Team Best Buddies an endurance event program that enables Best Buddies supporters of all abilities to dedicate their training and participation in marathons and other endurance events to the life-changing movement of inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individuals that make the commitment to represent Best Buddies earn a spot in some of the most sought-after marathon and endurance events in the country.

Choose an event:

Connecticut

Ion Bank Cheshire Road Race
May 5, 2024

Illinois

Chicago Marathon
Oct. 13, 2024

New York

New York City Marathon
Nov. 3, 2024
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Supporting Local Programs

Funds raised through the Friendship Walk benefits Best Buddies – the world’s largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower the special abilities of people and families with IDD by helping them form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

Make a Donation

Make a donation and help move our mission forward. Simply choose an event to designate where your funds should be directed.  Every dollar raised goes towards making the world a more inclusive, accepting place.