We are proud to partner with New York Road Runners, securing coveted spots each year for our United Airlines NYC Half and TCS New York City Marathon teams. Lace up and take strides in creating access to transformative opportunities for young people.

Star Runners

Andrew Stone

Patron Circle Member and Chief Brand & Culture Officer at Bluestone Lane. His running journey spans 100+ miles across 4 marathon runs, contributing significantly to our team’s success and vibrant camaraderie by hosting an annual fundraiser at Bluestone Lane.

Dave Mielke

Board Member and Retired Partner of PwC’s Deals Practice. His dedication to our cause is unmatched, with a remarkable record of 3 full marathons and 11 half marathons under his belt, totaling over 220 miles in support of our mission.

Jefri Schmidt

Design Director at ICNCLST, (our friends who helped transform the Free Arts NYC brand!) and a longtime supporter of Free Arts Marathon teams, most recently completed the 2024 Marathon in sub-3 hours.

We run in style, sporting limited edition team shirts designed by artists who champion our cause.

Team Metrics

Our marathon team is a dynamic creative community of runners from diverse industries, united by a shared commitment to building bridges and empowering the next generation. With a team of 45 runners and over 1,000 annual donors, we turn collective passion into meaningful impact.

If my running style was a work of art, it would be...

If my running style was a work of art, it would be...

  • “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat because I love running in Prospect Park and people watching as I run.

    —Raphael Anastas

  • “‘Transverse Line’ by Kandinsky—the seemingly chaotic energy of this piece reminds me of all the different elements that go into training. The time in the gym and on the pavement, my mental state, what I eat, how much I sleep, the good runs and the bad. Even though it seems like a mess and I may not hit all my goals, when I step back all the elements somehow harmonize to make for a pretty exciting journey and a beautiful part of me.”

    —Katie Mann, 2025 Half Marathon

  • “Robert Frost’s poem ‘Stopping by Woodson a Snowy Evening’—I love running in the woods and experiencing nature.”

    —Kellee McEwen, 2025 Half Marathon

  • “My running style is ‘The Weight of the Elements’ by Raymond Pettibon because I bring pure punk poetry.“

    —Daniel Plenge, 2025 Half Marathon

  • “My running style is slow and steady like the artworkof Ronnie Tjampitjinpa.”

    —Andrew Stone, 2025 Half Marathon

  • “Monet’s Water Lilies— calm, steady, and ‘stopand smell the roses’ -like.”

    —Cix Hamlett, 2025 Half Marathon

  • “I love running at night, then rewarding myself with a coffee. I imagine relaxing at ‘The Café Terrace’ at Night by Vincent van Gogh.”

    —Makoto Matsuo, 2024 Marathon

  • “‘Concentric Circles’ by Wassily Kandinsky symbolizes progression, repetition and structure in my running journey. The colors represent the fun and beauty in experiencing so much of NYC during my training”

    —Emma Joanis, 2024 Marathon

  • “‘Dance the Night’ is energy inducing and encourages dancing at all hours (or running)!”

    —David Baldwin, 2024 Marathon

  • “‘The Garden of Earthly Delights’ by Hieronymus Bosch due to its variety of interpretations. There are so many different running styles.”

    —Luis Colon, 2024 Marathon & Half Marathon

  • “‘The Great Wave Off Kanagawa’ by Katsushika Hokusai”

    —Marc Bart, 2024 Marathon

  • “Jackson Pollock's ‘One: Number 31,’ chaotic on the surface, yet there's an underlying order to the chaos.”

    —Alex Fabugais-Inaba, 2024 Marathon & Half Marathon

  • “‘Nighthawks’ by Edward Hopper is reflective, maybe questioning, but overall content with the moment.”

    —Cole Farris, 2024 Marathon

  • “The collage pinboard on my wall tells the story of all the places I’ve been and the amazing people I’ve met along the way.”

    —Miri Buckland, 2024 Marathon

  • “‘Running Man’ by Giacometti because I often rely on my long strides when running, and my arms can tend to flail a bit!”

    —Jefri Schmidt, 2024 Marathon & Half Marathon

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Bluestone Lane champions community among teammates by hosting an annual gathering, where we rally behind each other's training and fundraising success!

Since 2022, The Athletic Club & Team Free Arts NYC have collectively raised nearly $200,000 through the NYRR Marathon.

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