Raise money for cancer research
Let your friends, family members, and colleagues know you’re running with Fred’s Team and how they can support you. You’ll have an online fundraising page that you can personalize and share to reach out for donations.
Run with us
United Airlines NYC Half
Fred's Team applications are closed for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half, but if you have a New York Road Runners (NYRR) entry, you can still register to run with us.
Stay tuned for our 2027 application!
Dedicate your miles to making a difference
With Fred’s Team, every mile you run and every dollar you raise bring hope for new treatments and cures.
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Train for your race
We welcome runners of all levels! The Fred’s Team training program includes access to our expert coaching staff, training resources, exclusive events, and more. Get the guidance and support you need to reach your goals.
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Make an impact beyond the finish line
100% of the funds you raise will go directly into the labs at MSK, where doctors and scientists have expertise in more than 400 types of cancer and work every day to find new cures.
Fundraising Level and Benefits*
- Fundraising Details
- $2,500 Level
If you require a Fred’s Team race entry, you will be responsible for raising or paying your selected fundraising requirement of $2,500.
If you have an NYRR entry, you must select the fundraising level and set a goal, and fulfillment is encouraged. Some benefits are only available to participants who meet specified fundraising thresholds.
All participants must provide credit card information at registration to pay a Fred’s Team kickoff fee of $125, which counts toward your fundraising total. In addition, all participants are responsible for paying the NYRR entry fee.
*MSK offers benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
As a Fred’s Team runner, you’ll get:
- Guaranteed entry into the United Airlines NYC Half
- Choice of any area of cancer research at MSK to support
- Access to our training program
- A two-piece Fred’s Team uniform
- A cheer section, where your fans can watch the race
- Additional Fred’s Team gear after raising $4,500
- Dedicated staff to help you achieve your fundraising goals
- A personal online fundraising page, along with fundraising tips and resources
*MSK offers benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
Fundraising Details
If you require a Fred’s Team race entry, you will be responsible for raising or paying your selected fundraising requirement of $2,500.
If you have an NYRR entry, you must select the fundraising level and set a goal, and fulfillment is encouraged. Some benefits are only available to participants who meet specified fundraising thresholds.
All participants must provide credit card information at registration to pay a Fred’s Team kickoff fee of $125, which counts toward your fundraising total. In addition, all participants are responsible for paying the NYRR entry fee.
*MSK offers benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
$2,500 Level
As a Fred’s Team runner, you’ll get:
- Guaranteed entry into the United Airlines NYC Half
- Choice of any area of cancer research at MSK to support
- Access to our training program
- A two-piece Fred’s Team uniform
- A cheer section, where your fans can watch the race
- Additional Fred’s Team gear after raising $4,500
- Dedicated staff to help you achieve your fundraising goals
- A personal online fundraising page, along with fundraising tips and resources
*MSK offers benefits to Fred’s Team participants as a courtesy in recognition of their participation. MSK strives to make benefits available to all participants, but it reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify or discontinue the offering of any and all benefits to participants at any time.
Meet our runners
2026 itinerary
- Expo
- Start
- Finish
- Cheer section
- Contacts and social media
United Airlines NYC Half Expo
Thursday, March 12–Saturday, March 14
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – River Pavilion
429 11th Avenue
Expo hours:
- Thursday, March 12, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Bib distribution ends 30 minutes before closing.
To pick up your bib and other race materials, you must select a time slot in your New York Road Runners (NYRR) dashboard. Bibs will be available only at the Expo and will not be available on race day.
Visit the NYRR event page for more details about the Expo.
The race will start on Washington Avenue near the Brooklyn Museum.
Review the start map and course map.
Visit https://events.nyrr.org/united-airlines-nyc-half for more details about the start, bag check, and waves.
Note: There is no official transportation to the start. We strongly recommend using public transportation. Check mta.info for the latest schedules and updates for public transit options.
The finish line will be in Central Park on 68th Street. If you checked a bag, retrieve it after the race on Central Park West between West 60th and West 63rd Streets.
The family reunion area is located on Central Park West between 63rd and 64th Streets. We suggest designating a meeting location with your family and friends.
Review the finish map.
Visit https://events.nyrr.org/united-airlines-nyc-half for more details.
The Fred’s Team cheer section will be around Mile 10 at Lexington Avenue and 42nd Street (on the northeast side). A photographer will be stationed there, so as you make your way across 42nd Street, stay to the right and strike a pose.
Check out the event on Facebook and invite your friends and family to join us. There will be pom-poms and cowbells!
Race weekend staff contacts:
- Laura Toolan: 646-632-7553
- Julia Schwartz: 917-239-2096
Social media
We’re covering all the excitement of race day, so tag us and use #FredsTeam on anything you share so we can repost your amazing photos and videos!
- Facebook: Fred’s Team – MSKCC
- Instagram: @fredsteammskcc
- X: @fredsteam
- LinkedIn: Fred’s Team
- TikTok: @fredsteammskcc
Expo
United Airlines NYC Half Expo
Thursday, March 12–Saturday, March 14
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – River Pavilion
429 11th Avenue
Expo hours:
- Thursday, March 12, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday, March 13, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 14, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Bib distribution ends 30 minutes before closing.
To pick up your bib and other race materials, you must select a time slot in your New York Road Runners (NYRR) dashboard. Bibs will be available only at the Expo and will not be available on race day.
Visit the NYRR event page for more details about the Expo.
Start
The race will start on Washington Avenue near the Brooklyn Museum.
Review the start map and course map.
Visit https://events.nyrr.org/united-airlines-nyc-half for more details about the start, bag check, and waves.
Note: There is no official transportation to the start. We strongly recommend using public transportation. Check mta.info for the latest schedules and updates for public transit options.
Finish
The finish line will be in Central Park on 68th Street. If you checked a bag, retrieve it after the race on Central Park West between West 60th and West 63rd Streets.
The family reunion area is located on Central Park West between 63rd and 64th Streets. We suggest designating a meeting location with your family and friends.
Review the finish map.
Visit https://events.nyrr.org/united-airlines-nyc-half for more details.
Cheer section
The Fred’s Team cheer section will be around Mile 10 at Lexington Avenue and 42nd Street (on the northeast side). A photographer will be stationed there, so as you make your way across 42nd Street, stay to the right and strike a pose.
Check out the event on Facebook and invite your friends and family to join us. There will be pom-poms and cowbells!
Contacts and social media
Race weekend staff contacts:
- Laura Toolan: 646-632-7553
- Julia Schwartz: 917-239-2096
Social media
We’re covering all the excitement of race day, so tag us and use #FredsTeam on anything you share so we can repost your amazing photos and videos!
- Facebook: Fred’s Team – MSKCC
- Instagram: @fredsteammskcc
- X: @fredsteam
- LinkedIn: Fred’s Team
- TikTok: @fredsteammskcc
More ways to support Fred’s Team
Run in any race with Fred’s Team
Raise money for cancer research at MSK with your next 5K, marathon, or triathlon, or any race you have on your calendar. Sign up for your race, then register with Fred’s Team to start fundraising.
Donate
Know someone running with Fred’s Team? Search for a participant or team to donate directly to their fundraising page, or make a gift to our General Fund in support of pediatric cancer research.