Meet our 2025 NYC Half Marathon Charity Runners
Sunday, March 16th
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ALEX & JULIA MOORE
Alex completed the Brooklyn Half Marathon in 2024 with a time of 1:43. Passionate about making a difference, Alex wants to support Row New York’s young athletes through raising awareness. Through running, Alex combines a love for endurance sports with a commitment to empowering kids and promoting Row New York.
Julia is excited to run her third race for Row New York, having previously completed the 2019 Half Marathon and the 2022 Full Marathon in support of the organization. A passionate advocate for Row New York, former staff member, and current associate board member, she is thrilled to once again combine her love for running with her commitment to expanding access to rowing. Julia believes in Row New York and is proud to race on behalf of a cause she loves.
EDDY MOG
Eddy is the Head Coach for Row New York’s Manhattan Boathouse. Coming from Philly, Eddy has spent the last four years with the organization growing the program to offer the sport to students from all five boroughs of NYC after spending the better part of a decade coaching youth, collegiate, and Masters’ programs in Boston. RNY’s youth team is currently expanding its horizons and trying to continue to have competitive results at regional and national competitions. Eddy started the sport a long time ago as a walk-on at UMass Amherst and is an avid runner, basketball fan, and Upper West Sider.
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CHRIS SHAFFREY
Chris is running for Row New York to continue the cause he championed last year. After completing a half marathon, he is now striving to achieve a new personal record while making a meaningful impact. By supporting Row New York, Chris is helping to provide access to rowing and academic opportunities for young athletes, combining his passion for running with a commitment to empowering the next generation.
JACKIE KLEINHANS
Jackie is taking on the challenge of running a half marathon for Row New York, a cause deeply connected to her journey as an athlete, coach, and former staff member. A former collegiate rower, Jackie once completed a full marathon on the erg in one sitting and has participated in numerous 5Ks, Turkey Trots, and even a 9K race. Though she has yet to run a half marathon, she trained for one last year and knows she is capable of the distance. Having worked for Row New York from 2016 to 2019, Jackie believes in the organization’s mission and sees it as the perfect charity to support in this race.
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JAMES SHEARMAN
James is running for Row New York to give back to the sport that shaped his college experience. A dedicated runner, he previously represented Row New York in the 2023 NYC Marathon and the 2024 Half Marathon. With a marathon personal record of 3:48:35 and a half marathon best of 1:50:28—set during the first half of the 2024 NYC Marathon—James continues to push himself while championing greater access to rowing. Supporting Row New York is his way of paying it forward and helping the next generation experience the transformative power of the sport.
SAL MARSICO
Sal is running for Row New York with a personal best half marathon time of 1:53. Motivated by the opportunity to make a difference, he is dedicating his race to supporting the kids and the mission of Row New York. Combining his passion for running with a commitment to creating opportunities for young athletes, Sal is proud to race for a cause that empowers the next generation.
SEAN MCINTEE
Sean is running the half marathon for Row New York to raise awareness for the program and funds to support it. He grew up rowing on Long Island at Manhasset High School, then continued his rowing career into his collegiate years. He even had a season as a race commentator! He’s excited to represent Row New York and help give back to the rowing community that has meant so much to him and his teammates over the years.
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SEAN MCINTYRE
Sean is taking on the challenge of running for Row New York as a way to give back to the rowing community that shaped his high school and college years. While he has not yet run an official marathon or half marathon, he has completed multiple half marathon training runs, most recently at an 8:38 pace. His dedication to both rowing and running makes supporting Row New York a perfect fit, and he is proud to race in support of expanding opportunities for young athletes.
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SHEA MINTER
Shea may not consider herself a good runner, but running became an important part of her life after college graduation. Living with lupus affected her ability to row and much more, but in 2020, she proved her resilience by completing her first and only half marathon in 2:30:16—after bootstrapping her own race when the DC Half was canceled. Though she’s faced setbacks, including missing another official race due to COVID-19, she remains determined. Her motto since her lupus diagnosis has been simple: I will not be fast, but I will finish strong!
Shea spent a year in NYC, during which joining Row New York became one of her best decisions, helping her find an incredible community. Though she’s currently away from the city, she deeply values the mission, the people, and the sport that gave her so much. Running this race is her way of giving back to rowing and the organization that made such an impact on her life.
