Click Here to Apply to Run with Team Hope Story!
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 – Sunday, October 25th, 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that Hope Story has been selected as a participating charity for the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend! As a participating charity, we can offer runners guaranteed spots in the various races during the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend 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.
With your commitment to participate in the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, you will be helping to support and share our mission to provide no-cost resources to families whose children have been diagnosed with Down syndrome, and medical professionals who deliver that diagnosis.
Be sure to click here and join our charity Facebook Group to stay connected to future running opportunities through Hope Story. In addition, click here to read our runDisney charity running FAQ’s.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to apply and secure your spot TODAY!
Race and Registration Details
Disney Wine & Dine 5K
October 23, 2026
Disney Wine & Dine 10K
October 24, 2026
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
October 25, 2026
Disney Two Course Challenge
October 24-25, 2026
To be considered to run a race with Team Hope Story during the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend through Team Hope Story, please complete the application form with your participant information, race type, and agreement to the fundraising commitment by clicking the button below.
Fundraising Commitment:
To participate as a Team Hope Story member you must meet a minimum fundraising commitment, based on the race selected.
- Disney Wine & Dine 5K – $550 fundraising commitment
- Disney Wine & Dine 10K – $650 fundraising commitment
- Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon – $750 fundraising commitment
- Disney Two Course Challenge – $1,500 fundraising commitment
Note: the fundraising amounts include your race registration and free swag. The fundraising deadline is as follows: 50% due June 1, 2026 & 100% due October 1, 2026.
Benefits of Running with Team Hope Story
- Guaranteed Race Entry to the Disney Race selected. (Race registration paid for by Hope Story and is included in your fundraising!)
- On course support
- An Invite to the Team Hope Story social during race weekend.
- A personal fundraising page to help you achieve your fundraising goal.
- Hope Story running swag.
- An opportunity to raise funds that help Hope Story bring hope to families whose child has been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
- Guidance and help regarding your fundraising.
Runner Requirements
- All runners must commit to meet or exceed the minimum fundraising requirement mentioned above.
Ready to apply? Simply click here. Have questions? Send us an email.
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