Click Here to Apply to Run with Team Hope Story!
Wednesday, January 6, 2027 – January 10, 2027
We’re excited to announce that Hope Story has been selected as a participating charity for the 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! As a participating charity, we can offer runners guaranteed spots in the various races during the 2027 Walt Disney World 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 2027 Walt Disney World 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
Walt Disney World© 5K presented by State Farm
January 7, 2027
Walt Disney World© 10K presented by State Farm
January 8, 2027
Walt Disney World© Half Marathon presented by State Farm
January 9, 2027
Walt Disney World© Marathon presented by State Farm
January 10, 2027
Dopey Challenge presented by State Farm (5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Full-Marathon)
January 7-10, 2027
To be considered for to run a race during the Walt Disney World 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.
- Walt Disney World© 5K presented by State Farm – $550 Fundraising Commitment
- Walt Disney World© 10K presented by State Farm – $650 Fundraising Commitment
- Walt Disney World© Half Marathon presented by State Farm – $750 Fundraising Commitment
- Walt Disney World© Marathon presented by State Farm – $850 Fundraising Commitment
- Dopey Challenge presented by State Farm (5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, Full-Marathon) – $2,500 Fundraising Commitment
Note: the fundraising amounts include your race registration and free swag. The fundraising deadline is as follows: 50% due July 15, 2026 & 100% due January 1, 2027
Benefits of Running with Team Hope Story
- Guaranteed Race Entry to to the Disney Race selected. (Race registration paid for by Hope Story and is included in your fundraising!)
- A personal fundraising page to help you achieve your fundraising goal.
- Hope Story running swag.
- On-site Team Social
- Daily preface meetings
- 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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