2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
Sunday, March 15, 2026
Join Team Think Pink® Rocks on a 13.1 mile journey from Brooklyn, over the Manhattan Bridge, through Times Square and finishing in Central Park to raise money for breast cancer research.
If you already have an entry in the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half but would still like to join and fundraise for our team, please email our co-captain at wendy@thinkpinkrocks.org.
About Think Pink® Rocks
We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to raise awareness about early detection for breast cancer and to provide critical funding for research.
Did You Know?
- A woman’s risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer is greatly increased if she carries the BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation (Breast Cancer Gene Mutation)
- Other mutations such as ATM, BRIP1, CHEK2, CDH1, PALB2, STK11 and TP53 may also increase your risk of breast cancer
- Men who carry these mutations also have an increased risk of developing breast and prostate cancer
Think Pink® Rocks: 2026 United Airlines NYC Half
Think Pink® Rocks Breast Cancer Organization is proud to be a charity partner with the New York Road Runners in the spring running of the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half. This allows us to provide guaranteed marathon entries to runners who commit to make a donation or raise funds totaling $1,000 or more for Think Pink® Rocks.
Why Team Think® Pink Rocks?
Our team will raise money to fund cutting edge breast cancer research. The money raised for Think Pink® Rocks from the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half will benefit breast cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, where Think Pink® Rocks has established a dedicated breast cancer research fund, as well as at the Rogel Cancer Center at the University of Michigan, where Think Pink® Rocks is funding numerous exciting breast cancer research projects.
Some members of our team have a direct connection to breast cancer and have family and friends who have been directly impacted, but we also have many team members who are running simply because they want to support a great cause.
What is My Fundraising Commitment?
Each runner must commit to raising a minimum of $1,000 by March 1, 2026. To ensure commitment, a minimum of $300 must be raised by December 31, 2025. This initial milestone helps cover expenses associated with each guaranteed race entry. Applicants are required to provide valid credit card information. Your card will only be charged if:
The $300 milestone is not met by December 31, 2025.
The full $1,000 fundraising goal is not reached by the March 1, 2026 deadline.
Please note: Once you are accepted and join the team, you are responsible for meeting the full $1,000 fundraising commitment, regardless of participation. Additionally, the NYRR registration fee is separate and must be paid directly by each runner. Full terms and conditions will be available for review in the application.
Your registration with Team Think Pink® Rocks includes:
1) Guaranteed entry into the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half (NYRR registration fees are not included)
2) A Team Think Pink® Rocks racing t-shirt
3) A free personalized fundraising page
Our Team Is Full, But You Can Join The Wait list.
Our team is currently full. Any spots that open up will be filled from our wait list. If interested, please email our co-captain Wendy, at wendy@thinkpinkrocks.org, to be added to the Wait Lilt.
Fundraising is due by March 1, 2026 with AT LEAST $300 raised by Dec 31, 2025.
Donations to Think Pink® Rocks will benefit 501(C)(3) Charitable Organizations. Beneficiaries include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center/NY and the Rogel Cancer Center at the University of Michigan