Applications to join 2026 Liver Life Challenge NYC Half Marathon are now closed. If you are interested in future Liver Life Challenge events please fill out our Liver Life Challenge Interest Form.
About
American Liver Foundation’s (ALF) Liver Life Challenge is an official charity partner of the United Airlines NYC Half Marathon 2026 and has a limited number of guaranteed entries available.
Liver Life Challenge is ALF’s official endurance program, where dedicated athletes from across the country use their passion and commitment to go the extra mile for the liver community.
Funds raised through the Liver Life Challenge benefit the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease through resources, education and support services and help advance our advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill and liver disease research. Together, we are moving closer to a world without liver disease.
Benefits to joining the team
- Guaranteed race entry and the exhilaration of crossing the finish line knowing you’ve helped the American Liver Foundation in the fight against liver disease.
- Fundraising Coaches: Our dedicated Events staff is eager to help you meet your fundraising goals and have experience helping hundreds of people like you.
- Team Gear: Every runner will receive an ALF sport tech shirt.
Challenge Chair
Meet the 2023 Five Boro Bike Tour Liver Life Challenge Chair, Jeffrey Doerr. Ten years ago, Jeffrey received a living liver donation from his friend, John. On May 7th, Jeffrey and John will ride through NYC together. Learn more about why this challenge means so much to Jeffrey.
Their dad, John Bayeux, was a family man. For a man who was forever gifted with extracurriculars, liver cancer was never on the mind. To honor their beloved father and the 10-year anniversary of his passing, John, Patrick, and Kate will all be running the 2024 NYC Half Marathon. Learn more about the Bayeux Family here.
Event Details
When: March 15, 2026
Where: New York City
Age Minimum: Open to ages 18+
Contact:
Sarah Miller
Smiller@liverfoundation.org
(646)737-9414
Fundraising Commitment:
Charity Runner: $1,500
I Have My Own Entry: $800
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The Liver Life Challenge has teams in iconic races across the country such as the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Boston Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon
Meet our 2026 National LIVEr Champion
Priest, teacher, marathoner, and non directed living donor Damian Delaney shows what’s possible when compassion and endurance come together. After donating 60% of his liver to a stranger in 2018, he returned to distance running stronger than ever. This year, he’s running with American Liver Foundation’s Liver Life Challenge® Team ALF at the Boston Marathon to raise awareness about non directed living liver donation.
