Run with Team Jacques at the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon!
NDI is proud to be a Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon for the 6th year. Join NDI and thousands of other runners on Sunday, November 1, 2026, as we take to the streets of NYC!
Thank you for your interest. Our application deadline for Team Jacques has ended.

By running with NDI, you will be helping to turn classrooms into vibrant learning communities and bring the transformative power of the arts into the lives of thousands of children throughout New York City public schools.
Team Jacques runners will help NDI reach our goal of $50,000, providing another two schools with NDI’s world-renowned arts education programs.
NDI Team Members Benefits
• Guaranteed entry into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on November 1, 2026
•Access to training programs
• Special NDI Team gear
• Pre-race dinner and post-race celebration
• Customized fundraising webpage
• Dedicated staff to help answer all your fundraising questions
Fundraising Requirement
To run as part of Team Jacques, all runners must raise a minimum of $5,000. All fundraising efforts go directly to NDI and support our programs across New York City. You must fulfill your fundraising commitment by October 1, 2026 in order to participate in the race. If for any reason you do not fulfill your fundraising commitment, NDI reserves the right to remove you from the team. You will also be responsible for your NYRR race registration fee, due upon official race registration.
NDI has limited entries in the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out the interest form below by Monday, March 30, 2026, at which point NDI will select its runners.