New York Road Runners (NYRR) is a New York City-based nonprofit with the aim of building healthier lives and stronger communities through the transformative power of running, which includes doing our part to ensure future generations have access to clean air, green spaces, and a healthy world in which to run.   

NYRR set a goal of Net Zero emissions by 2040. In 2024, to advance that goal, NYRR made history as the first major marathon to introduce a guaranteed race entry method that supports sustainability initiatives, by offering runners the opportunity to join NYRR’s Team for Climate and fundraise to offset or reduce carbon emissions to help contribute to NYRR’s sustainability journey. We are excited to expand this program and offer NYRR Team for Climate fundraisers, that reach the $1,500 minimum to support NYRR’s commitment to Net Zero by 2040, guaranteed entry to the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half.  

NYRR has partnered with Anew Climate, a global climate solutions leader, and committed to use a portion of the funds raised by NYRR Team for Climate to purchase verified carbon credits for improved forest management projects, a practice known as carbon offsetting. NYRR has also committed to using a portion of the funds raised by NYRR Team for Climate towards projects within NYRR that reduce the total emissions generated within NYRR’s events and operations, a practice known as carbon insetting. Our aim is to balance the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted, while taking steps to stop emissions from increasing, to deliver a more environmentally friendly racing experience for all our runners.

For more information on the projects, please visit the United Airlines NYC Half Team for Climate page.