2026 TCS New York City Marathon

NUSTIAN is proud to be an official charity partner of the New York Road Runners for the TCS New York City Marathon 2026. The course runs through all five of New York City’s boroughs: Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan’s iconic Central Park. It is a 26.2-mile journey through the world’s most diverse city and a model for big-city marathons around the world. Through this partnership, we are able to provide you the opportunity to make your miles meaningful and support NUSTIAN’s mission nationwide.

Why do you want to participate?

Running the TCS New York City Marathon for NUSTIAN USA is an opportunity to challenge myself while supporting a mission that makes a meaningful difference. I admire NUSTIAN’s dedication to empowering students and building stronger communities through education, collaboration, and service.

Training for this world-renowned marathon requires commitment, perseverance, and focus. I want the effort I invest over the coming months to stand for more than crossing the finish line. By running for NUSTIAN USA, every mile becomes an opportunity to raise awareness, inspire generosity, and help create lasting positive change.

How will you meet your fundraising goal?

My fundraising strategy will focus on building support through personal connections and consistent outreach. I will begin by contacting friends, family members, and colleagues to explain why I’m participating in the New York City Marathon and why supporting NUSTIAN’s mission matters.

Throughout my marathon training, I will share updates on social media and within my professional network to keep supporters engaged and informed. Regular communication will help maintain enthusiasm and encourage continued contributions.

I also plan to seek matching gifts and workplace donations wherever possible while staying organized and monitoring my fundraising progress. I am fully committed to reaching my fundraising target and making this campaign a success.