Join the Building Homes for Heroes Team

Building Homes for Heroes is a proud Charity Partner for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half and has 5 entries available. Every dollar raised will help us with our mission of building and modifying mortgage free homes for our nation’s wounded veterans, first responders and their families. Along with our many other programs to further support them with emergency funding, financial guidance, academic and athletic support, plus so much more. With your help, we will reach our milestone 500th home in 2025!

This year’s Half will take place on Sunday, March 16th. The 13.1-mile journey begins in Brooklyn, making its way over the historic Manhattan Bridge and FDR Drive. Runners also get the unique opportunity to run through Times Square (only 1 of 2 times that it is closed each year!) and finishing in Central Park.

If you’re interested in running with our Charity Team, while fundraising for our nation’s wounded veterans and first responders, learn more about the team below.

 

Team Requirements

United Airlines NYC Half (13.1) Guaranteed Entry:

  • Runner must fundraise $1,500 before March 15, 2025
  • If runners do not reach the fundraising goal by March 15th, they will cover the remaining cost.
  • Register to be a partner with us for $25, this fee will be applied towards your fundraising page.

NYRR registration fees of $135 for NYRR members and $160 for non-members, are not included in the $1500 fundraising minimum. After reaching the fundraising goal, we will then send you a registration link allowing you to register for the race affiliated with our charity partnership.

Benefits of Joining the Building Homes for Heroes Team

  • Guaranteed entry to run in the United Airlines NYC Half.
  • An exclusive Building Homes for Heroes race shirt.
  • Personal fundraising page via Classy.
  • Dedicated staff to support fundraising.
  • NYRR Coaching Lab by Runcoach package to help with training.

Currently, Building Homes for Heroes has 5 charity runner slots for the United Airlines NYC Half, and we are currently accepting applications. Please fill out this google form to be considered for the team. We encourage you to apply today, as spots will fill up fast. Thank you for your interest!