Run the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half with Run4Fun!

🏅 An Iconic Race. A Powerful Cause. A Life-Changing Experience.

There’s nothing like the United Airlines NYC Half—the sunrise start, the city streets, and the thrill of racing through Times Square before finishing in Central Park. This year, make it even more meaningful. Run for NYC’s youth. Run for mental health. Run with Run4Fun.

By joining our Run4Fun Charity Team, you’ll do more than cross the finish line—you’ll help provide free, trauma-informed running and leadership programs for young people across NYC.

Why Run for Run4Fun?

Joining the Run4Fun team means:

• 💙 Guaranteed Race Entry (limited spots available!)

• 💛 Fundraising Commitment: $1850.00 minimum

• 💙 Support Every Step of the Way

You’ll receive:

• Individualized Training Plans & Coaching – Whether you’re chasing a PR or running your first 13.1, we’ll help you get there.

• Personalized Fundraising Guidance – Easy-to-use tools, social templates, and email scripts to help you hit your goal.

• Official Run4Fun Race Kit – Exclusive team shirt and race-day swag to wear with pride.

• Race-Weekend Perks – Pre-race team meet-up, cheer zones with our youth and families, and a celebratory post-race gathering.

• A Mission for Every Mile (13.1!) – Every step you take helps a young person build confidence, resilience, and a love of movement.

📩 Contact: Nicoletta Nerangis | nicoletta@run4funusa.org | 📞 917-627-2811

Every Mile You Run Creates Opportunities for NYC Youth

• 🏃‍♂️ Expand Mental Health Support – Your fundraising powers free, running-based, trauma-informed programs that help youth build confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being.

• 🎓 Open Doors to College & Leadership – Mentorship, college/essay support, career exploration, and leadership training help young people prepare for their futures.

• 🎨 Arts & Culture Through Running – Destination arts runs bring youth to museums and cultural institutions, broadening their world through movement.

• 🏅 Races & Community Events – Your support covers entry fees, race-day logistics, and transportation so youth can experience the joy of running events.

• 👟 Shoes & Gear for Kids in Need – Your fundraising ensures every child has the gear to participate—no barriers.

• 🧠 Trauma-Informed Coaching – We train coaches in mental-health awareness and trauma-informed practice so kids feel seen, heard, and supported.

Run4Fun’s Impact Across NYC

• 📍 Chinatown – PS 2: Running + SEL programs that build confidence, teamwork, and resilience.

• 📍 Brownsville, Brooklyn – Middle School for Art and Philosophy (MSAP): Since 2016, strengthening leadership and emotional skills through running-based SEL.

• 📍 Jamaica, Queens – PS 182: Safe, inclusive running spaces for hundreds of students to build friendships and self-confidence.

💙 Your Run Supports Youth Mental Health—One Stride at a Time.

We’d love to have you on Team Run4Fun!
📩 Email nicoletta@run4funusa.org | 📞 917-627-2811