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A Fair Shake for Youth helps underserved NYC youth build greater empathy and self-esteem through a hands-on program with therapy dogs. 

Benefits and Requirements

  • Commit to raise $1,500 by Wednesday March 11th, 2026

  • Pay the Race Registration Fee directly to New York Road Runners 

  • Receive guaranteed entry in the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half

  • Ongoing fundraising assistance from A Fair Shake for Youth

  • A personalized fundraising page

  • Official Fair Shake Team Jersey

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  • Official Fair Shake Team Jersey

  • Coaching advice from a Fair Shake volunteer who has completed 16 marathons including the World Major Marathons (NYC, London, Berlin, Tokyo Chicago and Boston) 

  • Access to a private Team Fair Shake What's App group

  • Fair Shake therapy dogs to cheer you on at the race!​

Questions about the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half, please check the NYRR site

A Fair Shake for Youth is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
2020 © A Fair Shake for Youth, Inc.  

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