TCS New York City Marathon
November 1, 2026
New York City, NY
Team GDMF is back in NYC again this year as an official charity partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon with 10 bibs!
The Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation’s NYC Marathon team is officially full, but you can still run in support of the cause and donate—stay tuned as we introduce this year’s incredible team.
Our goal for this event is to raise $50,000. Can you help?
Questions? Please email marathon@Glendohertyfoundation.org.
2026 Team GDMF NYC.
List of Services
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Kyle Davis
Kyle is proud to run the TCS New York City Marathon in support of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation, a cause that is deeply personal to him. With both his father and grandfather having served in the U.S. Army, and a career supporting the military, special operations, and intelligence communities, Kyle has a deep appreciation for those who serve.
Through business school and consulting, many of Kyle's closest friends and colleagues have come from the military and special operations communities. He has seen firsthand the impact veterans make when they successfully transition to civilian life, making it an honor to support the Foundation's mission to empower veterans and their families.
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Dan Diccicco
Dan is proud to run the New York City Marathon in support of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. A 2010 West Point graduate, he served eight years in the U.S. Army as an aviation officer, flying Black Hawk helicopters and deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Having transitioned from military service to the civilian workforce, Dan understands firsthand the challenges many veterans face. He is passionate about helping veterans navigate that transition and believes organizations like the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation play a critical role in providing the support and opportunities veterans deserve. He is honored to help raise funds for their mission.
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Jessie Ehret
Glen Doherty was a close family friend of Jessie's who cheered her and her brother on from the sidelines of their childhood soccer games and became a cherished presence in their lives. As both a friend, and a recipient of a GDMF scholarship, Jessie is deeply grateful for the Foundation's impact and proud to run in honor of Glen's legacy and service. Raised in a Navy family, with both parents serving as Naval officers and her brother currently in Navy flight training, service has always been a central part of her life. Jessie is honored to run the New York City Marathon in support of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation.
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Ashley Gladden
Ashley is honored to run the New York City Marathon in support of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. She currently serves in the U.S. Air Force and teaches yoga on base, where she works with active duty service members and veterans every day.
Inspired by the strength and resilience of the military community, Ashley is proud to run her first marathon while raising funds to support veterans and special operations families. She is grateful for the opportunity to honor Glen Doherty's legacy and support the Foundation's important mission.
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Jordan Johnson
Jordan is proud to be running the New York City Marathon in support of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation, inspired by her family's military service and her longstanding connection to the special operations community. Those experiences have given her a deep appreciation for the extraordinary sacrifices made by service members and their families..
She understands that the transition to civilian life can be especially challenging for these veterans and is proud to support the Foundation's mission of providing critical resources and opportunities to those who have served.
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Ian Murphy
Growing up in Scituate, Massachusetts, Ian learned about Glen Doherty's story at a young age and has long admired his legacy of courage and service. Today, his connection to the military community continues through his brother, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy who now serves in the Marine Corps, and his work for a veteran-owned business led by a former Army Ranger.
Ian is proud to run the TCS New York City Marathon in honor of Glen's legacy while supporting the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's mission. He hopes to challenge himself with a personal goal of finishing the race in under three hours while raising funds to support veterans and their families.
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Hanna Nalls
After serving in the U.S. Army and recently transitioning to civilian life, Hanna understands firsthand the challenges many veterans face as they begin their next chapter. Through both her own experience and the experiences of the Soldiers she led, she has seen how meaningful the right support can be during that transition.
Hanna is proud to run the New York City Marathon in support of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. She believes veterans deserve lifelong support and is honored to help raise funds that empower service members and their families long after their military service ends.
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Kate Provencher
Kate comes from a family deeply rooted in military service, with her husband having served over 20 years on active duty, including time with the 75th Ranger Regiment, and her brothers also serving in the U.S. Navy. She is incredibly proud of her family's dedication and the sacrifices they have made in service to our country.
With a deep passion for supporting the military community, Kate is honored to run the New York City Marathon in support of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. The opportunity to combine her love of running with her commitment to honoring and supporting those who serve makes this cause especially meaningful to her.
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Lisa Simmons
Lisa’s connection to the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation runs deep. A Woburn resident, she has supported the Foundation through the GDMF Road Race and has followed Glen’s story since her time as a producer at WCVB-TV, where she covered the 2012 attack extensively. That experience strengthened her commitment to honoring those who have lost their lives to violence and supporting the families and communities left behind.
After the Boston Marathon bombing, Lisa discovered running as a way to give back and became deeply involved with Team MR8. Today, she is honored to continue that tradition of service by running the New York City Marathon in support of GDMF. Through her work and community involvement, Lisa has seen the importance of supporting veterans and is proud to help honor Glen’s legacy and the sacrifices of those who serve.
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Jeff Yarvis
Jeff is honored to run the New York City Marathon in support of the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation. A 34-year Army veteran, combat veteran, retired Colonel, and Bronze Star recipient, Jeff has dedicated his career to serving warriors and supporting those impacted by the visible and invisible wounds of war. His work as a military social work practitioner, researcher, and professor has focused on improving care for veterans and their families.
While Jeff never had the opportunity to meet Glen, he sees in Glen the same spirit of service, courage, and commitment embodied by the warriors he served alongside and cared for throughout his career. With a proud family tradition of military service, Jeff is deeply connected to the Foundation’s mission and honored to run in Glen’s name while supporting the veteran community he has dedicated his life to serving.
About Team GDMF NYC 2026!
We have 10 charity bibs for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026. As of today our Team is FULL!
Our goal is to hit $50,000 to provide scholarships to members of our Special Operations Community, like Glen. Glen was a former Navy SEAL, killed in Benghazi, Libya when our American Consulate was attacked by terrorists. We established the Foundation to honor Glen, his love for life and dedication to this country.
THE GOAL
- To raise $50,000 for the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation and in true Glen fashion, bring together great people for a good time!
THE PERKS
- Fantastic GDMF gear – race shirt, hats and other incentives
- Help with training plans and course strategy (free training app!)
- Assistance with set up on our fundraising platform (Haku)
- Team fundraising plans complete with email templates for you to customize
- Team and individual runner advertising on our website and social media platforms
WHY PARTICIPATE?
- Run to challenge yourself, stay fit AND raise money for a fantastic cause!
- Since 2013, the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation has provided scholarships to 135 amazing individuals - your efforts will help fund new GDMF Scholars!
- Because Glen would be honored to have you on his team!
QUESTIONS?
- Please contact Team GDMF Marathon Team Organizers Kristin Donahue or Erica Horenstein.
Please note: All entry fees and accommodations must be paid for by the participants.
See what it's like to run the TCS New York City Marathon - then join us!

