Four Runners Take on the NYC Marathon for Autistic Adults
NEW YORK – October 29, 2026 -- Four runners with personal ties to autism will line up among more than 55,000 participants at the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon on November 1 to raise funds for services for autistic adults. The race marks the 50th anniversary of the five-borough course.
Team NEXT makes its marathon debut
NEXT for AUTISM, a nonprofit focused on transforming services for autistic adults, is an Official Charity Partner of the marathon for the first time. Its inaugural Team NEXT consists of Eric Caldwell, Holly Fowler, Elizabeth Fox and Michael Mutino. Together they will cover 104.8 miles.
Their goal is to draw attention to a gap: an estimated 5.4 million autistic adults live in the United States, yet inclusive opportunities, services and resources for adults remain significantly limited.