Event Details

1. Volunteer to Support the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon!  
We’re excited to welcome volunteers for the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon on Saturday May 17, 2025! NYC Cornellians will be at Fluid Station 6 on Ocean Parkway (between Cortelyou and Avenue C)

It’s just a short walk from the F, G, and Q trains, so you can easily join the fun! There are 20 spots now open (first come, first served). Volunteering is from 5:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Whether you’re looking to get more involved with NYC Cornellians, connect with fellow volunteers, or simply soak in the electric spring race day energy, this is your chance! Plus, if you’re participating in NYRR’s 9+1 program, this volunteer spot counts toward your requirement—win-win!

Click this link to sign up.

Running the race? We’d love to cheer you on! Drop us a line at nyccornelliansrun@gmail.com

2. Join the NYC Cornellians Run Club! 
Love running? Whether you’ve raced through the streets of NYC or beyond, or just want a fun, low-pressure way to meet other Cornellians, we’ve got something exciting for you!
Introducing the NYC Cornellians Run Club! We’re bringing together runners of all levels for organized runs across the city, an online community to cheer each other on, and find new volunteer opportunities with NYRR (perfect for anyone doing the 9+1 program for the TCS New York Marathon!). 

Ready to lace up? Join our Strava Group and GroupMe to connect with fellow runners. You can also send us an email at nyccornelliansrun@gmail.com if you’d like to opt into our email listserv to stay updated on upcoming local races, meet-ups, and volunteer events. Whether you’re a casual jogger or an ultra-marathoner, everyone is welcome—let’s hit the pavement together!

Our first run is scheduled for Sunday, June 1st @ 9am. We’re meeting at Loeb Boathouse in Central Park for introductions and a short, moderate paced run. If you’re interested in being a run club co-leader, please reach out to us at nyccornelliansrun@gmail.com! 

3. Don’t Get Shut Out of the Popular Volunteer Stations for the 2025 NYC Marathon  

In 2024 we had nearly 60 volunteers actively supporting runners at four stations throughout the marathon’s racecourse.  This year, the TCS New York City Marathon will take place on Sunday, November 2nd.  Already, many of the coveted volunteer stations (including Miles 23, 24, 25) are fully booked. There are still some central location opportunities in Manhattan, but spots are going quickly.  

We are focusing volunteers on two stations where NYC Cornellians expects to have a presence. 

• Mile 16 (Manhattan – 1st Ave b/w 63rd & 64th Streets – the first station after the 59th St Bridge) – Shift 2 Fluid Station Volunteer: 11:30 AM – 04:30 PM
• Mile 18 (Manhattan – 1st Ave b/w 96th & 97th Streets – a popular Upper East Side location)
Shift 1 Fluid Station Volunteer:   07:00 AM – 01:00 PM

If you’ve never been part of this joyous experience of cheering on runners and helping them hydrate, this is your chance. Please use this LINK to sign up for a volunteer position now and remember to choose “CORNELL UNIVERSITY ALUMNI” on the drop down menu of the Group Box before you submit your request.  This way, NYCC gets credit for runner entry spots in next year’s marathon.

 

4. Sign Up to be Notified for NYCC’s Marathon Runner Application
NYCC is continuing to work with NYRR on runner entry spots for the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.  We expect to have 3-5 spots available for our community.  We will make a general announcement to NYC alumni and post in regional newsletters, but if you would like to be notified directly, please sign up on the following interest list. 

We’re looking forward to a great running season ahead. Hope to have you with us!

Event Questions? Contact David Grayson

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