Team Chapel was formed in 2011 when Pastor Robert Hartwell, Pastor of The Chapel School, applied for and was granted a small charity license for the 2011 ING New York City Marathon. This highly sought-after opportunity permitted five "Team Chapel" runners to participate in the marathon, supporting The Chapel School Scholarship Fund.  Pastor Hartwell led the first Team Chapel as coach and runner. 
Through the efforts of Team Chapel,  students may find the extra financial help they need to attend our excellent Chapel School and reach their full potential. Thousands of dollars have been raised, empowering many students with quality, Christian education.  

The partnership between The Chapel School and New York Road Runners has continued to thrive and expand. Each November Team Chapel seeks runners for the TCS New York City Marathon, and each March we seek runners for the TCS NYC Half on behalf of Team Chapel Arts, with proceeds supporting our growing art program (including Band, Choral Music, Fine Art, and Drama).
The team looks for community members to run a classic New York City race and serve as ambassadors of the arts. These running ambassadors help raise awareness and funding for The Chapel School Art Programs to meet the ongoing budgetary needs to grow the program.