Since 1999, New York Road Runners has offered free youth running programs in schools and at community centers. The Rising New York Road Runners youth platform is designed to build fitness skills in ways that work for kids of all ability levels, from pre-K through 12th grade, and to 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 series of workshop focused on speech fundamentals and public speaking. The program is 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 help participants develop presentation, communication, and public speaking skills.

In addition to completing this application form, applicants will be invited to participate in a mandatory group interview. Rising New York Road Runners Youth Ambassadors will meet every Tuesday for six weeks, from July 8 through August 12, 2025. Sessions are offered in hybrid and in-person formats, and participants must attend all six (6) sessions to complete the program and receive an invitation to special events, including a graduation ceremony on August 12, 2025.