New York Road Runners has been offering free youth running programs in schools and at community centers since 1999. New York Road Runners' youth platform, Rising New York Road Runners, is designed to build fitness skills in ways that work for kids of all ability levels in grades pre-K through 12th grade and instill the confidence and motivation to stay healthy and active for life. 

The Rising New York Road Runners Youth Ambassador Program is a six-week speech fundamental and public speaking training and workshop series, for Rising New York Road Runners participants who want to share their love of running by speaking at special New York Road Runners events. This workshop series will develop your presentation, communication, and public speaking skills.

In addition to the completion of this form, applicants will be invited to participate in a mandatory group interview.  

RNYRR Youth Ambassadors meets every Tuesday from July 9 through August 13. Sessions will be offered in hybrid format and participants must attend 5 of the 6 sessions to complete the program and invitation to special events, This includes a graduation ceremony on August 13.