We’re excited to share that Hope Story has been selected as an official charity partner for the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half Marathon on March 15, 2026! As a charity partner, we can offer runners guaranteed entries while giving them the opportunity to raise funds that help us provide no-cost resources to families receiving a Down syndrome diagnosis.
If you’d like to run with Team Hope Story, we’d love for you to apply using the button below.
Benefits of Running with Team Hope Story
- Guaranteed Race Entry to the 2026 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 $2,000 that goes to Hope Story. Runners have until March 1, 2026, to reach their fundraising goal with 50% due by January 15, 2026
- 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.)
- Runners must attend the team dinner that will take place on Friday, March 13th in New York City
- Runners will be issued a Team Hope Story long sleeve running shirt or singlet and hat and must wear the team issues gear during the race.
Ready to apply? Click here. Have questions? Send us an email.
Applicants will be notified by November 30, 2025.