Join Our 2026 Half Marathon Team

NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon Application Form

Applicant Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Employer Name

Employer Address:

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Connection to Red Door Community

Check all that apply(Required)

Current Member

Former Member

Returning Red Door Runner

Donor

Registered Volunteer

Newcomer

Other

Please specify

Why do you want to represent Red Door Community and our mission?(Required)

Connection to NYC

Check all that apply(Required)

Residence in NYC

Residence in NYC Metro Area

Family ties in NYC

Long-term community involvement

Other

Please specify

Briefly describe your connection to NYC and our local community(Required)

Running Experience

Have you participated in a half marathon before?(Required)

Yes

Have you participated in an officially organized race?(Required)

Yes

Are you registered with NYCRUNS?(Required)

Yes

Are you registered with New York Road Runners?(Required)

Yes

Are you a member of a running club?(Required)

Yes

Do you currently run or walk longer distances (5 miles+) on a regular basis(Required)

Yes

Sometimes

Not yet, but I’m building toward it

We do not have a time requirement to join our team; walking and run/walk intervals are welcome. Given the current timeline, do you feel confident you will be prepared to complete the April 26 half marathon at your own pace?(Required)

Yes

Somewhat

Not sure yet

Briefly describe your running background(Required)

Fundraising Experience

Have you previously raised funds as part of an officially organized race?(Required)

Yes

Have you organized a fundraiser before?(Required)

Yes

If applicable, what methods have you used as part of organizing a fundraising effort(Required)

Personal outreach to friends and family

Personal outreach to professional network

Organizing a fundraising drive (e.g., donation drive, peer-to-peer drive, matching-gift drive, themed giving campaign)

Social media promotion

Organizing an event (e.g., tickets, raffle, auction, live appeal)

Soliciting sponsorships from businesses or community organizations

Workplace or corporate giving (e.g., internal company campaigns, matching-gift program)

Other

Please specify

Select all that apply

Facebook

Instagram

TikTok

Other

Does your employer offer a matching-gift program?(Required)

Yes

Not sure

Fundraising Commitment

Are you willing to commit to the fundraising minimum of $1,310 by April 26(Required)

Yes

If the fundraising minimum has not been met by April 26, would you be willing to cover any remaining balance?(Required)

Yes

Are you willing to commit to raising at least half of the total minimum ($655) by April 1st?(Required)

Yes

Do you want to set a higher fundraising goal than the total minimum?(Required)

Yes

If yes, what is your goal?

Which of the outreach strategies below do you intend to use to meet your fundraising objectives?(Required)

Personal outreach to friends and family

Personal outreach to professional network

Organizing a fundraising drive (e.g., donation drive, peer-to-peer drive, matching-gift drive, themed giving campaign)

Social media promotion

Organizing an event (e.g., tickets, raffle, auction, live appeal)

Soliciting sponsorships from businesses or community organizations

Workplace or corporate giving (e.g., internal company campaigns, matching-gift program)

Personal contributions

What percentage of your fundraising minimum do you intend to cover personally?(Required)

Additional thoughts or plans on fundraising strategy?

Team Participation

Are you willing to provide weekly updates to the team about your training progress?(Required)

Yes

Are you willing to provide weekly updates to the team about your fundraising progress (e.g., sharing tips, offering encouragement, or seeking advice)(Required)

Yes

Can you commit to responding to regular check-ins from the team supervisor?(Required)

Yes

Are you willing to wear Red Door Community–branded gear on race day?(Required)

Yes

Program Fee

I understand and agree to cover any registration fees associated with the race organizer, NYCRUNS.(Required)

Yes

Deposit

I understand and agree to provide a $50 deposit to confirm my place on the Red Door Runners Half Marathon team.(Required)

Yes

I understand that the $50 deposit will be applied to my overall fundraising total and is nonrefundable.(Required)

Yes

Availability for Interview

Please provide up to 4 dates and preferred times for a 15-minute call. Please select dates and times during M-F, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM EST.

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Acknowledgement

Date of Application(Required)

– Participate in the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon as a representative of Red Door Community – Meet all fundraising minimums and associated deadlines – Understand that, if needed, I am willing to help cover any remaining balance toward the fundraising minimum if not met by April 26. – Understand that if I fall significantly short of the April 1 fundraising deadline ($655) or do not regularly engage in team communications, I may be removed from the team and asked to cover the $300 Replacement Entry fee that NYCRUNS charges to the charity. – Wear Red Door Community–branded apparel on race day and at official team events, when provided – Remain responsive to team communications and supervisor check‑ins – Cover any required registration fees charged by the race organizer (NYCRUNS) – Understand that personal contributions may only represent a limited portion of my total fundraising and may not serve as the primary source of funds – Understand that employer matching gifts may count toward your fundraising tally only after at least $1,000 of the overall fundraising minimum has been raised through non‑matching‑gift contributions, as matching gifts often take longer to process.(Required)

By checking this box, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

– Participate in the NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon as a representative of Red Door Community
– Meet all fundraising minimums and associated deadlines
– Understand that, if needed, I am willing to help cover any remaining balance toward the fundraising minimum if not met by April 26.
– Understand that if I fall significantly short of the April 1 fundraising deadline ($655) or do not regularly engage in team communications, I may be removed from the team and asked to cover the $300 Replacement Entry fee that NYCRUNS charges to the charity.
– Wear Red Door Community–branded apparel on race day and at official team events, when provided
– Remain responsive to team communications and supervisor check‑ins
– Cover any required registration fees charged by the race organizer (NYCRUNS)
– Understand that personal contributions may only represent a limited portion of my total fundraising and may not serve as the primary source of funds
– Understand that employer matching gifts may count toward your fundraising tally only after at least $1,000 of the overall fundraising minimum has been raised through non‑matching‑gift contributions, as matching gifts often take longer to process.

Join Our 2026 Half Marathon Team

NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon Application Form

Applicant Information

Connection to Red Door Community

Connection to NYC

Running Experience

Fundraising Experience

Fundraising Commitment

Team Participation

Program Fee

Deposit

Availability for Interview

Acknowledgement

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