Run With Grassroot Soccer!
Join Team GRS to run the 26.2 and raise funds to empower young people to overcome their greatest health challenges.
Run for a Cause
Grassroot Soccer is a partner for several marquee marathons around the world, allowing athletes the opportunity to achieve their goals while making a difference in the lives of young people. Runners with Team GRS commit to fundraising goals, and our team will work with you to support your fundraising and training efforts in the lead up to race day.
Official Marathon Partners
Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
Grassroot Soccer is proud to be an official partner of the 2027 Sanlam Cape Town Marathon. This is especially exciting because Cape Town was just announced as the newest World Major! *Travel and accommodations will be covered by the runners.
You can apply here for the 2027 team.
Commit to fundraising $3,000 for GRS and receive the following benefits:
- Guaranteed entry into the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon
- Team Grassroot Soccer jersey
- Personalized online fundraising page & fundraising toolkit
- Training and fundraising support
Chicago Marathon
Grassroot Soccer is proud to be an official partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.
You can apply here for the 2027 team.
Commit to fundraising $3,000 for GRS and receive the following benefits:
- Guaranteed entry into the Bank of America Chicago Marathon
- Team Grassroot Soccer jersey
- Personalized online fundraising page & fundraising toolkit
- Training and fundraising support
TCS New York City Marathon
Grassroot Soccer is proud to be an official charity partner of the TCS New York City Marathon, the premier event of New York Road Runners!
The 2027 Application will be open soon.
Commit to fundraising $5,000 for GRS and receive the following benefits:
- Guaranteed entry into the TCS New York City Marathon
- Team Grassroot Soccer jersey
- Team dinner during race weekend
- Personalized online fundraising page & fundraising toolkit
- Training and fundraising support
United Airlines New York City Half Marathon
Grassroot Soccer is proud to be an official charity partner of the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon! For 2027 runners – apply here and we will be in touch later this year.
Commit to fundraising $2,000 for GRS and receive the following benefits:
- Guaranteed entry into the United Airlines New York City Half Marathon
- Team Grassroot Soccer jersey
- Personalized online fundraising page & fundraising toolkit
- Training and fundraising support
International Marathons
Grassroot Soccer has secured a limited number of bibs in the 2027 Copenhagen and Valenica Marathons! *Fundraising requirements may vary depending on the race and travel and accommodations will be covered by the runners.
Commit to fundraising for GRS and receive the following benefits:
- Guaranteed entry into 2027 Copenhagen or 2027 Valencia.
- Team Grassroot Soccer jersey
- Personalized online fundraising page & fundraising toolkit
- Training and fundraising support
Want to support Grassroot Soccer in another race?
You are always welcome to fundraise for Grassroot Soccer even if we aren’t an official partner with that race! Reach out to our team for details. We’d love to chat!
Apply to run for Grassroot Soccer!
Team Grassroot Soccer
Have questions?
Have questions about running with Grassroot Soccer? Is there another race or endurance event you have in mind as a fundraising opportunity? We’d love to chat!