The Children’s Tumor Foundation NF Endurance Team gives participants the opportunity to run, bike, or swim in endurance events across the country. Get a guaranteed spot in premier and often sold-out races, participate in running or cycling events around the world, take on a new challenge with an obstacle course or triathlon…you can even “Choose Your Own Challenge” and pick any adventure you’d like to tackle to benefit CTF.
CTF Partners with World Marathon Majors Events!
CTF has been a longstanding partner to the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the TCS New York City Marathon. In 2022, CTF added the BMW Berlin-Marathon to its event roster. In 2025, CTF will begin sending NF Endurance athletes to the TCS London Marathon and the TCS Sydney Marathon, and in 2026, we’ll have a team for the Tokyo Marathon! Details on Sydney and Tokyo will be available soon.
September 21, 2025
NF Endurance athletes seeking guaranteed entry to the BMW Berlin-Marathon commit to raising $3,500 for CTF in exchange for race entry as well as a host of benefits and amenities. To apply for a spot on the team, fill out an application.
October 12, 2025
At present, all of CTF’s entries to the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon have been filled and we have moved to a Waiting List. To join the Waiting List, please click the button below.
Join the Waiting List
November 2, 2025
NF Endurance athletes seeking guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon commit to raising $5,000 for CTF in exchange for race entry as well as a host of benefits and amenities. To apply for a spot on the team, fill out an application.
Official Partner
The Children’s Tumor Foundation is now an official charity partner of the TCS London Marathon in London, England, an elite race that is part of the World Marathon Majors. Entries for the 2025 TCS London Marathon (April 2025) are still available. Applicants can also express interest in the 2026 event. Athletes must commit to fundraising $10,000 to advance CTF’s mission to end NF, using the race to improve the lives of millions living with neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis.
Find an event
Run with realbuzz to END NF!
We’ve partnered with realbuzz to offer more opportunities for you to run in support of CTF.
How it works:
- View the available events below.
- Click the “Register” button for your chosen race. On the realbuzz event page, find the “Run for a partner charity” box and click “Enter Now.” Pay the realbuzz deposit fee (refunded upon reaching fundraising minimum).
- Create your personal CTF fundraising page here. Set corresponding fundraising minimum (noted for each event), or aim higher!
- Reach 75% toward that race’s minimum 60 days before the event in order to register for your race at no additional charge.
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2025 Marathons
No events in your area?
Climb a mountain, cycle across the country, or run/walk in any race not on our NF Endurance team schedule -- the challenge is up to you! Sign up with the NF Endurance Team and pick the event of your choice to fundraise for the Children’s Tumor Foundation.
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Why you should get involved
NF Heroes
Get to know NF Heroes - individuals living with NF - their stories will push you across the finish line
Earn Incentives
Earn a variety of fun prizes when you reach fundraising milestones
