Events
Learn more about our upcoming events that impact our cause.
January Events
Appreciate A Dragon Day
A special awareness day where supporters are encouraged to share their love of Dragon Master Initiative on social media. (tagging @beadragonmaster)
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Make your Marathon dreams come true by joining Team Fired Up at Walt Disney World! Fundraise or join the cheer team during four days of racing at WDW Marathon Weekend in Orlando.
Arctic Trek
Join Dragon Master Initiative in 2027 for an unforgettable Arctic Trek across Finland by Breaking Strain Events. Your courage in the cold helps bring hope and better treatments to kids fighting cancer. You can join us as an individual, family or friend group, or a corporate team.
Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend
On hiatus for the foreseeable future
February Events
Head for the Cure Orlando
A 5K run benefiting Orlando Health and Dragon Master Initiative through the Head for the Cure® , raising awareness and funds for brain tumor research. 2027 Registration coming soon!
Walt Disney World Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Make your dream of being a Princess come true and support kids with cancer by fundraising alongside Team Fired Up at this race weekend at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
April Events
Springtime Surprise
Participate in a runDisney weekend (5K, 10K, 10‑miler) along with Team Fired Up to fundraise and support cancer research. 2027 Springtime Surprise details coming soon!
May Events
Brain Tumor Awareness Month
#ScaleUpTheGray
A special awareness month where supporters are encouraged to spread awareness of brain cancer by grayscaling posts on social media (#scaleupthegray and tagging @beadragonmaster)
Iowa Hope Run
A community 5K & 10K in Des Moines, IA that brings together families, survivors, and supporters to benefit brain tumor research.
July Events
Locust Shade Park 5k/10k with BishopsEvents
We’re excited to return to Virginia for an unforgettable race experience in partnership with Bishop's Events at Locust Shade Park. This special running and walking event takes place on a scenic, multi-loop trail course, offering both 5K and 10K distances, along with virtual options for those who want to participate from anywhere.
August Events
DIII Inlet Walk in Avalon, NJ
Come celebrate the end of summer and a life well-lived by walking along the shore of Avalon and Stone Harbor beaches in memory of Dennis J. McNichol, III.
September Events
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Inflate Awareness
A special awareness month where supporters are encouraged to spread awareness of childhood cancer with fun inflatables on social media (#inflateawareness and tagging @beadragonmaster)
October Events
Disney® Wine and Dine Weekend
Runners and volunteers can participate in 5k, 10k, or half marathon events, where all funds raised by Team Fired Up go to fund pediatric cancer research.
AS OF 2/10/2026 WE ARE SOLD OUT! If you would like to join our waitlist, please email austin@dragonmaster.org with the distance you are hoping for.
December Events
Giving Tuesday
Celebrate this international day of giving by making a donation!
