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"Dad, When I'm Running, I Don't Feel Handicapped" — The Story of Team Hoyt and 1,130 Races of Love

Dick Hoyt pushed his son Rick, born with cerebral palsy, through more than 1,130 races over four decades, including 32 consecutive Boston Marathons. Their story became one of America's most enduring testaments to a father's unconditional love.

May 24, 2026

"Dad, When We Run, I Don't Feel Disabled" — Dick Hoyt, the Father Who Carried His Son Across 1,130 Finish Lines

When doctors told Dick Hoyt to institutionalize his son Rick, born with cerebral palsy, he refused. Instead, he spent 40 years pushing Rick's wheelchair through 72 marathons, 6 Ironman triathlons, and over 1,130 races — because his son once told him, "When we run, I don't feel disabled."

Apr 26, 2026