Run the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half with PENCIL!

PENCIL is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2022 United Airlines NYC Half. The Team PENCIL application is now open.

PENCIL’s work to connect students to success has never been more important. The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed how students learn and will continue to impact the 1.1 million students in NYC for at least the next year. Further, systemic racism has limited access to opportunity for the students in our programs, who are overwhelmingly working class or low-income and identify as Black and Brown. PENCIL seeks to close this opportunity gap. By joining Team PENCIL, you can help New York City public school students develop their career skills and achieve their goals.

Race Details

Sunday, March 20, 2022 at 7:00am

Fundraising Commitment: $1,000

Race Registration: $130 for NYRR members / $145 for non-members

As a member of Team PENCIL, you will be joining a community of active philanthropists who are passionate about raising funds in support of PENCIL’s mission and meeting their own personal fitness goals. Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Join us and run on behalf of New York City public school students.

All Team PENCIL members will receive:

Guaranteed entry into the 2021 TCS NYC Marathon

PENCIL t-shirt

A personal, online tool to track your fundraising progress and help you meet your goal

Individualized support and advice from a team of professional fundraisers

The opportunity to help deserving NYC youth to reach their college and career goals

Volunteer opportunities and general access to PENCIL network events. Currently all PENCIL programs and events are virtual. In-person opportunities will resume when safe.

If you are interested in joining Team PENCIL, please contact Christine Gorman for more information or to apply.

Your support can help PENCIL unlock the possibilities by engaging thousands more students in programs that open eyes, open minds, and open doors.