From the American Legacy Foundation:

“Interested in running in the ING New York City Marathon? Get guaranteed entry by running for the American Legacy Foundation, one of the Marathon’s official charity partners. You can help us raise money for our life-saving work AND accomplish a life-long goal. Each Team Legacy runner is guaranteed entry into the Marathon in return for fundraising $2,500. Slots are limited, so if you have always dreamed of running the Marathon, join Team Legacy and help us build a world where young people reject tobacco and anyone can quit!

For more information visit:

http://www.americanlegacy.org/marathon.aspx