The Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York (EFMNY) has partnered with the NYRR for the past two decades, and we are delighted to be involved again this year with the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Both of our organizations strongly believe in charitably assisting others who count on our shared generosity of spirit and action.

Before signing up, if you are interested in being considered for the EFMNY Epilepsy Road Warriors Team, please contact Chilton Harper at charper@efmny.org or 917-856-5717, to discuss your being included on the Team. Thank you.

"The EFMNY Road Warriors have proudly run in NYRR events over the past decades, and we are looking forward to another successful event this coming March 2026. NYRR is such a wonderful partner for us, as both our organizations strongly believe in charitably helping others who count on our shared generosity of spirit and action."

—EFMNY Executive Director Bessida Ouedraogo, LMSW

The EFMNY is the premier epilepsy-related social service agency in the NYC community. Since 1967, our mission is to provide epilepsy awareness, advocacy, and vital services/supports, not only to individuals and families affected by epilepsy but also to raise awareness within and beyond our community. Our programs include, but are not limited to: individual and family counseling; seizure recognition and first aid training; vocational services and supports; and community education advocacy and referrals. For more information, please visit our website http://efmny.org.