# Ariana Grande Writes Kind Note for NYC Marathon Runner

> Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ricky Álvarez wrote a heartfelt note for a stranger after the NYC Marathon.
- Title: Ariana Grande Writes Kind Note for NYC Marathon Runner
- Summary: Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ricky Álvarez wrote a heartfelt note for a stranger after the NYC Marathon. Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez wrote an encouraging…
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- Source: E! Online — https://eonline.com/news/1437757/ariana-grande-boyfriend-ricky-alvarez-write-note-to-nyc-marathon-runner
- Published: 2026-11-03T03:40:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ariana grande, ricky alvarez, nyc marathon, marathon runner, kindness, instagram, random act of kindness, entertainment, celebrity
## Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez Write Note
Ariana Grande and boyfriend Ricky Álvarez helped influencer Ella Schweiger create a random act of kindness during the New York City Marathon Nov. 1, writing an encouraging note for a stranger after the race.

> You did it, Ari + Ricky.
## Ella Schweiger Shares Note
Schweiger received Grande’s note and was delighted when a runner picked it from her giant envelope.

> I can’t believe you picked that one. That’s from Ariana Grande.
## Schweiger’s Reaction
Schweiger expressed gratitude for Grande’s message to a stranger who completed one of the world’s toughest challenges.

> It was so lovely of her to take the time to write a message for a complete stranger who just did one of the toughest challenges in the world!
## Grande’s Message
Grande wrote a note with three hearts and the phrase 'You did it, Ari + Ricky' on a notecard.

> You did it, Ari + Ricky.
## Grande and Álvarez’ Relationship
Grande and Álvarez first dated from 2015 to 2016 but rekindled their romance earlier this year after splitting from Ethan Slater.
## Grande’s Song Change
Grande changed lyrics of her song 'thank u, next' to show her commitment to Álvarez as her finish-line.

> Wrote some songs about Ricky / I’m tryna make him my last.
## Instagram Post
Grande shared a public Instagram carousel showing her and Álvarez embracing with intimate eye contact.
## Schweiger’s Marathon Experience
Schweiger listened to Grande’s 'The Way' to help her complete the marathon.
## Schweiger’s Gratitude
Schweiger thanked Grande for being part of the marathon and for messages that made someone’s day.

> Ariana, thank you for being part of it and to everyone who wrote a message, you made someone’s day.
## Grande’s Public Glimpse
Grande gave a public glimpse of her romance with Álvarez in a Nov. 2 Instagram carousel.
## Schweiger’s Reaction
Schweiger was shocked when she received Grande’s note and shared it with the lucky runner.

> I can’t believe you picked that one. That’s from Ariana Grande.
## Grande’s Note Delivery
Grande delivered her note to Schweiger after the marathon, who then shared it with a runner.
## Key takeaway

Ariana Grande and Ricky Álvarez wrote an encouraging note for a NYC marathon runner after the race.