06/14/2026
We are pleased to announce an online auction for a guaranteed entry to the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, scheduled for November 1, 2026. The auction details are as follows:
**How to Participate:**
1. Submit your bid using this Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mYaTSZ1AKPsgNAJEipLHPoZZ9pXN8ZbSr8uoMYD57VI/
2. Track bids in real time and place a higher bid if needed using this Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18YcFDIeUJOVyQhpedBi6OrIIW-XCWch5gyAw9qZAjFQ/edit?resourcekey=&gid=919662401 =919662401
**Auction Terms:**
- Starting bid: $200
- Suggested bid increments: $50
The highest bidder at the close of the auction will be submitted to NYRR for the marathon entry.
**Important Details:**
This is a non-complimentary entry, meaning the winner will also be responsible for paying the official NYRR marathon registration fee:
- NYRR Members: $269
- Non-Members: $333
**Participation Requirements:**
To participate, you must be a member of Ukrainian Running Club New York (URC) and have URC listed as your club affiliation in your NYRR profile. If not already a member, registration with NYRR and selecting URC as your club affiliation is required.
**Supporting a Great Cause:**
All funds raised through this auction will be donated to Children of Heroes, supporting Ukrainian children who have lost one or both parents due to the war.
**Terms and Conditions:**
- The marathon entry is non-transferable and non-refundable.
- Auction deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM (New York time) / 9:00 PM (Kyiv time).
The winner will be announced shortly after the auction closes.
**Additional Entries:**
If NYRR releases additional marathon entries to the club, the participant with the second-highest bid will also be offered an entry.
