Frequently Asked Questions for runDisney
Written by1. How can I maximize my experience in obtaining my registration/bib for a runDisney event through TeamFORCE?
Look for our emails! Make sure you do not opt out of communications from FORCE. You can do that after your race if you choose, but email is our main (and in some instances, our only) way to communicate with you. If you do not make sure you are receiving our emails, you will miss important information such as event updates, team activities and interactions, and registration must-dos.
Join our TeamFORCE Facebook Group page. You can do that via this link, but please answer the questions when you request to join, as this page is kept private for TeamFORCE runners only.
Email us with any questions at TeamFORCE@facingourrisk.org. There are two of us who respond to those emails, so with close to 600 registrations per year, we appreciate your understanding and patience as we respond. We are here for you, and we sincerely appreciate you being on our team.
Read and understand your obligation to be on our team. We charge the credit card on file for unmet fundraising commitments on the dates listed on the landing page you used to register for the event. We will make every attempt to contact you via email with reminders and updates, but if you do not receive our emails, we will not be able to reach you. Please understand your commitment and email us if you have any questions at TeamFORCE@facingourrisk.org.
HAVE A GREAT EXPERIENCE AT THE EVENT! You are at Walt Disney World®, and you have decided to make your miles count in a very meaningful way. You are running with a team of people who are truly making a difference, and we thank you so much for being on our team!
2. Is the price I pay for my registration with FORCE part of my fundraising commitment?
No, it is not. FORCE paid runDisney for every bib in our allotment. FORCE paid the same price per bib that you are being charged. Paying the price of the bib you are purchasing ensures that the dollars donated to the mission of FORCE are not spent on providing participants with racing bibs. You can assure your donors that, as we assure you, all dollars donated to FORCE will be used to support our mission. FORCE holds the highest rating possible with Charity Navigator (the largest independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit evaluator in the U.S.) and other watchdog organizations. We strive to conduct our program in the most transparent and ethical way possible. What you pay for your bib is completely separate from your fundraising commitment.
3. How and when do I receive the link I need to register as a runDisney participant?
FORCE will receive the registration links from runDisney. Those links will be sent to all participants who have purchased a registration on our team. There is no set timeframe for when runDisney will send us those links. Please note that runDisney does not send us the registration links until after they release bibs for sale to the public. Soon after that (at runDisney’ s discretion), they will make the registration links available to us, and we will immediately send them to our team. We will email you the link to complete your registration with runDisney as a pre-paid participant – no money will be due to runDisney, as you would have already paid FORCE for your bib. Once that registration is complete, it will be added and visible in your runDisney account.
For a valid reason, such as if fundraising due dates are not met, your registration with FORCE and with runDisney could be canceled at any time. For that reason, we do not withhold sending those links to all registered participants as soon as they are made available to us.
4. How and when do I get my race bib?
Once you are registered with RunDisney, you will receive a registration confirmation email. On race weekends, the day before your run, you will need to pick up your race bib at the Runners’ Expo, just like all runners registered with runDisney. You should also be able to get your runDisney shirt and any pre-paid merchandise you purchased through your runDisney account at that time.
5. When will I be able to add my bib to my runDisney account?
Once you complete your registration with runDisney, via the link we will send to you, your registration will appear on your runDisney account.
6. What are my fundraising requirements?
Fundraising requirements for your event will be clearly stated when you register with FORCE. If you have questions about the amount of your fundraising commitment, please email TeamFORCE@facingourrisk.org.
7. Is what I paid when I purchased the bib tax-deductible?
No, since you receive your registration/bib for the money you paid, it is a purchase and not considered a tax-deductible donation.
8. Are the donations made to my fundraising page tax-deductible?
Yes, FORCE is a registered 501(c) (3) organization holding the highest ranking from many watchdog organizations, such as Charity Navigator and Candid. As a not-for-profit, FORCE relies on and deeply appreciates contributions from friends, corporations, foundations and partners. All donations to FORCE are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law
9. Am I required to use my FORCE fundraising page?
You are not required to “use” your FORCE fundraising page, but you must set up your page to complete your registration. This provides a secure way for you to make donations to your page in lieu of fundraising if you choose to do so, and allows others to donate to help you reach your fundraising commitment. You can also use Facebook, Instagram, or host your own individual fundraiser. If you raise funds another way, please contact us at TeamFORCE@facingourrisk.org.
10. Will there be FORCE race day support and a team gathering?
FORCE staff and volunteers will be cheering for you on race weekend! We are excited for you and happy that you have joined us. Currently, we are not scheduling a team meet-up and are renting a table to meet our runners at the Expo in the Charity Welcome Center. You will receive information about meeting us there in the “event weekend” email, sent 2-4 weeks prior to the event weekend.
11. Will there be a FORCE team tent (like there used to be) at the race?
Unfortunately, race organizers no longer allow team tents during event weekends. We wish they did! We will be there to cheer for you!
12. Does FORCE help me with travel and accommodation plans?
The best information about accommodation is on the runDisney website (i.e., www.rundisney.com/plan-your-trip ). We are often given information regarding your ability to make reservations at their “host” hotels for that weekend. That information will be emailed to you as soon as it is received.
13. Does FORCE help me with race logistics?
The best information about the race is on the race organizer’s website. (i.e.: rundisney.com). You can also connect with your TeamFORCE teammates on the TeamFORCE Facebook page. If you have any more questions about race logistics, please email us at TeamFORCE@facingourrisk.org.
14. Can I bring my family and make this into a family vacation?
Yes! Disney vacations are fun for the whole family! As you will be getting up very early on race day, your family may want to cheer for you at the finish line. After race time, the resort will be yours to enjoy. You will see many guests wearing their finisher medals all weekend long. And you may even see a TeamFORCE T-Shirt once in a while! If you do, please let them know you are in this together and on TeamFORCE!
15. Where can I learn more about FORCE?
Visit our website at www.facingourrisk.org and click “About FORCE” and “Mission & Impact.” Read stories from people who have benefited from FORCE’s programs and services, made possible by our donors and fundraisers. Also, sign up for our newsletter and find us on social media.
16. Will the TeamFORCE runners be wearing a team T-shirt during the race? Is it required?
You will receive a TeamFORCE T-shirt in the mail. Some runners will wear it during the race, but it’s not required. Some of our TeamFORCE members even make the shirt part of their costume. Our volunteers and staff will be wearing TeamFORCE T-shirts and will be cheering for you along the racecourse and at the finish! Please note, we are only able to mail to United States addresses. If you registered under a non-mailable address, please email us at TeamFORCE@facingourrisk.org to see if other arrangements may be made.
17. What happens if the race is canceled due to inclement weather or other reasons? How will I be informed if the race is canceled?
Details such as these will be delivered to you by runDisney. We are here to support you in any way we can, but all event logistics are handled solely by runDisney, and they will communicate with all registered participants. Watch your emails, check the runDisney event page for your event, and follow the runDisney Facebook page.
18. Where can I get some fundraising tips?
19. Who will hold my room key and bag while I’m running the race?
Check the runDisney website; historically, runDisney offers the ability to check a gear bag on race morning. Although we are not part of runDisney’s gear bag process, we do not recommend putting keys and valuables in your gear check bag.
20. Is there a way to let others know who I am running in memory of or in honor of?
We hope you will consider wearing a “back bib” on which you can write the name of the person you are “running for.” It resembles a racing bib, but it is not that at all. It is meant to be worn on the back of your shirt. It is a great way to let others know how you are making your miles count in such a meaningful way. Please email us at TeamFORCE@facingourrisk.org to let us know you would like one, or stop by the FORCE table at the Expo to pick up your back bib.
21. When will I receive my “Check-In Pass” for the Expo?
The answer to this and many similar questions is this: Once you have registered on TeamFORCE and completed the registration (via the link we will send you) with runDisney, you are a fully registered participant, just as if you had purchased your registration directly through runDisney when it went on sale to the public. Regarding the Check-In Pass that runDisney sends out, which allows you entrance to the Expo to pick up your race bib, we have noticed there is no set time for when they send it to all participants. For the 2026 Springtime Surprise, for example, participants received their Check-In passes on the Tuesday of the race week. Other times, it has been sent out weeks before. We are not part of that process, and the timing of when those passes are sent out is completely at the discretion of runDisney. Feel free to email us at TeamFORCE@facingourrisk.org to verify that you have completed your registration and are “good to go” for the event if you registered with runDisney and your registration does not appear on your runDisney dashboard.
22. What is FORCE's tax ID number?
FORCE’s Tax ID Number (or Employer Identification Number “EIN”) is 65-0927702.
23. How do I mail checks to FORCE?
To mail in a check, please make it payable to FORCE. To ensure your donation is accurately recorded, please print and complete our “Mail-in-Donation Form”. Please mail the completed form in with your check to:
FORCE: Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered
16057 Tampa Palms Blvd, W, #373
Tampa, FL 33647
24. Where may I view my state disclosures?
You may view state-by-state charitable gift disclosures on our website.
25. Will my employer match my gift?
Many companies offer a matching gift program to encourage philanthropy among their employees, and some companies will even match the donations made by spouses of employees and retirees. Please ask the employer if they offer a matching gift program. You may be able to double, or even triple, the impact of your gift to FORCE! Click here to find out your options.
