MSK with your next 5K, marathon, or triathlon, or any race you have on your calendar. Sign up for your race, then register with Fred’s Team to start fundraising.
Donate
Know someone running with Fred’s Team? Search for a participant or team to donate directly to their fundraising page, or make a gift to our General Fund in support of pediatric cancer research.