Concert Artists Guild (CAG) empowers extraordinary emerging musicians to launch sustainable, impactful careers.
The nation’s leading nonprofit artist management and development organization, CAG identifies exceptional young soloists, ensembles, conductors, and composers and provides them with comprehensive management support, performance opportunities, and curated mentorship essential to building lasting careers.
CAG believes in music as a force for connection and change, preparing artists to engage meaningfully with the communities they serve and to lead with purpose both on and beyond the stage.
At this critical moment for arts education and access, CAG is proud to enter the second season of its CAG in the Neighborhood series, bringing live classical music to NYC communities with limited resources through workshops and performances that connect powerfully beyond the concert hall. Funds raised through this campaign will go directly toward supporting and expanding the CAG in the Neighborhood program.
Interested in running for CAG?
❋ Accepted applicants will receive:
Guaranteed Race Entry: A guaranteed bib for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 1, 2026.
Fundraising Support: Access to marketing templates, fundraising materials, and support to help sustain a successful campaign.
Runner’s Portal Access: Exclusive access to the runner’s portal on the Concert Artists Guild website, which includes the fundraising timeline, goals, and other important program information.
Exclusive Event Invitations: Complimentary invitations to live performances and special events throughout New York City, including the annual CAG Gala, Showcase, CAG in the Neighborhood series, and other premiere performances.
Networking Opportunities: Opportunities to connect with other mission-driven individuals and engage with the broader CAG community.
❋ What you will do:
Fundraising Commitment: Each runner is required to raise a minimum of $3,000 using the fundraising platform Haku. Candidates who are able to commit to a higher fundraising amount will receive greater consideration.
Application Deadline: Applications are due by March 31, 2026. Please note that applications will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.
Fundraising Deadline: The minimum fundraising requirement must be met by October 31, 2026.
Ongoing Fundraising: Runners are expected to continue fundraising even after reaching the minimum threshold.
Runner Agreement: All accepted runners must sign a runner’s agreement upon entry into the program.
Registration Fee: Accepted runners are responsible for paying their own race registration fee, in accordance with charity partnership regulations.
Please note: Registration fees are lower for New York Road Runners (NYRR) members.
❋ Ready to join the cause?
“I’m running for Concert Artists Guild (CAG) because I truly believe in the power of music to inspire and unite people together.
As a saxophonist and music lover myself, I believe it’s more important than ever to support organizations like CAG who dedicate so much time and effort into supporting the future of the music and entertainment industry, especially in the age of AI.”
- Luke H. committed 2026 TCS NYC Marathon Fundraiser for CAG
About The TCS New York City Marathon
The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the city’s most anticipated and iconic annual sporting events, attracting runners and spectators of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities from around the world. More than 50,000 runners are expected.
“The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the most exciting days of the year and thanks to our incredible charity partners it is also one of the most impactful and purposeful sporting events in the world,” said Christine Burke, Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, NYRR.
The NYRR Official Charity Partner Program offers an opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise funds to support their missions and services. Participating charities can offer guaranteed entry to runners who fundraise on their behalf.
Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $520 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe. Prior to the start of the official program, the New York City Marathon had served as an outlet for individual philanthropic runners since the 1980s.