CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY UNITED TEAM
$5,000 for our $50,000 goal honoring the NYC Marathon's 50th year
Community is stronger than cancer.
That belief fuels everything we do at Cancer Support Community (CSC) and it is what drives Team CSC United to the starting line.
CSC is the largest nonprofit provider of free social and emotional support for people impacted by cancer. Through support groups, educational workshops, navigation services, and healthy lifestyle programs, we help patients, survivors, caregivers, and loved ones feel supported, informed, and connected at every stage of the cancer experience.
In November 2026, Team CSC United will take on one of the most iconic races in the world, the TCS New York City Marathon.This year, every mile carries meaning:
Cancer impacts every community. While the journey can be overwhelming, connection changes everything. As we run through New York’s five boroughs, we do so to honor resilience, strength, and the power of showing up for one another. Our 2026 team includes ten runners with a collective fundraising goal of at least $50,000. Each runner commits to raising a minimum of $5,000, directly supporting CSC’s free programs for people impacted by cancer.
Why We Run
Cancer does not pause life, and neither do the emotional challenges that come with it. CSC exists to ensure people have access to trusted support, real connection, and reliable resources when they need them most. By running with Team CSC United, you help strengthen communities, expand access to care, and remind people facing cancer that support is always within reach.
Fundraising Commitment
Each runner commits to raising:
A minimum of $5,000
$5,000 for our $50,000 goal honoring the NYC Marathon's 50th year!
Your fundraising helps make possible:
Support groups that foster connection and belonging
Education and tools to navigate cancer’s emotional impact
Guidance and resources for caregivers and loved ones
A community that shows up consistently and compassionately
Runner Benefits and Team Support
When you join Team CSC United, you are backed by a community every step of the way.
CSC provides runners with their official 51st MCM bib, fundraising guidance, resources, and encouragement throughout training and race day. Most importantly, you will be part of a team running for something bigger than the finish line.
When you join CSC United, you’ll experience the strength of community.
Join Team CSC United
Whether this is your first marathon or your fifteenth, this is your chance to run with intention and impact.
Train with purpose.
Fundraise with heart.
Finish knowing your miles helped strengthen a community.
Because community is stronger than cancer.
*Honoring the 50th anniversary of the five-borough New York City Marathon course, NYRR is introducing a $100 million charity fundraising goal for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon. And YOU can be a part of that incredible goal. Read more in the press release here: https://www.nyrr.org/media-center/press-release/2026_0203_50anniversary5boromarathon
NYC Marathon Run Overview
First held in 1970, the New York City Marathon has grown into the largest marathon in the world. The 26.2 mile course winds through Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan, powered by millions of spectators and an unmatched sense of unity.
From the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge to the finish line in Central Park, it is a once in a lifetime experience and the perfect place to run for impact.
2026 NYC Marathon Run Day Details
TCS New York City Marathon
November 2026 (official date and start time to be announced by NYRR)
Location: New York City, NY
Distance: 26.2 miles through all five boroughs
Race information: https://www.nyrr.org/tcsnycmarathon
