Classroom Champions and the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon

Be a part of Team Classroom Champions

Classroom Champions is a proud charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon this year! Classroom Champions brings Olympic, Paralympic and professional athlete mentors to schools to help kids dream big, persevere and reach their goals. As part of the Classroom Champions team, you will help bring this life-changing mentorship and programming to classrooms across North America. We're looking for runners who live and breath the values of resilience, leadership, teamwork and goal setting. Our team will ensure kids across North America have access to these skills that will forever change how they see their future. Now the fun part: You get to join our team.

As a Classroom Champions Athlete You Get...

  • Slot in the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon

    Secure your spot!
  • Fundraising Assistance

    Ongoing fundraising assistance and tips from Classroom Champions’ staff, along with a personalized fundraising page.
  • Expert Coaching

    Personalized training plan from our certified coach.
  • The Gear

    Official Team Classroom Champions running jersey and swag.
  • You've Entered the Chat

    Access to a private What's App group for Team Classroom Champions athletes.
  • Carb-loading, anyone?

    Pre-race dinner in NYC with Olympic gold medalist

As a Team Classroom Champions Athlete You Will...

  • Commit to supporting programming for an entire school during the 2024-2025 school year by raising a minimum of 15,000 CAD / $11,000 USD by September 30, 2024. All runners will be required to sign a fundraising agreement that acknowledges the fundraising requirement and deadline.
  • Notify friends and family of your participation in the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon through email, social media and conversations!
  • Be responsible to pay your race registration fee (USD 315.00), and other travel expenses (accommodations, airfare, etc.)
  • Have the competitive experience of a lifetime.
For more information, please contact Anne-Fred Grondin at agrondin@classroomchampions.org

Steve's 2023 Marathon Journey

Read more about our history fundraising with the New York City Marathon.