Let’s hear a massive, thunderous round of applause for our incredible Team QCP runners who took over the 2026 Walt Disney World Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend this past weekend!

Nearly 30 runners hit the ground running through the magic of the theme parks, taking on the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or pushing their limits in the mighty Grumpy Challenge (10K + Half!). They ran with their whole hearts, and we are beyond amazed by their dedication and energy.

The Real Magic: Over $30,000 Raised!

Because of their incredible sweat, smiles, and fundraising efforts, Team QCP raised over $30,000 for Queens Centers for Progress programs! That kind of impact is truly life-changing, and we could not be prouder or more grateful to every single one of them for making every single mile count!

Expanding the Mission Beyond NYC

This amazing event is part of our larger vision to expand Team QCP outreach outside of New York City, raising vital awareness not just for QCP, but for the IDD community as a whole. Because of the overwhelming success of our runDisney events, we are thrilled to share that we plan to expand even further for the 2027/2028 run season—stay tuned for details!

The Journey Doesn’t Stop Here!

We are just getting warmed up! Check out what’s coming up next for Team QCP:

• • November 1, 2026: 16 Team QCP members are taking on the legendary 2026 TCS NYC Marathon! We are cheering them on all the way as they conquer the five boroughs. Want to join us? CLICK HERE to register for our cheer section.
  • January 6-10, 2027: Get ready for our BIGGEST run ever! We’ll have 110 runners—including some of our very own staff members—taking on the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon in Walt Disney World. CLICK HERE to view our team page.
    • 10 runners will tackle the Goofy Challenge
      (Half + Full Marathon = 39.3 miles!)
    • 10 runners will conquer the ultimate Dopey Challenge
      (All 4 races = a mind-blowing 48.6 miles!)

To our Wine + Dine runners: Thank you for your PASSION, your GRIT, and your HEART. You made magic happen this weekend both on the course and for the QCP community – THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!