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New York City Half Marathon
Big Sur International Marathon
Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon & 5K
ASICS Falmouth Road Race
Bank of America Chicago Marathon
TCS NYC Marathon
Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5K
Choose Your Race
Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to run with Every Mother Counts?

Fill out the consent form linked below for your race and email it in PDF or Word format to teamemc@everymothercounts.org. Please give us one week to get back to you.

You’re on your way to running with Team EMC!

As a member of Team EMC, you will receive:

- A coveted charity spot
- An Every Mother Counts branded running singlet
- Fundraising toolkit & ongoing support
- Access to monthly Zoom “Office Hours”
- Invitations to Team race weekend events
- An invitation to our Team EMC Facebook group

Additional perks may include:

- Access to training plans, a running coach and online strength training series

New York City Half Marathon

Team EMC raised over $32,000 this year! Keep an eye out for 2025 dates.

Big Sur International Marathon:

Team EMC raised over $100,000 this year! Keep an eye out for 2025 dates.

Brooklyn Mother’s Day Half Marathon & 5k

Team EMC raised over $53,000 this year! Keep an eye out for 2025 dates.

ASICS Falmouth Road Race

Team EMC raised over $26,000 this year! Keep an eye out for 2025 dates.

Bank of America Chicago Marathon

Race Day: October 13, 2024
Registration Opens: Waitlist Registration Only
Registration Closes: March 22, 2024
Fundraising Minimum: $2,000
Registration fee: $240 (set by race organizers)
Distance(s): Marathon
All spaces for this race have been filled.

TCS NYC Marathon

Race Day: November 3, 2024
Registration Opens: April 1, 2024
Registration closes: September 2, 2024
Fundraising Minimum: $3,500
Registration fee: You are responsible for the $255 (NYRR member)/$315 (non-NYRR) registration fee.
Distance(s): Marathon
All spaces for this race have been filled.

Golden Gate Half Marathon & 5k

Race Day: November 3, 2024
Registration Opens: TBD
Fundraising Minimum: $500-$750
Registration fee: Runner pays registration fee
Distance(s): Half Marathon & 5k
All spaces for this race have been filled.

Choose Your Race

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 fundraising commitment of $500. You’ll receive all the same teammate perks, and we’ll be cheering for you virtually. Email teamemc@everymothercounts.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

- What happens if I don’t reach the fundraising minimum?
  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!

- When are fundraising minimums due?
  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.
- Do I have to pay the registration fee if I register with Team EMC?
  It varies from race to race.
- What happens if I can’t run?
  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.
- Are spots first come first serve?
  Spots are not first come first serve. We have an application process and thank you for your patience as our small team reviews and processes all submissions.

Have more questions?

Reach out to us at teamemc@everymothercounts.org.