Imagine is thrilled to once again be an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on Sunday, November 1, 2026—a truly historic year as the race celebrates its 50th anniversary!
To mark this milestone, Imagine has been awarded 10 guaranteed entries to the marathon and is proud to support NYRR’s goal of raising more than $100 million for Official Charity Partners.
By joining Team Imagine, you’ll turn your 26.2-mile journey into life-changing support for children who have experienced the loss of a parent or sibling. Every step you take and every dollar you raise helps ensure that no child has to grieve alone.
Runners selected for Team Imagine commit to raising a minimum of $5,000 and will receive:
Applications are due by March 6, 2026.
Please note: submitting an application does not guarantee a spot. Only 10 runners will be selected based on their passion for Imagine’s mission and their commitment to fundraising.
Registration Options
2. Fundraising Only
Join Team Imagine as a fundraiser—no guaranteed race entry included.
This option is perfect if you already have a spot in the race through: The lottery, Time qualification, NYRR “streaker” status (15+ NYC Marathons), NYRR philanthropic membership, Completion of the 9+1 program in 2025.
The Required fundraising minimum to be a Fundraiser only for Team Imagine is $500