Run with Team EMC
Why We Run Every Mile, Every Mother
In some parts of the world, women must travel many miles to reach a provider or clinic while pregnant or in labor, often by foot. We run to raise awareness of maternal health disparities.
$8.5M+
raised and thousands of miles run to date.
In the average time it takes to run this marathon,
100 women will die
from pregnancy or childbirth related complications.Team EMC Benefits
As a member of Team EMC, you will receive:
- A coveted charity spot
- An Every Mother Counts branded running singlet
- Access to monthly zoom “office hours”
- A fundraising toolkit and ongoing support
- Invitations to our Team race weekend events
- Invitation to our Team EMC Facebook group
Pregnancy, childbirth, motherhood, and advocacy is a marathon, not a sprint.
The NYC Marathon and everything about it – the training, the fundraising, the support received from our communities and the emc staff and community – was without a doubt one of the most incredible experiences of my life. There are not enough words to express my profound gratitude for the emc team for including us on the team and for working so hard to make the team feel prepared and excited for the race."
Lauren P.
Money raised year to date:
$0
$1M
$152,000
Upcoming Races
Run with Team EMC in one of these races. 2026 races will be announced later this year!
Event Passed
Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon
Spend Mother’s Day morning running through Brooklyn’s beautiful Prospect Park.
Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon
Race day: May 11, 2025
Distance: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Applications close: May 1, 2025
Fundraising minimum: $500-$1,500
Registration Closed
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Run for 26.2 iconic miles alongside stunning architecture, beautiful Lake Michigan, and the culturally rich neighborhoods of the Windy City.
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Race day: October 12, 2025
Distance: 26.2 miles
Fundraising minimum: $2500
Registration fee: $245 (set by race organizers)
Registration Closed
TCS NYC Marathon
Join our inspiring team of over 100 maternal health advocates and race through the five boroughs of NYC.
TCS NYC Marathon
Race day: November 2, 2025
Distance: 26.2 miles
Applications close: August 30, 2025; waitlist only
Fundraising minimum: $4000
Registration fee: $255 (NYRR members)/$315 (non-NYRR members)
Can’t make it to a core race? Run where you are!
If you’d like to raise funds and awareness in a race of your choice, we ask for a minimum commitment of $500. You’ll receive all the same teammate perks, and we’ll be cheering for you virtually. Email teamemc@everymothercounts.org to get started.
Not ready to commit to a race? Sign up for our interest list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Once you register and accept a spot you are committed to reaching the fundraising minimum by the deadline. If the minimum is not met, the credit card on file will be charged. We are here to help you succeed, and most of our runners not only meet but exceed their goals!
There are two deadlines and they depend on the race timeline. The first deadline (25% of minimum) is generally two months ahead of race day, and the second deadline is two weeks after race day.
Depending on the race, you may be able to cancel and defer your entry to the following year once your fundraising commitment is met. Each race has their own guidelines and policies.
Spots are not first come, first served. We have an application process and thank you for your patience as our small team reviews and processes all submissions.
It varies from race to race.
You can run a race of your choice for Team EMC! We ask for a minimum commitment of $500. You’ll receive all the same teammate perks, and we’ll be cheering for you virtually. Email teamemc@everymothercounts.org to get started.
Apply to Run with Team EMC
Not sure where to start? Email us at teamemc@everymothercounts.org
Follow @runteamemc on social media!
On May 11, we had 120+ #teamemc runners come together for the @citytriruns Brooklyn Mother’s Day race. The morning was full of sunshine, camaraderie, and excitement! Thank you to Zayd, Jenaï and the @lyceenewyork community for joining us for the fourth year. We are so grateful for your involvement and support.
Collectively this superstar team raised over $52,000 for @everymomcounts!
Congratulations to all our finishers, and those that stood on the podium. What a morning!
Run Team EMC!
#teammatetuesday #everymileeverymother
Today is International Day of the Midwife and we are thrilled to introduce you to Andrea and Lexi, two midwives, friends and teammates who are trading scrubs for sneakers as they train for the @chimarathon with @everymomcounts
They met in 2016 when Lexi was Andrea’s Midwifery student. They now both work at the hospital where they met as Midwives.
Every step they take in the hospital, and now on the pavement, helps make pregnancy and childbirth safer for moms around the world.
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be Lexi’s fourth marathon and Andrea’s very first marathon.
Join us in celebrating, and cheering for these two midwives!
#everymileeverymother #runteamemc
Rain or shine, you can count on a cheerful finish line on May 11 at the @citytriruns Brooklyn Mother’s Day Race! Join us as we run or walk a 5k, 10k or half marathon in support of @everymomcounts. It’s a special morning to come together with our community and lace up our shoes for mothers everywhere. See you in Prospect Park!
#runteamemc #everymileeverymother #racedoula
