In its first year as an Official Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, NEXT for AUTISM brings together runners with personal connections to autism to raise awareness and funds for services supporting autistic adults
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 1, more than 55,000 runners will take to the streets for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, marking the 50th anniversary of the five-boro course. Among them will be four runners with a shared purpose: to help build a future where autistic adults have greater access to the services, support and opportunities they deserve to thrive.
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