RUN THE 2020 UNITED AIRLINES NYC HALF MARATHON WITH FREE TO RUN
Would you like to run 13.1 miles from Brooklyn to Central Park, and support an amazing cause? Be part of Team Free to Run on Sunday the 15th of March, 2020, and run the NYRR United Airlines NYC Half Marathon! We are proud to be an official charity partner and through our partnership with New York Road Runners, we have guaranteed paid entries for a team of runners who are willing to run the half marathon and fundraise for Free to Run.
The United Airlines NYC Half is an amazing experience for any runner! The course begins near Prospect Park in Brooklyn, before crossing the Manhattan Bridge, running through Times Square, and finishing in Central Park. Don’t miss out on a chance to stop traffic in the heart of New York City!
Why should you run with our team?
As a Free to Run United Airlines NYC Half Marathon Runner, you'll receive a number of benefits including:
Guaranteed entry into the 2020 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 15th. Free to Run will cover the entire race entry fee, valued at $130.
A pre-race meet-up the weekend of the half marathon with our entire team.
A Free to Run race day shirt.
The incredible satisfaction of knowing that you're helping women and girls who are living in regions of conflict to experience the power of sports, often for the first time!
Photo credit: New York Road Runners
Fundraising Commitment
Free to Run team members who accept one of our guaranteed and paid entries must commit to raising a minimum of $1,800 by race day to support our programs. Your fundraising support is a tremendous gift to our organisation and the people we serve. Your funds will enable us to expand our innovative sports programs in regions like Afghanistan and Iraq.
Application Details
To apply, please send an email to NewYork@FreetoRun.org. Tell us why you want to run in the 2020 NYC Half Marathon, and why the mission of Free to Run is important to you. Please let us know about who you are, where you are from, and what experience you have fundraising for a cause. No worries if this would be your first time fundraising! We would love to hear your story! Applicants will be selected on a rolling basis until all team members places have been filled.
Do you already have a guaranteed entry?
You are still welcome to join us! For a reduced fundraising commitment, you can join our team, meet great people, and help out an amazing charity. Email us at newyork@freetorun.org to learn more.