News Release: FRNY Announces Sponsors of 45th Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Run™ 4M
ATHLOS, Boxers NYC, Citizens, Hospital for Special Surgery, Lifeway, New Balance, Peloton, and Volvo support the newly renamed race as thousands of LGBTQ+ runners and allies prepare to fill Central Park during NYC Pride weekend
NEW YORK, NY — June 8, 2026 — Front Runners New York (FRNY), the world’s largest LGBTQ+ running club, today announced the official sponsors of the 2026 Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run™ 4M, taking place Saturday, June 27, at 8:00AM in Central Park in partnership with New York Road Runners (NYRR).
Under the theme “Hearts in Motion: United in Every Stride,” the sold-out 45th annual Pride Run will bring thousands of LGBTQ+ runners, walkers, wheelers, and allies together during NYC Pride weekend. Proceeds from this year’s race will support Housing Works, selected by FRNY members as the 2026 beneficiary in recognition of its lifesaving healthcare, housing, and advocacy for low-income and marginalized New Yorkers.
The 2026 Pride Run is supported by ATHLOS, Boxers NYC, Citizens, Hospital for Special Surgery, Lifeway, New Balance, Peloton, and Volvo. Together, these sponsors help bring one of NYC Pride weekend’s most recognizable traditions to life.
ATHLOS, the premiere, women’s only professional track and field league, joins as a first time sponsor of the Pride Run, showcasing a partnership between events seeking to elevate equitable sport and athletics. Visit the ATHLOS tent at the Festival to get a special Pride Run glam shot!
Boxers NYC, known as “America’s Gay Sports Bar,” continues its longstanding connection to New York City’s LGBTQ+ sports community through its support of the Pride Run. Join us at Boxer’s to kick off Pride with a happy hour from 6-9pm on Tuesday June 23, and for the official afterparty after the race at 3pm.
Citizens, the official bank of New York Road Runners, joins as a first-time sponsor of the 2026 Pride Run as part of its ongoing commitment to athletes, fans, volunteers, and residents across events throughout the five boroughs. Don’t miss the post-race popsicles sponsored by Citizens!
Hospital for Special Surgery, the official hospital of the Pride Run, supports this year’s race in keeping with its purpose of helping people get back to what they need and love to do. HSS returns for its second year as the Singlet Sponsor of the race - plus, visit them in the Festival area.
Lifeway continues its support of the Pride Run, building on its mission to improve life one glass at a time and its longstanding commitment to charitable partnerships. Get a taste of kefir in the post-race Festival area!
New Balance, the official apparel of the Pride Run, continues its commitment to empowering people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world through its support of the Pride Run. Don’t miss the New Balance tent at the post-race Festival!
Peloton continues its support of the Pride Run as part of its mission to help everyone become the best version of themselves through movement and wellness while creating more inclusive communities. Peloton returns in its second year as the bib sponsor of the Pride Run.
Volvo once again supports the Pride Run, reflecting its commitment to improving and protecting people’s lives and to supporting the communities it serves. Don’t miss the lead vehicle, a brand new all electric Volvo EX-90, leading the way out front of the Pride Run. In addition, Volvo graciously hosts Front Runners New York for a panel discussion and community run on June 24 and a champagne toast on June 26.
“This year’s Pride Run sponsors are helping thousands of LGBTQ+ people and allies take up space together — openly and joyfully — in the heart of New York City,” said Ryan Hallett, President of Front Runners New York. “That visibility has always mattered, but especially now, when LGBTQ+ people are once again being told, in too many places and too many ways, that our lives, our identities, and our belonging are open to debate. We are grateful to ATHLOS, Boxers, Citizens, HSS, Lifeway, New Balance, Peloton, and Volvo for supporting a race that celebrates our community while generating meaningful support for Housing Works and the New Yorkers who rely on its care, housing, and advocacy.”
Beginning this year, the race is formally named the Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run™, adding “Q+” to reflect the full breadth of the community it celebrates and the club’s belief that Pride is strongest when everyone moves forward together. The updated race logo incorporates the Progress Pride flag, carrying that commitment forward.
The Pride Run was first held in Central Park in 1982, establishing an enduring partnership among Front Runners New York, New York Road Runners, and the City of New York. Since then, it has grown into a marquee event of NYC Pride weekend, raising more than $300,000 for LGBTQ+ nonprofits. In 2019, the race made history by setting the Guinness World Record for the largest pride charity run, with more than 10,200 finishers.
“On race morning, the strength of our community is everywhere — in every runner, every volunteer, every cheer zone, and every person who joins us in Central Park,” said J Solle, 2026 Front Runners New York LGBTQ+ Pride Run™ 4M Director. “We’re grateful for all our sponsors and partners who show up for this community year in and year out. Every participant and every sponsor helps carry that energy into race day and beyond by supporting Front Runners New York and Housing Works and its lifesaving work in our community.”
Born out of the AIDS crisis in New York City, Housing Works is a healing community that fights for inclusive care, social justice, and an end to homelessness. Founded in 1990 as the housing committee of ACT UP, the organization is now a leading provider of integrated healthcare, supportive housing, wraparound services, and advocacy for low-income and marginalized New Yorkers affected by HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses.
This year, more than 20 Housing Works board members, staff, and clients will participate in the Pride Run as part of the organization’s team. Although the race is sold out, a limited number of charity bibs remain available to runners who commit to raising at least $500 in support of Front Runners New York and Housing Works by June 26, 2026.
For information about the Pride Run, charity bibs, or Front Runners New York, visit www.frny.org. For more information about Housing Works, visit www.housingworks.org.
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Front Runners New York
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