Support Computer Science Education by Running in the 2023 TCS NYC Marathon

CSforALL
4 min readMar 6, 2023

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For the second year, CSforALL was named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon

As an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, we have a number of charity spots available for anyone from novice to elite on their running journey.

For Immediate Release

New York, New York, March 1, 2023 — For the second year, CSforALL has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on Sunday, November 5, 2023. CSforALL will be among the 500 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world’s most popular marathon.

CSforALL has a number of charity spots available for anyone from novice to elite on their running journey. As a runner with CSforALL, runner is guaranteed entry to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon; receives a one-of-a-kind signature CSforALL race day shirt; fundraising resources and support; and much more! Runners will be selected on Friday, March 31, 2023 via blind lottery. For more information, email CSforALL Director of Development, Megan Hildebrand, at development@csforall.org. Completed applications must be submitted no later than Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 5pm EST.

“We are so excited to partner with our next group of runners who are committed to not only this event but also building awareness and making accessible equitable computer science education among our country’s youth,” said Megan Hildebrand, Director of Development, CSforALL. “This opportunity is for anyone who wants a part in growing the next generation of thinkers and builders.”

CSforALL has a number of charity spots available for anyone from novice to elite on their running journey.

“The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the most exciting days of the year and thanks to our incredible charity partners it is also one of the most impactful and purposeful sporting events in the world,” said Christine Burke, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, NYRR. “New York Road Runners is proud to support CSforALL and the incredible impact they have made to their communities as they raise important funds to benefit computer science education for learners and communities across the United States.”

The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program offers an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds to support their missions and services. Participating charities can offer guaranteed entry to runners who fundraise on their behalf.

Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $460 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe. Prior to the start of the official program, the New York City Marathon had served as an outlet for individual philanthropic runners since the 1980s.

As a runner with CSforALL, runner is guaranteed entry to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon; receives a one-of-a-kind signature CSforALL race day shirt; fundraising resources and support; and much more!

About CSforALL: CSforALL’s mission is to make high-quality computer science an integral part of the educational experience of all K-12 students and teachers and to support student pathways to college and career success. CSforALL serves as the national hub for the K-12 computer science education movement. We convene and sustain networks to support the national landscape of school districts, nonprofits, for-profits, and government agencies that share the goal of rigorous, inclusive, and sustainable CS education in the United States.

About New York Road Runners (NYRR): NYRR’s mission is to help and inspire people through running. Since 1958, New York Road Runners has grown from a local running club to the world’s premier community running organization. NYRR’s commitment to New York City’s five boroughs features races, virtual races, community events, free youth running initiatives and school programs, the NYRR RUNCENTER featuring the New Balance Run Hub, and training resources that provide hundreds of thousands of people each year with the motivation, know-how, and opportunity to Run for Life. NYRR’s premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon. Held annually on the first Sunday in November, the race features a wide population of runners, from the world’s top professional athletes to a vast range of competitive, recreational, and charity runners. To learn more, visit www.nyrr.org.

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The national hub for the Computer Science for All movement, making high-quality computer science education an integral part of K-12 education in the US.