2026 United Airlines NYC Half

Registration is open!

A Girls on the Run participant smiles while outside at program practice

2026 United Airlines NYC Half

Registration is open!

Run with GOTR for the 2026 NYC Half! Each year, SoleMate charity athletes fundraise for Girls on the Run NYC while training for the United Airlines NYC Half. If you would like to run with us, please complete the Interest Form. If you have any questions, please email solemates@gotrnyc.org. See below for more details!

Date

March 15, 2025

Location

New York City

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United Airline NYC Half Details

SoleMates train for the United Airlines NYC Half on March 15, 2026, while raising funds for girls in New York City. As a SoleMate charity athlete, you will receive the support of our SoleMates Committee, staff, and community partners!

Currently, more than 80% of the girls in our program receive financial assistance to participate — and as a SoleMate, you make this possible. Funds raised by SoleMates allow girls the opportunity to participate in our life-changing program, empowering them to be confident, healthy, and joyful. Your support will help us maintain our commitment to serve all girls, regardless of financial need.

To get guaranteed entry into the race, you commit to one of these options:

Fundraise $1,800

You give the gift of a Girls on the Run program season to four students through your fundraising!

Half Marathon Finer Details

Once you register to be a SoleMate, you are responsible for meeting the $1,800 fundraising commitment by March 13 2026. However, we understand that life happens. You get injured, an emergency comes up, or your best friend asks you to be maid of honor for her March 14, 2026 wedding, we will work with you on options to help you achieve your fundraising commitment!

Choose Your Own Half Marathon

Do you have your own entry for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half? Fundraise for our program if you already have guaranteed entry into the race. When you register, select the “I already have my own entry into the 2026 United Airlines Half" option. The fundraising reqiremnt for this is $250, and you can set your goal even higher!

SoleMates Half Marathon Benefits

As a SoleMate, you will receive great benefits while training, including:

SoleMate Events

Special fundraising and training sessions led by our staff, SoleMates Committee, local physical therapy offices, and other community partners

Training Resources

Training plans adjustable to your ability and interest level

Fundraising Support

Fundraising ideas to help you pass your goal, including individual support from our staff

GOTR Gear

Girls on the Run gear, including a training shirt and a singlet to wear on race day!

Race Weekend Events

Race weekend events to share our gratitude and a designated GOTR NYC Cheer station

SoleMate Testimonies

Hear from our SoleMates!

Nicole

"Being a SoleMate for the NYC Marathon was an amazing experience! From the beginning, Girls on the Run supported us and helped us in any way, and it made me excited to fundraise for such an amazing cause. Working towards something and training for the marathon gave me such a strong purpose over the past few months, and I loved the commitment of it. Running the marathon was an experience I'll never forget!"

Elisa

"When I saw GOTR's mission, it just clicked and gave me the inner confidence that I could maybe run a marathon again…and if I can’t do it for myself, I felt I could power through with GOTR's mission in my heart…and so I did."