NYRR gift 400 pairs of shoes to NYC students ahead of TCS NYC Marathon
Sophia Chen
Sophia Chen
Reporter · Garden City, NY
Sophia Chen is a dedicated education reporter with a background in teaching, having earned her Master’s in Education from Columbia University. With a focus on the Garden City School District, she previously reported for the New York Times’ local section, bringing a teacher's perspective to her coverage.
More from Sophia →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9:06 PM · 1 min read
More than 400 students from across New York City's five boroughs received new running shoes Friday as part of a giveaway organized by New York Road Runners and New Balance ahead of the TCS New York City Marathon.