TFK On Pace October

October Checklist

With just one month to go until race day, our focus this month is on race week logistics. Along with your weekly TFK emails, please make sure to check the TCS New York Marathon website for Race Week and Race Day details at they become available.

This month be sure to:

RSVP to TFK Race Week Events

Check out details and Save the Dates for TFK’s race week events, including:

TFK's Light Up the Night final in-person practice on Wednesday, October 30
TFK’s Delegation at the TCS New York City Marathon Opening Ceremony Presented by United Airlines on Friday, November 1
TFK Breakfast on Saturday, November 2

Thank Your Donors

Make sure to go through the list of people who have donated towards your fundraising campaign and thank them personally- via text, email, phone call, or in-person.
Encourage them to download the TCS New York City Marathon App Powered by Tata Consultancy Services so they can track you on race day and more!

Study Up for Race Day

Be sure to read the Team for Kids Race Week Guide, which will be sent & linked here in late October, for in-depth descriptions of what TFK runners should do at the expo and on race day.
Join our Last Chance Conference Call on Thursday, October 24 at 6 p.m. ET to hear TFK staff walk you through race week and answer your last-minute race-week and race-day questions. Register for the Zoom call here. The call will be recorded and shared via email for those who cannot join live.

Download your Confirmation Form

Once available (in mid-October), download your confirmation form that you will need to pick up your race bib at the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon Expo Presented by New Balance. For more expo information, including location and hours, please click here.

Prep your Gear

Printing your name on your singlet or race shirt is the best way to get encouragement from the million+ spectators on the famed 26.2 mile course through the five boroughs, especially in those moments when you might need it the most! Find a local shop to print your name on your singlet.
If you selected baggage, check out where and when to drop your bag in Central Park before race day (click here for more information). Reminder: there is no race day bag drop.

Missed last month's list? Click here to see the September On Pace Checklist.