We’re ecstatic to announce that when the illustrious New York City Marathon unfolds on Sunday, November 5th, 2023, Team Nyaka will once again be at the starting line among 50,000+ spirited runners. This year, we have an extraordinary team of 22 athletes who are already busy fundraising and raising awareness for Nyaka while preparing for the grueling 26.2-mile journey across New York City’s iconic five boroughs, culminating in Central Park.
The New York City Marathon stands as not just the largest marathon globally but also as an incredibly impactful charity event. The race draws tens of thousands of participants and spectators from across the United States and around the world, each representing a variety of missions and causes. Runners must pledge their support to a charity to earn their coveted spot in this highly competitive race.
Since 2018, Nyaka has been privileged to be one of the NYC Marathon’s 500 affiliated charities. Our journey began with a small team of five runners who successfully raised $40,000. In 2019, our team expanded to 10 runners, raising an impressive $99,111. The marathon was virtual in 2020 due to COVID-19 but came back stronger than ever in 2021 with our team raising $116,211. Last year was once again record breaking as over $135,000 was raised. This year, we are aiming for our most successful fundraising effort yet. Read more
