2026 United Airlines NYC Half

We are so excited to announce that we have been selected as a charity partner for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half.

Due to overwhelming responses, we now have a waitlist for Team EOAA Bibs. If you would like to get added to the waitlist, please email us.

For more information about the race, please click here.

Why Team EOAA?

Your support will help raise critical funds to provide resources that enable the City of East Orange to most effectively care for its at-risk animals and support the people who are dedicated to them. Our volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) organization carries out this mission by fundraising for needs above and beyond the City of East Orange Animal Shelter’s budget, increasing exposure for the shelter’s adoptable animals, funding shelter diversion programs to keep pets in homes, and connecting the shelter’s animals with adopters and rescue groups.

Benefits of running with Team EOAA include:

• Guaranteed race entry
• Personal online fundraising page
• Access to fundraising tips and support
• EOAA-branded team gear

Fundraising

Team EOAA runners must commit to fundraising a minimum of $1,750, due in full by Saturday, March 14, 2026.

In addition to the fundraising pledge, Team EOAA runners are responsible for a $135 sign-up fee paid directly to NYRR and due at the time of registration.

What if I don’t reach my fundraising minimum?

If you do not reach your fundraising minimum by the deadline, EOAA will charge the balance to the credit card indicated on your registration form.

What if I cannot participate after I register?

Every team member who officially registers and obtains an entry through Team EOAA is committed to reaching their fundraising minimum by the deadline regardless of any situations that may arise. These entries are vital fundraising opportunities for the East Orange Animal Alliance, which is why we ask everyone to commit to their fundraising goal when we assign the race entry to their name.

Questions?

Email us.