Background
#TeamConcern was established in 2019 and has since raised over $430,000 for the world's most vulnerable communities across 24 countries. This program allows athletes to use endurance events as a platform to raise awareness of Concern Worldwide’s mission – to end extreme poverty, whatever it takes – while transforming lives across the globe. #TeamConcern has been an official charity partner in eight TCS New York City Marathons, and we are excited to expand our endurance program into other races and cities!
Money raised by participants will help support Concern’s community partners through lifesaving and life-changing programs in the key areas of Emergency Response, Livelihoods, Health & Nutrition and Education.
Why Run with #TEAMCONCERN?
- Guaranteed entry spot into the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, to be hosted on Sunday, November 1, 2026
- One-on-one help from Concern Staff for questions regarding: Concern’s mission/current events, fundraising support, pre-race training tips, race day deadlines and more
- Personalized fundraising webpage and donation processing
- Team Concern Facebook Page, monthly video chats and local team meet ups
- Access to a one-on-one virtual coach that will curate a weekly training program (at runners' cost)
- Pre-race family dinner in NYC on marathon weekend
- Running Essentials and Concern running swag
- Official Team Concern race shirt with personalization
- The opportunity to use your platform to make an impact on millions of lives across 24 countries experiencing extreme poverty
Fundraising Commitment:
Team Concern members commit to a fundraising minimum of $6,500. The Concern fundraising team is skilled at supporting individual fundraising and will help to bring meaning to your miles! The fundraising deadline is Friday, November 6, 2026. All funds support communities living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives that last and spread without ongoing support from Concern.
Have any questions about fundraising or the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon Charity Partner Program? Reach out to Matt Durkin at [email protected] to learn more.
How to Join Team Concern
Runners Looking For Guaranteed Entry To 2026 TCS NYC Marathon:
Complete the application submission below to be considered for a Team Concern marathon slot. The deadline for interested runners to apply is April 9th. Please apply early as spots fill quickly.
Runners That Already Have Guaranteed Entry 2026 TCS NYC Marathon:
We’d love to have you! Runners who have already secured a spot in the marathon are invited to join our supportive team and will have access to all the benefits of running with #TeamConcern. Unofficial runners are asked to raise a minimum of $3,000.
Other Races:
Are you registered for a 5k, half-marathon, Tough Mudder, Iron Man, or another endurance race and want to support Concern Worldwide!? We’d be thrilled for you to join #TeamConcern and help raise vital funds and awareness. Drop us a line, and we’ll get you set up!
We hope that you’ll join us, and help Concern Worldwide show poverty the finish line!
For questions, please contact Development Manager, Matt Durkin, [email protected].
