Bronx Burners RC

As a kid, my family had a tradition: every Marathon Monday, we’d go to the Red Sox game at Fenway Park. The stadium sits right at mile 25 of the course, and after the game, we’d spill out onto the streets to cheer on the runners in the final stretch.

From the time I was 8 until I left for college, we never missed a year. Watching those runners push through exhaustion, giving everything they had to reach the finish line—it stuck with me. I knew, one day, I had to run it myself.

Then, in 2013, during my senior year of high school, that tradition took a tragic turn. I was at the game with my cousin Dana and my family when the Boston Marathon bombings happened. The city went into lockdown.

The race I had idolized my entire life was suddenly marked by tragedy, but my admiration for the runners and the spirit of Boston only grew stronger. From that moment on, I knew I would run the race one day—not just to cross the finish line, but to honor the resilience of the running community and the city that raised me.

The road to Boston hasn’t been easy. In 2023, I had back surgery on my L5-S1 disc. For months, I wasn’t sure if I’d ever run the same way again. The simple act of lacing up my shoes and hitting the pavement—something I had done for years—was suddenly in question.

Recovery was slow, frustrating, and filled with setbacks. But just like the runners I watched as a kid, I refused to quit. Step by step, I rebuilt my strength, determined to one day stand on the starting line in Hopkinton.

This year, that dream becomes reality. And just like the runners who inspired me as a kid, I want my race to be about more than just myself.

I’m running for a cause—fundraising for a charity that helps create brighter futures for children in the Bronx. These kids are full of potential, but many face barriers far beyond their control. The support they receive can change the course of their lives, just like the Boston Marathon changed mine.

Boston taught me what’s possible when people come together—when a city rallies behind its runners, when a community lifts each other up, and when we push forward no matter the obstacles. That’s the spirit I try to live every day. And thats the energy you will get out of me on race day!

The Bronx Burners Run Club is a 501c3 nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes. We’re building a stronger Bronx community through opportunities in sport. Empowering all through health & wellness, social, and academic initiatives to expand their potential.

Every dollar we raise in our Scholarship Fund goes directly to support our student athletes. To date, we have been able to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our members.

On top of being a nonprofit, we are also a run club that meets weekly at 7PM at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx, right outside of Yankee stadium. Our weekly practices are a time for us to gather as a community around something we all love - running! Practices are open to all ages and abilities.

Hey, I'm Courtney and I am running the 2024 New York City Marathon (my first marathon!) as a part of the Bronx Burners Run Club Charity Team—a registered New York nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes.

At Bronx Burners RC, we build and strengthen the Bronx running community. Our initiatives and activities are designed for all backgrounds and paces to help you achieve your goals, train with others, challenge yourself, support and meet other runners, inspire and develop friendships, and be the best you. Above all, passion is at the heart and soul of everything we do.

Every dollar we raise in our Scholarship Fund goes directly to our student athletes. To date, we have been able to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our athletes.

On top of being a nonprofit, we are also a run club that meets weekly at 7PM at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx, right outside of Yankee Stadium. Our weekly practices are a time for us to gather as a community around something we all love—running! Practices are open to all ages and abilities.

I hope you will consider donating to this incredible cause to be the change in a young athlete's future. Thank you for your generous contribution and see you on November 3rd for my very first marathon!

Friends and Fam! I'm both honored and thrilled to announce that I'm running in the 2024 New York City Marathon as part of the Bronx Burners RC Charity Team!

The Bronx Burners Run Club is a registered New York nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes in a multitude of capacities! More specifically, through our Scholarship and Inclusivity fund, we provide financial support for academic pursuits, guidance to navigate the educational system, as well as resources and equipment. Beyond the scholarship and at the core of our mission, is building strong character in all of our student athletes. Through our mentorship program, we guide and challenge our student athletes to be the best versions of themselves on and off the track. Our weekly practices right outside of Yankee Stadium at Macombs Dam park, serve as a foundation for this growth and development (and most importantly fun!). In the Bronx Burners community, initiatives and activities are designed for all backgrounds and running paces to help members achieve their goals, train with others, challenge themselves, foster connections, and open doors to opportunities that may otherwise be inaccessible.

Your donation to The Bronx Burners Scholarship Fund goes directly to our student athletes. To date, we have been able to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our athletes.

This cause is especially meaningful to me. As a kid, I grew up playing nearly every sport, attending summer camps, and coaching in the Special Olympics. I'm grateful for these experiences as they've taught me the importance of community, relationships, and opportunity. They've inspired me to give back and help create similar opportunities for Bronx youth athletes that may otherwise be inaccessible.

Running with these kids right in the backyard of Yankee Stadium on Wednesday nights has been an incredible experience. The countless smiles, high fives, and genuine joy have been truly inspiring! Your support directly contributes to bringing smiles to our kids' faces.

Please consider supporting our cause by donating! And mark your calendars to cheer us on November 3rd as the Burners torch the NYC Marathon! We are beyond grateful for your support. Let's get it!

-Ryan

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Decided to put (your) money where my mouth is and sign up to run the NEW YORK CITY MARATHON!!!!!!!!!!!!

Training is underway and the body is feeling good. Wish I could say the same for the ears of my training buddies that are suffering with my constant dribble but nothing noise cancelling headphones can't fix.

I am running as a part of the Bronx Burners RC Charity Team. Not only is this event the best day of the year and something amazing to be a part of, doing it and raising money and awareness for this charity is an epic bonus!

The Bronx Burners Run Club is a registered New York nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes. Bronx Burners Running Club is all about building and strengthening the Bronx running community.

Initiatives and activities are designed for all backgrounds and paces to help achieve goals, train with others, challenge each other, support and meet other runners, inspire and develop friendships and be the best individual. Above all, passion is at the heart and soul of everything that Bronx Burners do.

Every dollar we raise goes directly to our student athletes in a Scholarship Fund. To date, this group has been able to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our athletes.

Any donation is incredibly appreciate <3

Hello everyone! Exciting news - I am running the 2024 New York City Marathon as a part of the Bronx Burners RC Charity Team!

The Bronx Burners Run Club is a registered New York nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes. At Bronx Burners Running Club, we build and strengthen the Bronx running community. Our initiatives and activities are designed for all backgrounds and paces to help achieve goals, train with others, all while challenging oneself, supporting and meeting other runners, and developing friendships along the way. Above all, passion is at the heart and soul of everything that we do.

Every dollar raised in our Scholarship Fund goes directly to the student athletes. To date, we have been able to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our athletes.

To be able to run is a gift in itself... to be able to run and raise money along the way is a gift and a privilege. I am beyond excited to be back on the running grind and getting to participate in the New York Marathon 2024 is quite the honor.

I'm excited to share that I will be running the 2024 New York City Marathon as a part of the Bronx Burners RC Charity Team! The Bronx Burners Run Club is a registered New York nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes in a multitude of capacities - financially through our Scholarship and Inclusivity Fund to support their academic goals, through mentorship, and through weekly practices that serve as a vehicle to strengthen community and foster connections on and off the track.

Our initiatives and activities are designed for all backgrounds and running paces to help members achieve their goals, train with others, challenge themselves, support and meet other runners, inspire and develop friendships, and be the best you. Above all, passion is at the heart and soul of everything that we do. Every dollar we raise in our Scholarship Fund goes directly to our student athletes. To date, we have been able to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our athletes. 

Though running brings the group together, the Bronx Burners has become a second family and support system to its members. Sports play an invaluable role in building character, learning lessons, building community, and opening doors, whether financially or through other opportunities. I am honored to contribute to a meaningful cause and incredible community. I have committed to raising $4,000 for the Bronx Burners Run Club, and I would greatly appreciate your support. A donation of any size would be very meaningful to me to further the initiatives and scholarship opportunities of the Bronx Burners. Thanks so much!

I'm running the 2024 New York City Marathon (my first ever!) as a part of the Bronx Burners Run Club Charity Team! The Bronx Burners Run Club is a registered New York nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes, aiming to strengthen the Bronx running community.

Every dollar we raise in our Scholarship Fund goes directly to our student athletes. To date, we have raised over $25,000 to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our athletes. Please help us to reach our goal of $100,000 by the end of 2025 and support my dream of running the NYC Marathon.

My Bronx Burners Story: I moved to NYC in June 2023; one of the reasons for moving here was to get more involved in the running community and give back in some way. I reached out to Shaq Roberts (co-founder of the Bronx Burners) thru TikTok (yes, TikTok lol); we went for a 6-mile loop around Central Park a month later. I asked him about run clubs and he told me him and a friend (Rob Dalto, co-founder) were planning on starting one up in the Bronx. They met a few HS Athletes at the track and wanted to build community around the bond they quickly formed thru running.

I met up with them in August 2023 and it changed the way I view Wednesdays. For the last year, almost every Wednesday night has been spent up at the track outside Yankee Stadium running laps and training for races with the Bronx Burners. I've seen practices grow from 3 people (see below: Day 1 - Shaq, Yusuf (HS Athlete), and I) to 25+ people a week consistently showing up to spend time with each other and bounce positive energy off one another running around a 400m track.

The growth of this community is something I'm proud to be part of and I look forward to seeing the greater impact we can have on the Bronx running community. The possibilities are endless.

My Running Story: If you know me, you know I was never a runner; I have flat feet and weak ankles. You also know I like to do things that are hard and challenge me. I'll be running the 2024 New York City Marathon this year in representation of the run club that has helped me find some of my closest friends and a strong community in a big city that can be lonely at times. I'm honored to wear the Bronx Burners logo across my chest and will be putting in the work to throw down a strong effort on November 3rd, 2024.

Below are some of my favorite Bronx Burners pictures from the last year - thank you so much for taking the time to read this; I appreciate your support!

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I am running the 2024 New York City Marathon as a part of the Bronx Burners RC Charity Team on November 3rd.

The Bronx Burners Run Club is a registered New York nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes. At Bronx Burners Running Club, we build and strengthen the Bronx running community. Our initiatives and activities are designed for all backgrounds and paces to help you achieve your goals, train with others, challenge yourself, support and meet other runners, inspire and develop friendships and be the best you. Above all, passion is at the heart and soul of everything that we do.

Every dollar we raise in our Scholarship Fund goes directly to our student athletes. To date, we have been able to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our athletes.

On top of being a nonprofit, we are also a run club that meets weekly at 7PM at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx, right outside of Yankee stadium. Our weekly practices are a time for us to gather as a community around something we all love - running! Practices are open to all ages and abilities.

Thanks for all your support :)

I'm excited to share that I will be running the 2024 New York City Marathon as a part of the Bronx Burners RC Charity Team!

The Bronx Burners Run Club is a registered New York nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes. At Bronx Burners Running Club, we build and strengthen the Bronx running community. Our initiatives and activities are designed for all backgrounds and paces to help you achieve your goals, train with others, challenge yourself, support and meet other runners, inspire and develop friendships and be the best you. Above all, passion is at the heart and soul of everything that we do.

Every dollar we raise in our Scholarship Fund goes directly to our student athletes. To date, we have been able to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our athletes.

Running brings the community together, the Bronx Burners has become a second family and support system to its members. Sports can play a vital role in building character, teamwork, building community, and opening doors, whether by financial means or other opportunities. I'm honored to contribute to a meaningful cause and incredible community. I have committed to raising $3,500 for the Bronx Burners Run Club, and I would greatly appreciate your support. A donation of any size would be very meaningful to me to further the initiatives and scholarship opportunities of the Bronx Burners. Thanks so much!

It's *official* ~ I am running the 2024 New York City TCS New York City Marathon and am going to be using my spot to sponsor & fundraise for my amazing Run Club & nonprofit, the Bronx Burners!

The Bronx Burners Run Club is a registered New York nonprofit that supports local Bronx youth athletes. At Bronx Burners Running Club, we build and strengthen the Bronx running community. Our initiatives and activities are designed for all backgrounds and paces to help you achieve your goals, train with others, challenge yourself, support and meet other runners, inspire and develop friendships and be the best you. Above all, passion is at the heart and soul of everything that we do.

Every dollar we raise in our Scholarship Fund goes DIRECTLY to our student athletes.

To date, we have been able to provide scholarships for college education, summer running camps, and other sports-focused activities for our athletes.

On top of being a nonprofit, we are also a run club that meets weekly at 7PM at Macombs Dam Park in the Bronx, right outside of Yankee stadium. Our weekly practices are a time for us to gather as a community around something we all love - running! Practices are open to all ages and abilities.

We're going to be giving out $25,000 in scholarships at the end of July. My proposal ~ help me get to $5,000! $5,000 is the average amount in scholarships that each student receives - so lets make one more student's year. Every dollar counts toward reaching this goal, so anything you can contribute will be appreciated! Are you in?!

Those who know me know that every Wednesday night, I'm on the track at Macombs Dam Park with the Bronx Burners - my favorite team I've been a part of.

Bronx Burners Run Club is a registered New York State Not-for-Profit Organization. All proceeds go directly to our scholarship fund for our young athletes and to make running events accessible for those who need the financial support.

This is about community and opportunity. What we stand for runs way deeper than the miles we enjoy together. But boy do we enjoy those miles together :)

Your donation makes a big difference, and we welcome you to take it a step further and get involved in our community! Every dollar we raise goes directly back to our athletes' scholarship funds. Come see us Wednesday nights 7:00pm at Macombs Dam Park in the South Bronx or reach out to us! We're not hard to find!

Bronx Burners RC Website

Last year we founded the Bronx Burners as a 501c3, focused on community and opportunity. Every Wednesday night we build our community through practice at Macombs Dam Park and create opportunity through academic scholarships for our youth members. Our goal is to raise $100,000 this year.