Promoting the sport of running as a means to health and wellness, the New York Road Runners club hosts numerous race activities including marathons and ultra-marathons. Sharyn O’Halloran, a professor in the department of political science and professor of international and public affairs at Columbia University, trained to run marathons and ultimately ran her first 60K (37.28 mile) race with the club in 2013. The Road Runners club provides an outlet for individuals like Sharyn O’Halloran to embrace the sport of running. The organization provides inspiration to individuals to get them running and keep them running as they develop a lifelong commitment to better health.
Recognized globally as a premiere running organization, the New York Road Runners club holds internationally recognized events including the TCS New York City Marathon. The club, established more than half a century ago, boasts some 55,000 members who participate in the city’s annual marathon. Passionate about promoting the sport of running into the future, the club sponsors numerous youth educational programs and activities.