New York Junior League

Every November, a group of NYJL volunteers and supporters will run the TCS New York City Marathon in support of the New York Junior League! They have committed to training for the 26.2-mile journey while raising funds to support the NYJL. Team NYJL has a collective fundraising goal of $59,000—all of which will support the charitable activities of the NYJL.

Join Team NYJL

• Team NYJL interest form Complete form now

• The NYJL offers 10 guaranteed charity slots in the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon for NYJL volunteers and friends who commit to a $5,000 fundraising minimum in support of our community work.
• The 10 slots are open on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested volunteers and friends should complete the Team NYJL interest form to signify their interest. A member of the NYJL Development staff will contact you within two weeks of your submission. If you already have a slot for the 2017 TCS New York City Marathon via NYRR’s 9+1 program or are selected for the marathon in the lottery, you can still join Team NYJL. Runners who raise a minimum of $1,500 in support of the NYJL can enjoy the benefits of being a Team NYJL runner.

2017 Team NYJL Runners

Cierra Billings Cooking and Health Education for Families (CHEF) committee	Theodora Blanchfield Transfers committee	Alec Dadisman Archives & Photography committee	Sarah DeStefano Astor House Events committee
SUPPORT CIERRA	SUPPORT THEODORA	SUPPORT ALEC	SUPPORT SARAH
“I am proud to be a volunteer of a strong organization that empowers women and whose impact reaches a varied group of people!”	“I am so happy and proud to be raising money on behalf of an organization that means so much to me and accomplishes so much for the community as I train for and run my seventh marathon!”	“I am thrilled to be running my first TCS New York City Marathon as a member of Team NYJL! It is an honor to raise money for this wonderful organization that does so much for our amazing city.”	“So excited and proud to be a part of Team NYJL for the second time and for my third marathon; there’s nothing better than marathon-ing with a purpose, especially for such an impactful organization!”
Cameron Estes Former NYJL volunteer	Christina Hanlon Archives & Photography committee	Michelle LeNoach Volunteer Education and Training committee	Holly Mayatte Senior Friends committee
SUPPORT CAMERON	SUPPORT CHRISTINA	SUPPORT MICHELLE	SUPPORT HOLLY
“I am so excited to be running for the NYJL! I loved joining the Junior League in NYC and getting an opportunity to give back to my community!”	“I want to support and give back not only to this organization for the opportunities it has afforded me, but also to the fundamental idea of women helping other women.”	“I’m running for the NYJL to support the amazing work the organization does.”	“It is an honor to have the opportunity to run this race alongside fellow Junior League volunteers and support an organization that makes such a positive impact on our city.”
Leah Wenger Provisional Training committee	Keelyn Brown Specialty Events committee	Annie Read Performance of a Lifetime committee	Helena Darling Astor House Events committee
SUPPORT LEAH	SUPPORT KEELYN	SUPPORT ANNIE	SUPPORT HELENA
“I love running and the NYJL so this seemed like a perfect fit!”	“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to run alongside these amazing women as part of Team NYJL! I am honored to be part of this incredible organization and excited to challenge myself as a first time marathon runner.”	“I am proud to be representing Team NYJL in the upcoming NYC Marathon! It is an honor and privilege to be running for an organization that gives so much back to the community, families, and individuals. Go team!”	“”

Team NYJL Coach

• Jess Underhill holds an M.S. in exercise science/health promotion and is a UESCA certified Run Coach. Jess is also a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Jess has fused her extensive background in running with her knowledge of sports science to create Race Pace Wellness, a run coaching practice to help individuals of all levels attain their running and personal wellness goals. More specifically, Jess is involved in all aspects of her client’s training practices including nutrition, strategy, pacing, and training program development.

Official Team NYJL Gear

• Show your support for our runners by wearing official Team NYJL gear! Following your purchase, the NYJL will contact you to arrange pickup of your items.
  

  100% cotton T-shirt Buy now

  $26.20 • Unisex T-shirts available in small, medium, large, and extra-large.

  Baseball hat Buy now

  $20 • The Team NYJL hats are a lightweight brushed cotton twill and embroidered.

  Cheer bell Buy now

  $5 • Complement your T-shirt and hat with an NYJL cheer cowbell and be sure to cheer on our runners on November 5!

2017 Team NYJL Brunch

• Join us on Saturday, November 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the NYJL’s Astor House for a celebratory marathon send-off brunch. President Suzanne E. Manning will recognize each of the runners for their dedication to this important fundraising campaign, and Team NYJL Run Coach Jess Underhill will highlight the team’s commitment to training for one of the world’s premier marathons.
• This event is open to all NYJL volunteers along with their friends and family.

• Brunch tickets Buy now

  $35