Run the 2025 NYC Marathon With LINC
Spread the joy of reading by running.
LINC is proud to be an official charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon for the third year in a row. Our programs run in all five boroughs of NYC - just like the marathon. Run with Team LINC and your steps will fund book distributions and reading programs in high-need neighborhoods across New York City!
About LINC
Literacy in Community (LINC) works at the intersection of early education and community development. Our mission is to equip children with foundational literacy skills essential for academic achievement by empowering families and mobilizing the community.
All Team LINC athletes receive:
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Coveted entry to the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon
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Personalized fundraising page supporting LINC
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Ongoing fundraising support from LINC's development team
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Official Team LINC swag
All Team LINC athletes will:
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Raise a minimum of $3,500 in support of LINC by Friday, October 31, 2025 (runners are required to sign a fundraising agreement)
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Notify friends, family and colleagues of their participation in the 2025 TCS NYC Marathon through email, social media and conversations
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Have the experience of a lifetime!
Our application period opens on March 5, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all spots on our team are full. Interested runners are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible. We will offer the option of joining our waitlist once the team is complete.
If you need additional information or have specific questions, please reach out to Kathleen Dorman at kdorman@lincnyc.org.
Thank you for your interest! Go Team LINC!