# Running for Inclusion: Mark Bravo on the 2026 Down Syndrome Festival & 5K Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/dsaco-up-for-discussion-7263404/running-for-inclusion-mark-bravo-on-the-2026-down-syndrome-festival-5k Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/dsaco-up-for-discussion-7263404/running-for-inclusion-mark-bravo-on-the-2026-down-syndrome-festival-5k.md Podcast: [DSACO: Up for Discussion](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dsaco-up-for-discussion-7263404) Published: 2026-06-21T20:00:05+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/dsaco-up-for-discussion/2932733 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/321671/2932733/dsaco-up-for-discussion/2026_06_21_19_56_43_c5bb5d25-1534-440b-8c7d-476a56b85d6e.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dsaco-up-for-discussion-7263404/episodes/running-for-inclusion-mark-bravo-on-the-2026-down-syndrome-festival-5k Duration seconds: 2712 ## Resource In this episode of DSACO: Up for Discussion , Sarah Soell sits down with longtime friend of DSACO, race ambassador, coach, and event emcee Mark Bravo to talk all things 2026 Down Syndrome Festival & 5K . Mark shares how he first became involved with DSACO, what keeps him coming back year after year, and why he believes this event has the power to change lives. Together, Sarah and Mark walk through everything you need to know before race day—from the 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run to the Awareness Walk and festival activities that bring thousands of people together in celebration of inclusion. Whether you're a seasoned runner, a first-time participant, a team captain, or simply someone looking to support an incredible cause, this episode will inspire you to join us on September 26 at the Myriad Botanical Gardens. In This Episode How Mark Bravo became involved with DSACO and the Festival & 5K Why this event impacts so many families and community members Tips for first-time 5K participants What to expect from the 1-Mile Fun Run and Awareness Walk Festival highlights and family-friendly activities How to participate through the Virtual 5K from anywhere Why everyone has a place at the Down Syndrome Festival & 5K Event Details Saturday, September 26, 2026 Myriad Botanical Gardens | Oklahoma City, OK Schedule 7:00–8:00 AM – Registration & Check-In 8:00 AM – 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run 9:45 AM – Awareness Walk 10:00 AM – Festival Begins 11:30 AM – Raffle Drawings Register Today Visit dsfestivaland5k.com to: Register for the 5K Sign up for the 1-Mile Fun Run Start or join a fundraising team Make a donation Learn more about the festival Connect with DSACO Website: dsaco.org Email: info@dsaco.org ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/dsaco-up-for-discussion-7263404/episodes/running-for-inclusion-mark-bravo-on-the-2026-down-syndrome-festival-5k/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/dsaco-up-for-discussion-7263404/running-for-inclusion-mark-bravo-on-the-2026-down-syndrome-festival-5k.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.