Run the 2026 TCS New York City 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 fourth 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
We envision a world where every community uses their collective power to make literacy a value and right of all children. 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:
- Coveted entry to the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon
- Personalized fundraising page supporting LINC
- Ongoing fundraising support from LINC’s development team
- Official Team LINC swag
All Team LINC athletes will:
- Raise a minimum of $4,000 in support of LINC by Friday, October 30, 2026 (runners are required to sign a fundraising agreement)
- Notify friends, family and colleagues of their participation in the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon through email, social media and conversations
- Have the experience of a lifetime!
