Since 2017, this program has brought more than 200 runners with T1D to the TCS New York City Marathon. In 2023, Beyond Type Run opened up the team to all people with diabetes and their caregivers. Although runners’ experiences vary from beginner to advanced, they all have a commonality—to raise awareness about diabetes and fundraise to support programs that help improve lives. Together with each year’s team, we continue to educate the world about all types of diabetes and prove anything is possible beyond the diagnosis.
Meet the 2023 Team►
This year, Beyond Type 1 expanded its 50-person team, Beyond Type Run, to include people living with T1D or T2D, as well as caregivers to those living with diabetes. We’ll be cheering on this year’s team in New York City on November 5, 2023.
Congratulations to the 2023 Beyond Type Run marathon team!
If you’ve dreamed of running the world’s largest marathon with a team of people who understand what it means to thrive with diabetes, then apply to run the TCS New York City Marathon with Beyond Type Run!
Beyond Type 1 is an Official Charity Partner of the TCS New York City Marathon, which means we can offer guaranteed, non-complimentary entries to runners who fundraise on our behalf.
Beyond Type Run Team Requirements:
18 years or older
Must be living with diabetes—of any type—or be a caregiver to those with diabetes
All runners must raise a minimum of $3,500
The application for 2023 is now closed. The 2024 team application will open in April of 2024.
Donate►
We need your help to reach our goal of raising $400,000! If you’d like to help the Beyond Type Run team cross the finish line, please consider making a contribution here. Donations support Beyond Type 1’s portfolio of resources, programs and digital platforms, making a direct and immediate impact on the lives of people impacted by diabetes.
If you’re interested in becoming a corporate sponsor, contact programs@beyondtype1.org for more information.
Beyond Type Run marathon team, a Beyond Type 1 program, is supported by the following sponsors
WRITTEN BY Beyond Type 1 Editorial Team, POSTED 08/23/23, UPDATED 09/26/23
This piece was authored collaboratively by the Beyond Type 1 Editorial Team.
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