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Thank you for your interest in joining Team Active Minds at the

2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 15, 2026!

Experience the bright lights of New York City for this unique 13.1-mile journey through Brooklyn, over the historic Manhattan Bridge and along FDR Drive. Runners also get the unique opportunity to run through Times Square and finish in Central Park.

As an official 2026 Charity Partner, we can help make your miles matter by supporting Active Minds: the nation's leading nonprofit focused on mental health education, awareness, and mobilization for youth and young adults.

Benefits of joining Team Active Minds for the NYC Half Marathon include:

A customizable, personal fundraising page to share your connection
Fundraising that goes towards mental health change for youth and young adults nationwide
Personalized support, graphics, templates, tools, and resources from our dedicated Community Fundraising Team
Unique swag and Team Active Minds gear as you hit your fundraising benchmarks
Guaranteed entry into the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half (if accepted into the program)
Fundraising requirement: $3,000 minimum

Please fill out the application below to be considered for the Team Active Minds 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon team. We will review all submissions and provide an update within 2 business days. Please note the following:

If you receive an invitation you will have 48 hours to accept and complete the required steps to get you officially registered for the race. If you do not complete the registration within this time period, your invitation may be offered to someone else.
If you are applying for entry through Team Active Minds there is a required fundraising minimum of at least $3,000.
You agree to reaching the minimum one week after race day on March 23, 2026 and are required to cover the difference, as stated in the fundraising agreement.
If you have secured your own entry and are applying to be part of Team Active Minds and setup a fundraising page, there is no fundraising minimum.

If you have questions, please reach out to Sam Piraneo before completing your application at sam@activeminds.org team or 202-799-9114

How would you like to join the 2026 NYC Half Marathon?

I am applying for entry though Team Active MindsI have secured my own entry but would like to run with Team Active Minds

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Fundraising Requirement

All participants must fulfill the $3,000 fundraising requirement by March 23, 2026, one week after the event. Your credit card information is required to secure your entry. If accepted, Team Active Minds runners are responsible for paying a registration fee to secure their entry. In exchange for this guaranteed entry, you agree to raising a minimum of the amount listed above due no later than March 23, 2026.

50% of your commitment ($1,500) must be raised by January 31, 2026 to receive official race registration. You will be responsible for completing both Team Active Minds registration and race registration before all relevant deadlines.

I pledge to raise the fundraising commitment associated with my race of choice.

What is your fundraising goal?

Do you have past fundraising experience? Please share any examples of your past fundraising efforts and successes. If you have run for a charity program in the past, please also include that information.

How do you plan to reach your fundraising goal? Please include as much information as possible about your fundraising plan.

You have your own entry

By submitting your application to Team Active Minds you are confirming you have secured your own entry to the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon and will not be eligible to earn or receive guaranteed entry or a bib.

You are only applying to setup a fundraising page to make your miles matter with this race and highlight your commitment to the mental health movement. You'll earn some great race gear and team swag along the way and be part of our Team Active Minds community! There is NO cost to participate as you have your own entry, but we encourage you to set a fundraising goal that can make a difference in this effort.

I understand I am only applying to setup a fundraising page and to join Team Active Minds. I will not not receive entry to this race from Active Minds.

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How can we help you achieve your fundraising efforts and outreach? We'll share templates, tools, graphics, sample messaging and more - but if there's anything that would be helpful to your efforts, please let us know:

Confirmation of Terms

If selected for the Team Active Minds 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, I understand I am responsible for all charges if I have not fulfilled my commitment amount by March 23, 2026. Even if I am not able to participate in the 2026 United Airlines Half Marathon due to injury or other circumstances, I will still be required to fulfill the commitment. I understand I am responsible for claiming my guaranteed entry, and will pay all registration fees associated with my participation. I understand I am responsible for providing my credit card information electronically upon creation of my Team Active Minds fundraising page. I understand I am not on the team until officially notified by a member of Active Minds and complete my registration.

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