We’re excited to announce that Hope Story has been selected as an official charity partner for the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon, which will be held on March 16, 2025. As an official charity partner, we will be able to offer runners guaranteed spots in the half marathon while also allowing them to raise funds that will enable Hope Story to provide no-cost resources to families whose children have received a Down syndrome diagnosis.
We invite you to apply to run on Team Hope Story by clicking the button below.
Benefits of Running with Team Hope Story
- Guaranteed Race Entry to the 2025 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon
- 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 children has been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
- Team Dinner in New York City during race weekend
Runner Requirements
- All runners must commit to meeting or exceeding the fundraising requirement of $1,800 that goes to Hope Story. Runners have until March 1, 2025, to reach their fundraising goal.
- Runners are responsible for paying their race registration fee directly to the New York Road Runners (NYRR.)
- Attend team meetings via Zoom. (We understand life happens, but, in general we ask that you make every effort to attend our team meetings.)
Ready to apply? Click here. Have questions? Send us an email.
Applicants will be notified by Dec 15, 2022.