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Join NYRR in the spirit of “Ganbare” to support the people of Japan as they strive to recover from the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011.

Join us in supporting the relief effort:

• A 4-Mile Virtual Run/Walk to Benefit Japan. A chance for people every­where to pledge to run or walk in support of relief efforts, with 100% of net proceeds going to the American Red Cross Japanese Earthquake and Pacific Tsumani relief efforts.
• An opportunity to donate to the American Red Cross Japanese Earthquake and Pacific Tsumani relief efforts.
• Come and enjoy Japan Day @ Central Park / May 22, 2011. A festival of live performances and culture to bring together New Yorkers in solidarity with the people and nation of Japan.

Japan Day Run for Hope

ING New York City Marathon Opening Day

Marathon season starts on Wednesday, April 27, with the ING New York City Marathon Opening Day show at 12:00 noon EDT. Tune in for everything from who's in the 2011 race to exclusive athlete and celebrity appearances.

Be ahead of the pack to get official ING New York City Marathon 2011 I'm In training merchandise by shopping the NYRR lobby store (9 East 89th Street) from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. tomorrow for our one-day event. Or shop online now.

Meet Us Tomorrow Night

Fit in your evening run and enjoy happy hour with us at The East Wing-it's the NYRR Young Professionals Run + Happy Hour tomorrow night, beginning at 7:00 p.m.; register now for a discounted ticket. After 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, e-mail us for tickets.

Compete with the Pros

Join world-class athletes for a run in the park on Saturday, May 14, at the UAE Healthy Kidney 10K. This race, benefiting the National Kidney Foundation, is for all types of runners. Run and enter the raffle drawings, or come out to watch the pros battle, and enjoy the free festival and concert by 2U.

Helping Japanese Relief Efforts

Support Japanese relief efforts by registering for our Japan Day Virtual Run or Walk for Hope, for $40, with 100% of net proceeds going to the American Red Cross, or by donating now. If you do our 4-mile virtual run or walk between May 1 and May 22, you'll receive one 9+1 race credit for our ING New York City Marathon 2012 guaranteed entry program.

On May 22, come out for the Japan Day @ Central Park Festival to celebrate Japanese culture.

Run or Walk Tuesday Night

Run for your health on a Tuesday evening, after work, in Downtown NYC. The American Heart Association Start! Wall Street Run & Heart Walk on May 17 at 6:45 p.m. starts and ends in the Financial District. Register on our partner's site to be part of this run or walk and the pre-and post-race festival in the North Cove area of the World Financial Center.

Team for Kids Benefits

Join Team for Kids (TFK) and you can do the BMW Berlin Marathon on September 25, even though the race is sold out. As you prepare for this destination marathon, you'll enjoy the training support and coaching that TFK offers.

Sign up now before these coveted spots fill up. Come to free TFK information sessions and runs on May 7 to find out about team benefits for many different events; RSVP in advance.

Bring Your Family on June 19

Run five miles on Father's Day, encourage your children to do the kids' races, and celebrate Portuguese culture with us in Central Park's Mineral Springs on Sunday, June 19. A new race theme and partner means delicious food tastings and fantastic Portuguese artists in the park. Register now for Portugal Day, and prepare to have fun.

Join Dean, Regis, and Kelly

Regis and Kelly's Run Across America with Dean Karnazes has raised thousands of dollars to benefit Action for Healthy Kids®-the nation's leading nonprofit fighting childhood obesity and undernourishment. People across the country have been inspired to get up and moving, and you should be, too! Take part and contribute to the cause, before Dean reaches the finish in NYC on May 10.

New York Road Runners