ING New York City Marathon

Fred's Team New York

The ING New York City Marathon is scheduled for November 2, 2008.

Applying to the Marathon

Registration for Fred's Team is a two-part process -- you must sign-up with Fred's Team and the race separately. NOTE: Fred's Team registration will open in April 2008.

Registration for the ING New York City Marathon is conducted via a lottery system -- applications will be available in February 2008. The lottery for entry will be drawn in mid-June. (Please be sure to choose "FRED'S TEAM" in the "Corp/Sponsor team" field on the marathon entry form.)

As a sponsor of the ING New York City Marathon and in affiliation with New York Road Runners' Charity Program, Fred's Team has a limited number of guaranteed spots* available for its team members. However, we require that you first try to secure a spot through the ING New York City Marathon lottery process. If you do not gain entry on your own but have signed up early with Fred's Team, we can help secure a spot for you.

*If you've run with us in the past, any outstanding pledges must be fulfilled in order to qualify for one of these spots.

Fundraising

After registering for Fred's Team online, you will be assigned your own personal Web page on the Fred's Team system. This page can be used for online fundraising. You can personalize this page with your own words and photos. Please visit our Fundraising section for more information.

When you sign-up to race with Fred's Team in New York, you can choose between two commitment levels:

Level One: $3,000

• Half of your fundraising commitment -- $1,500 -- is due by September 5, 2008.
• Fulfillment of your $3,000 commitment is due by Friday, October 17, 2008.

Level Two: $5,000

• Includes a two-night hotel stay during race weekend.
• Half of your fundraising commitment -- $2,500 -- is due by September 5, 2008.
• Fulfillment of your $5,000 commitment is due by Friday, October 17, 2008.

*NOTE: Only runners at the $5,000 level are eligible for a two-night hotel stay during marathon weekend.

Donations by Mail

If you prefer to mail donations, please send them with your Runner ID and Race Code (E08MPDNY) to:

Fred's Team/MSKCC
P.O. Box 27432
New York, NY 10087-7432

Note: Please include your runner ID and race code on every check to ensure your pledge is properly credited.  Please call us at 800-876-7522 if you have any questions.

Fundraising Deadline Policy

Funds for the ING New York City Marathon are due on October 17, 2008. (Returning Fred's Team members, please note that this deadline is earlier than in previous years.) This deadline is in place to ensure that every runner fulfills his or her fundraising commitment. If funds are not received by the deadline, we reserve the right to cancel your entry with the respective marathon.

If you have any questions about the policy, please e-mail us at fredsteam@mskcc.org

Training for the Marathon

Under the leadership of coach Jeff Rochford, Fred's Team trains together on Tuesday nights (speed and hill work) and Saturday mornings (long run in Central Park and along Manhattan's West Side).

Upon registration, you will receive a complete training schedule. Please visit the Training section of our Web site for more information.

Amenities for Fred's Team New York

Fred's Team members who participate in the ING New York City Marathon and raise at least $5,000 by the required fundraising deadlines will receive a two-night hotel stay* during the weekend of the race. Fred's Team is a Proud Partner in the ING New York City Marathon. As a marathon participant, you will receive a ticket to the race's pre-marathon pasta party at Tavern on the Green in Central Park.

Fred's Team member perks/activities include:

• Fred's Team uniform (given upon reaching the halfway point of fundraising)
• Pre-race breakfast/uniform decorating
• Team photo in Times Square
• Bus transportation to the start line
• Post-race party for runners, family, and friends

*Fred's Team runners are responsible for their own travel to and from New York City.

About the Race

The ING New York City Marathon is one of the world's great road races, drawing more then 85,000 applicants. Starting on the Verazzano Bridge, runners pound the pavement through Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Manhattan, ultimately crossing the finish line in Central Park.