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2025 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend Application

Walt Disney World® 5K: Thursday, January 9, 2025
Walt Disney World® 10K: Friday, January 10, 2025
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon: Saturday, January 11, 2025
Walt Disney World® Marathon: Sunday, January 12, 2025

Run in the most magical place on Earth while putting meaning behind your miles by participating in the 2025 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend with the National Brain Tumor Society! We are accepting applications for both runners who will obtain a bib through NBTS and runners who have secured their own bib entry to the race. 

NBTS is evaluating applications based on applicants who have a connection and/or passion to further the NBTS mission, the ability to meet and exceed the fundraising commitment for runners obtaining a bib through NBTS, and the ability to safely train for the race.

Fundraising Commitments:

  • Walt Disney World® 5K Runners: $500
  • Walt Disney World® 10K Runners: $750
  • Walt Disney World® Half Marathon Runners: $1,250
  • Walt Disney World® Marathon Runners: $2,000
  • Goofy Challenge (Half Marathon and Marathon) Runners:  $3,250
  • Dopey Challenge (5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon) Runners: $4,500

As a runner, you will receive:

  • Official race entry to the 2025 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend (5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon) as part of the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance Team (for runners obtaining a bib through NBTS)
  • A personal fundraising page and fundraising tools
  • Communication from NBTS staff throughout your race experience 
  • Gray Nation Endurance team swag 

Application and Acceptance Process:
When you’ve completed your application, please email Endurance@braintumor.org to confirm receipt of your application. Once received, an NBTS staff member will reach out to set up a quick call. If accepted, NBTS will notify you by email.

Please check one:(Required)
Applicant Name(Required)
Mailing Address(Required)
Do you anticipate your mailing address will change in the next several months?(Required)
(If you move during your time with NBTS, please alert our team immediately with your new address at endurance@braintumor.org.)
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Emergency Contact Name(Required)
I heard about the National Brain Tumor Society's Gray Nation Endurance team from:(Required)

Application Type(Required)

MY “WHY”:(Required)
Please share your connection to brain tumors.

Are you running in:(Required)

In connection with the individual you’re running on behalf of, please share their brain tumor type. If you’d prefer not to say or if it’s not known, please leave blank.

Fundraising Commitments:
  • Walt Disney World® 5K Runners: $500
  • Walt Disney World® 10K Runners: $750
  • Walt Disney World® Half Marathon Runners: $1,250
  • Walt Disney World® Marathon Runners: $2,000
  • Goofy Challenge (Half Marathon and Marathon) Runners: $3,250
  • Dopey Challenge (5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Marathon) Runners: $4,500
My personal fundraising goal for the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance team is: (While there is a fundraising commitment for each race, why not aim higher? NBTS doesn’t hold you accountable for any goal amount over the fundraising commitment.)
My company plans to support my fundraising efforts:(Required)

RUNNING EXPERIENCE:(Required)
NBTS accepts runners of all ability levels. The below is for NBTS to better understand how to support your training needs.

My current running level:

For the social media you actively use, please indicate the below for your personal accounts.

Facebook name:
Instagram username:
Twitter/X handle:
LinkedIn name:
Other (please specify):
I have a blog:
I have a blog:
If Yes, the web address is:

Race Shirt Size:(Required)

Do you know someone who would like to also run with the National Brain Tumor Society’s Gray Nation Endurance program in this race or another race? If so, please enter their name and email below:
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