[2][3] Allan Steinfeld succeeded Lebow and was named technical director of the New York City Marathon, which he was credited with modernizing, in 1981.

Upon the sale of that building, the organization announced a move to and creation of a Run Center near Columbus Circle the following year.

[8] NYRR serves runners of all ages and abilities annually through races, community open runs, walks, training, virtual products, and other running-related programming.

The organization's free youth programs and events serve kids in New York City's five boroughs and across the country.

The club gives out the annual Abebe Bikila Award in recognition of individuals who have contributed to the sport of running.