We’re excited to announce that Hope Story has been selected as an official charity partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, which will be held on November 1, 2026. As an official charity partner, we will be able to offer runners guaranteed spots in the marathon while also allowing them to raise funds that will enable Hope Story to bring hope to families whose child has received a Down syndrome diagnosis.
This year’s TCS New York City Marathon is special in that it is the 50th anniversary of running through all five New York City Boroughs and would love for you to make your miles matter by running with Team Hope Story.
Check out the video below to for inside look at what to expect running with Team Hope Story.
The TCS New York City Marathon is the largest in the world, and we invite you to apply by clicking the button below. Please read the benefits and requirements below before applying to run with Team Hope Story.
Benefits of Running with Team Hope Story
- Guarantee Race Entry to the 2026 TCS NYC Marathon sponsored by New Balance.
- A personal fundraising page to help you achieve your fundraising goal.
- You’ll be paired to one of our Champion’s of Hope (a child with Down syndrome) and celebrate their story with a customized bib on race day
- Team dinner in New York City for you and your immediate family.
- A send off breakfast the morning of the race
- A custom Team Hope Story Running Kit
- An opportunity to raise funds that help Hope Story bring hope to families whose child has been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
- Regular Team meetings (via Zoom) to encourage and motivate you as you train for the marathon!
Runner Requirements
- All runners must commit to meet or exceed the minimum fundraising requirement of $5,000 that goes to Hope Story. Runners must meet 50% of their minimum fundraising commitment by 08/01/2026 and full fundraising commitment by 10/15/2026.
- Runners are responsible for paying their race registration fee directly to the New York Road Runners (NYRR.)
- Runners are required to be at the team dinner in New York City on Friday, October 30. (Runners may bring their immediate family or a plus one to the dinner.)
- Runners are required to represent Team Hope Story on the marathon course by wearing their Team Hope Story running kit that will be provided to them before the race.
- Attend team Zoom call. (We understand life happens, but in general we ask that you make every effort to attend the team calls.)
Ready to apply? Simply click here. Have questions? Send us an email.