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New York Road Runners (NYRR) introduces a free summer program for high school boys, NYRR Trailblazers, starting June 28, 2027. The six-week program concludes with a 5K race at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K.
Modeled after the successful NYRR Run for the Future for teenage girls, NYRR Trailblazers focuses on community and mentorship. NYRR CEO Rob Simmelkjaer emphasizes the program's role in combating loneliness among young men. Read more culture coverage.
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NYRR Trailblazers aims to build community and confidence among young men. New York Road Runners (NYRR) introduces a free summer program for high school boys, NYRR Trailblazers, starting June 28, 2027. The six-week program concludes with a 5K race at the Percy Sutton Harlem 5K.
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Runner World published this brief on October 16, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 15, 2026.
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