Take on the New York City Marathon
Is 2023 your year?
We’re offering a small set of keen runners to represent Kids Operating Room at the New York Marathon on Sunday 5 November. Likely to sell out beginning of May, we urge you to register your interest below and we’ll be in contact with how to officially join Team KidsOR.
Imagine… You’re powering through 26.2 miles across New York’s five famous boroughs. Bubbling through these multi-cultural melting pots are crescendos of cheers from the thousands along the line. And in between breaths, you catch yourself smiling, because you're not only doing this for yourself - you're helping ensure children across the world have a better chance of receiving safe, and timely, surgery.
Arguably, the New York Marathon is a once in a lifetime opportunity – and we want to offer you the chance to realise that dream. With multiple packages on offer, covering accommodation, race entry and even flights, we'll ease the process so you can focus on training. At a glance, if you raise £1,000 for Kids Operating Room, we will contribute £500 towards your package - this is available up to the amount of a £2,000 rebate.
New York City Marathon
Sunday 5th November 2023
Start – Verranzano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island
Finish – Central Park, New York City
With Kids Operating Room, you can take part in the largest marathon in the world. Crossing through the five boroughs of New York City, past towering buildings, bustling streets and world-famous landmarks. Arguably, there’s truly no marathon that compares.
What’s included:
- 3 nights of Hotel Accommodation
- TCS New York City Marathon Race Entry
- Kids Operating Room running vest
- Kids Operating Room beanie hat
- The official 2023 New York Marathon T-Shirt
- Optional extra to include your return Virgin Atlantic flights to New York from London Heathrow or Manchester
- Plus more
It is expected any other costs, including but not limited to insurance, food, airport transfers and your ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), will be covered by yourself.
Money Back
To thank you for supporting us, if you raise £1,000 or more for Kids Operating Room, a portion of your package cost will be refunded... Raise £1,000 for a £500 rebate Raise £1,500 for a £750 rebate Raise £2,000 for a £1,000 rebate Raise £2,500 for a £1,250 rebate Raise £3,000 for a £1,500 rebate Raise £3,500 for a £1,750 rebate Raise £4,000 for a £2,000 rebate We can refund you up to the total cost of your accommodation, race entry and flights (if included in your selected package) should you raise twice as much as your package cost. We will not refund or reimburse you for any additional expenses. To qualify for any refund you must:
- Give, transfer or release all sponsorship (raised funds) to Kids Operating Room by 23:59, 30 November 2023
- Provide a copy of your paid invoice from our Tour Operator matching your name and details
- Runners must apply, in writing to Fundraising@KidsOR.org, by 23:59 30 November 2023
Where will I stay
When you confirm your booking with our tour operator, Sports Tours International, you can choose to stay at the following (subject to availability):
- DoubleTree by Hilton Times Square West
- Westin Times Square New York
- Marriott Marquis Times Square
- Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel
- Courtyard Midtown East
Please note we are not permitted to offer this to US residents.