ING NYC Marathon 2012

ING NYC Marathon 2012, Hosted by New York Road Runners
Sign up for the Grassroot Soccer NYC Marathon Team today!!

Two ways to sign up:

1. Apply during the lottery period for lottery placement and join the GRS Team in exchange for a minimum fundraising pledge of $1,000. Dates for the lottery window to be announced by NYRR in early 2012.
2. Sign up for a charity spot and gain guaranteed entry in exchange for a minimum fundraising pledge of $3,000 or $5,000.

Both options receive all team member benefits listed below and all runners who wish to join the GRS Team must complete and return the Team Application form to the Team Manager, NYCMarathon@GrassrootSoccer.org.

All GRS Team Members will receive:

1. Guaranteed entry into the 2012 ING NYC Marathon
2. Grassroot Soccer T-shirt and Welcome Packet
3. Customizable online fundraising page
4. Weekly email newsletters with fundraising, training, gear and nutrition tips
5. Grassroot Soccer branded Marathon Running gear
6. A training schedule and weekly virtual coaching
7. Team Sponsor products and benefits
8. Team Dinner and Awards ceremony the night before Marathon day
9. The satisfaction of helping those who are most affected by HIV and AIDS

Team Members who pledge to raise $5,000 on the GRS application will receive:

1. Complimentary one night’s stay at the Team Hotel in New York City
2. 1 free dinner for a guest at the Team Dinner
3. Awards and extra product from Team sponsors

Fundraising:

All team members will be provided with fundraising letter templates for individual and corporate donor and regular fundraising support. All donations are tax deductible to the extent of U.S. law. Grassroot Soccer is a registered charity in the US and UK.  Donations can be made online by credit card and offline by personal check.