Lace up for life.
Samaritans is NYC’s only community-based organization devoted solely to preventing suicide + helping people in crisis.
UPCOMING RACES
2026 United Airlines NYC Half
Sunday, March 15, 2026
To receive guaranteed entry to the United Airlines NYC Half as a member of our “Be a Friend” team, runners must pledge to raise $1,000 for Samaritans lifesaving programs.
If you already have guaranteed entry for the race or have been selected through the Entry Drawing, you can still join the Samaritans ‘Be A Friend” Running Team and run for Samaritans!
2026 TCS New York City Marathon
Sunday, November 1, 2026
To receive guaranteed entry to the TCS New York City Marathon as a member of our “Be a Friend” team, runners must pledge to raise $5,000 for Samaritans’ lifesaving programs. Runner registration fee reimbursement upon request.
If you already have guaranteed entry for the race or have been selected through the Entry Drawing, you can still join the Samaritans ‘Be A Friend” Running Team and run for Samaritans!
All members of Samaritans'
BE A FRIEND
Running Team will receive:
✓ Personalized fundraising website
✓ Fundraising tips
✓ Team running shirt
✓ Running community + ability to coordinate with teammates
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BE A FRIEND Running Team
Join Samaritans’ BE A FRIEND running team and channel your passion for running into a powerful force for suicide prevention.
As a proud partner of NYRR charity events, Samaritans participates in premier races including the TCS New York City Marathon and the United Airlines NYC Half , offering you an extraordinary opportunity to support suicide prevention while achieving your personal running goals.
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The Samaritans of New York, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN 13-3164464