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Join the WDW Radio Running and Walking Team

Run, walk, wheel, or cheer alongside members of the WDW Radio community at runDisney events and in races around the world.

All ages, speeds, abilities, and experience levels are welcome. Whether you are preparing for your first 5K, your fiftieth marathon, or simply want to support the Team, there is a place for you here.

Together, we celebrate personal goals, build friendships, and raise money for the Dream Team Project and Make-A-Wish.

How It All Began

In 2007, Lou Mongello accepted a dare to run a half marathon, even though he did not consider himself a runner.

In January 2008, he crossed the finish line of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon. His journey inspired other members of the WDW Radio community to begin running and walking for their own health, personal goals, friendships, and fun.

What started with one challenge grew into a worldwide Team and family.

Today, we have more than 600 members from around the world. And we all run with the same focus purpose – to raise money for Make-A-Wish through our Dream Team Project. It is our goal to for your help to make a profound difference in the lives of children and their families by making a child’s dreams of going to Walt Disney World come true.

And we want you to be a part of this!

Whether you have run 100 times or are just thinking of getting off the couch. It doesn’t matter if you’re fast or slow, walk, run, wog, jog, wheel, or even cheer… YOU can be a part of the Team, fun, festivities, and philanthropy.

“How can I be a part of the Team?”, you ask?

All you need to do to become a member of the WDW Radio Running Team is:

Join the Team for $50, which covers all of your membership materials including:
- Team (moisture wicking) logo shirts
- Headband
- Membership certificate
- All shipping costs.
We ask that you commit to fundraising for the marathon a minimum of $100 to Make-A-Wish Foundation of America through the Dream Team Project. You don’t have to raise or donate before you race, and your overall commitment can be for a couple, family, etc. and not for an individual. It’s on the “honor system” but is for an incredible cause.
Additional Team Shirts can also be purchased for Family members, be they runners or part of our Cheer Squad.

Team meet ups on Marathon Weekend take place each year, and Team Members can join the WDW Radio Running Team Facebook page. Registered Members will also have access to our PRIVATE Facebook Group to share training progress and tips. Remember, none of our runners are professionals… we are taking it one step at a time just like you! Together, let’s bring a smile to the faces of children with serious illnesses and their families by sponsoring wishes through Make-A-Wish. You can join the team as a runner or supporter by filling out the form below. If you have any questions, you can also email Deanna at dmongello@gmail.com