Event Details
Improving Children’s Lives with Every Step
Join Jalen Hurts, Official Champion of I CHOP, in Spring 2027 for our 2nd annual I CHOP Run, Walk & Virtual Challenge, presented by Philadelphia Insurance Companies. There are three great ways to get involved, build community and support CHOP:
- Sign up for our 3-mile run or 1.5-mile family fun walk in-person event on April 25 in FDR Park,
- Join our Virtual Activity Challenge during May, or
- Do both!
We can improve children’s lives with every dollar raised and every step we take together!
Watch highlights from last year’s event and make your plan to join us in 2027!
Participate in person
Event details
Sunday, April 25, 2027
- 7 a.m. – Event opens
- 8 a.m. – Program begins
- 8:30 a.m. – 3-mile runs begins
- 8:45 a.m. – 1.5-mile family fun walk begins
- 10 a.m. – Event concludes
FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Ave. and S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19145
Get directions
How it works
Step 1: Register!
Start your team, join a team or register as an individual participant by visiting the I CHOP registration page.
The registration fee is $25 for teens and adults (age 13+) and $20 for children aged 12 and younger. Pre-registration ends at midnight on April 21, 2027.
NOTE: Event-day registration fees increase to $30 for adults and $25 for children.
Step 2: Recruit your community
Gather your friends, family and colleagues to join you at I CHOP – in person on April 25, or virtually throughout the month of May.
Step 3: Raise funds
There are so many ways you can raise money to support children in Philadelphia and around the world who are seen at CHOP. Teams that raise $1,000 or more can designate their fundraising to an area of the hospital that is meaningful to them (only team captains can designate their fundraising during registration.) *Teams raising funds for IBD will not have a fundraising minimum for 2027, providing continued support following the conclusion of Walk for Hope.
If no specific area is chosen or the team does not raise $1,000 or more, all funds raised by that team will go to the Children’s Fund. See how your dollars can make a difference.
Step 4: Run or walk together!
Join us and Jalen Hurts on Sunday, April 25, to celebrate CHOP and the millions of children and families who have been impacted by CHOP’s care, treatment and support.
Participate virtually
The I CHOP Virtual Challenge is what you make it! You choose how to get active and how many miles to go May 1-31!
Step 1: Register!
Start your team, join a team or register as an individual participant by visiting the I CHOP registration page. All virtual participants can join an in-person team! The registration fee is $15 for all virtual participants. Virtual registration will be open through the end of May.
Step 2: Set a goal
Once you register, you’ll be prompted to start your personal fundraising page and determine your goals. Share how many miles you want to go, how much money you hope to raise, and let people know how they can help. Friends and family can donate and motivate you to meet your goals!
Step 3: Raise funds
There are so many ways you can raise money to support children in Philadelphia and around the world who are seen at CHOP. Teams that raise $1,000 or more can designate their fundraising to an area of the hospital that’s meaningful to them (only team captains can designate their fundraising during registration). *Teams raising funds for IBD will not have a fundraising minimum for 2027, providing continued support following the conclusion of Walk for Hope.
If no specific area is chosen or the team does not raise $1,000 or more, all funds raised by that team will go to the Children’s Fund. See how your dollars can make a difference.
Step 4: Get moving (and tracking)!
Download the Donor Drive App from the Apple Store or get it on Google Play. Use it to track your progress in miles traveled and money raised!
Participate in person & virtually
Step 1: Register!
Start your team, join a team or register as an individual participant by visiting the I CHOP registration page. Virtual registration will be open through the end of May.
The registration fee is $25 for teens and adults (age 13+) and $20 for children aged 12 and younger. Pre-registration ends at midnight on April 21, 2027.
NOTE: Event-day registration fees increase to $30 for adults and $25 for children.
Step 2: Recruit your community
Gather your friends, family and colleagues to join you at I CHOP – in person on April 25, or virtually throughout the month of May.
Step 3: Set a goal
Once you register, you’ll be prompted to start your personal fundraising page and determine your goals. Share how many miles you want to go, how much money you hope to raise, and let people know how they can help. Friends and family can donate and motivate you to meet your goals!
Step 4: Raise funds
There are so many ways you can raise money to support children in Philadelphia and around the world who are seen at CHOP. Teams that raise $1,000 or more can designate their fundraising to an area of the hospital that’s meaningful to them (only team captains can designate their fundraising during registration.) *Teams raising funds for IBD will not have a fundraising minimum for 2027, providing continued support following the conclusion of Walk for Hope.
If no specific area is chosen or the team does not raise $1,000 or more, all funds raised by that team will go to the Children’s Fund. See how your dollars can make a difference.
Step 5: Run or walk together!
Join us and Jalen Hurts on Sunday, April 25, to celebrate CHOP and the millions of children and families who have been impacted by CHOP’s care, treatment and support.
Step 6: Get moving (and tracking)!
Download the Donor Drive App from the Apple Store or get it on Google Play. Use it to track your progress in miles traveled and money raised!
FAQs
Curious what to expect at the event? Check out our frequently asked questions!
Questions?
Contact Ellie Paparone at 267-426-4931 or email iheart@chop.edu.