The Popular 5K Fundraiser CHOC WALK in the PARK will be in July for the First Time Ever!

The annual and ever-popular in-park 5K fundraiser “CHOC Walk in the Park,” presented by Disneyland Resort, returns this summer to raise funds for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), the pediatric healthcare system serving children and families in Orange County and throughout Southern California. The event is now in its 32nd year and will take place for the first time in July.

This will be our 8th year working along side Choc Children’s Hospital for the walk. Every year that passes, the importance of this unique fundraiser becomes more and more apparent to my daughter. In 2019 she met the Boyle Family and it was a defining year for her to truly understand the event and who it supported. The families story and the emotions she felt from meeting Brave Boyles mother and younger sister moved her to tears and as a mother of a child who is on the spectrum it made me so proud. There are important life lessons to be had by supporting such a cause as CHOC Walk in the Park…understanding, compassion and empathy for others is what my daughter has learned.

Celebrating the most precious things in our lives…. Our Children!

As the sun rises early on Sunday, July 21, 2024, enthusiastic fundraisers will begin their roughly three-mile course, winding through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, encountering fun, delightful, and whimsical surprises before the parks open to the public. “CHOC Walk in the Park is an extraordinary event that unites thousands of people from all over the world to help advance pediatric care, research, and education. Disneyland Resort and its cast members work tirelessly to ensure participants enjoy a memorable and magical experience..The walk event is the most unique and magical pediatric fundraiser in the nation and brings the community together for one single goal–to raise funds for research, education, and CHOC healthcare programs in the greatest need, all benefitting Southern California children and families.

Meet Our 2024 CHOC Walk Ambassador - Kara

      When Kara was born, not all of her amniotic fluid could be expelled from her lungs, causing her to have trouble breathing. She also had a bacteria that put her at risk of developing pneumonia. She spent the first weeks of her life in the neonatal intensive care unit at CHOC, undergoing a regimen of antibiotics. But today, she is happy, healthy, and continues to give back proudly in her community by throwing events and speaking about CHOC to raise awareness.

      We are excited to introduce Kara as this year’s CHOC Walk Ambassador for the 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park! Kara and her family are representing their CHOC Walk team – Super Kara and Friends, and leading CHOC Walk on Sunday, July 21 at the Disneyland® Resort!

Register Now For CHOC Walk In The Park!

In order to reserve your spot for the 2024 CHOC Walk, you will need to follow the steps below.

• A nonrefundable $10 registration fee will be due upon completion of registration.
  This $10 will go towards your fundraising minimum, which you can reach through personal payments, donations from others, or a combination of both. 

• General fundraising minimum: $125

• All event participants ages 3 and older will need to register and reach the fundraising minimum in order to attend the event.

• Little guests ages 2 and younger - FREE

• Admission to the Disneyland® Resort after the walk concludes is not included with your
  CHOC Walk event wristband/specially priced tickets will NOT be available.

• Please check back for CHOC Walk parking information - more details coming soon.

• You will have until July 20, 2024 to reach your fundraising minimum and pick up your event wristband at check-in. Please note check-in on July 20, 2024 ends at 4 pm.
  You cannot drop off funds or check in on the day of the event (Sunday, July 21).

Check-in Hours

Location: The Westin Anaheim Resort 1030 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802

Parking map and information forthcoming

Hours : Friday, July 19, 2024: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Saturday, July 20, 2024: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All participants need to check in before the event on either July 19 or 20, 2024, to pick up their event wristband to attend the event.  Check-in will not be available on Sunday, July 21 (event day).

Based on previous CHOC Walks, this year’s event is estimated to feature around 350-400 teams, including participants from the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Japan.The beloved fundraiser also coincides with the 2024 60th anniversary of CHOC and its ongoing legacy of striving to create happy and healthy futures for children. “We’re thrilled to bring back ‘CHOC Walk in the Park’ for another magical 5K experience inside the parks,”said Ken Potrock, president of DisneylandResort and CHOC board member. “We’ve partnered withCHOC for over 30 years to help raise $44 million for children and families in our community, and we’re proud to continue Walt Disney’s legacy of being an active, supportive, and caring neighbor.”

“By moving the event to late July, we hope to help families join us by avoiding conflicts with back-to-school activities or planned August family vacations,” stated Jessica Miley, senior vice president and chief development officer for CHOC. “The date change will also help us avoid any liquid sunshine (like last year’s Hurricane Hilary),which was a ‘first’ for all of us during CHOC Walk.”Event information, registration specifics, and information on joining or forming a team can be found atwww.chocwalk.org. Real-time event information can also be found via “CHOCWalk”on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The social media hashtag is #chocwalk