Lace up for life.
Samaritans is NYC’s only community-based organization devoted solely to preventing suicide + helping people in crisis.
UPCOMING RACES
2024 TCS New York City Marathon
Sunday, November 3, 2024
To receive guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon as a member of our “Be a Friend” team, runners must pledge to raise $3,000 for Samaritans’ lifesaving programs.
If you already have guaranteed entry for the race or have been selected through the Entry Drawing, you can still join the Samaritans ‘Be A Friend” Running Team and run for Samaritans!
2024 United Airlines NYC Half
Sunday, March 17, 2024
To receive guaranteed entry to the United Airlines NYC Half as a member of our “Be a Friend” team, runners must pledge to raise $1,000 for Samaritans lifesaving programs.
If you already have guaranteed entry for the race or have been selected through the Entry Drawing, you can still join the Samaritans ‘Be A Friend” Running Team and run for Samaritans!
To reserve your spot, email joy@samaritansnyc.org
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BE A FRIEND
Running Team
Join Samaritans’ BE A FRIEND running team and channel your passion for running into a powerful force for suicide prevention.
As a proud partner of NYRR charity events, Samaritans participates in premier races including the TCS New York City Marathon and the United Airlines NYC Half , offering you an extraordinary opportunity to support suicide prevention while achieving your personal running goals.
your can help save lives
Create meaningful change, one stride at a time.
Running for Samaritans so much more than merely entering a race. It’s a way to shed light on the critical issue of suicide, advocate for change, and work towards a world in which no one has to bear their burdens alone.
