Marathon Weekend 2026

[Mr_Incr3dible]

So, a semi-newbie question. Newbie in the sense that I have never pre-bought merchandise before. Where do I pick up the jacket I purchased? Is it somewhere within the building where all the other merchandise is?

 

[fatmanatee]

So, a semi-newbie question. Newbie in the sense that I have never pre-bought merchandise before. Where do I pick up the jacket I purchased? Is it somewhere within the building where all the other merchandise is?

Yeah, same area where the rest of merch is and they'll have a sign. Was pretty easy to find, I did it for the first time this past January.

 

[Livelovedance]

I hate that excuse because history shows us how great the art can be. It would be one thing if they actually changed the poses, but RD actively uses the same art each race. Compare before Covid:
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Eh… it was practically the same Mickey from the beginning 1994 up until 2016 - with the exception of 2013. However those were all the more metal medals without the color enamel or whatever the finish is. I’m not saying they couldn’t do better, but they have re-used a lot of the same Mickey form.

https://teamrundis.com/marathon-weekend-medals

I feel like they’ve had times of great and not so great medals over the years. I haven’t been crazy about the most recent ones, but I’ve seen worse.

My first runDisney race was in 2018. I ran the Princess 5K and 10K. I had run a number of local races over the years, but nothing as big as a runDisney race (and none that gave out finisher medals). Back then I said I’d “never” run a half marathon, full marathon, and definitely not Dopey! If I only knew… Some of my favorite medals to this date are the 2018 WDW Marathon, Dopey, and Princess Half medals. I don’t own them because I wouldn’t have even dreamt of running distances that long at that point, but the medals and the runners that collected them inspired me to run my first half the following year.

 

[MerlinandtheMouse]

Ah… I’m international… does that make a difference. There doesn’t seem to be an option to sign digitally.

I assume it does make a difference but don’t worry there’s an area at the expo you can go to sign your waivers in person.

 

[Livelovedance]

So, a semi-newbie question. Newbie in the sense that I have never pre-bought merchandise before. Where do I pick up the jacket I purchased? Is it somewhere within the building where all the other merchandise is?

Yeah, same area where the rest of merch is and they'll have a sign. Was pretty easy to find, I did it for the first time this past January.

Agreed. The area is set up in the runDisney merchandise area with “booths” (I’m not sure what they’re actually called) like the ones they use for bib pickup. Very easy to find and I’ve never seen a long line for it. I don’t preorder often but I always try to remind myself when I do because it’s easy to forget about when you’re in the chaos of the merch building.

 

[Zutroy]

Eh… it was practically the same Mickey from the beginning 1994 up until 2016 - with the exception of 2013. However those were all the more metal medals without the color enamel or whatever the finish is. I’m not saying they couldn’t do better, but they have re-used a lot of the same Mickey form.

https://teamrundis.com/marathon-weekend-medals

Yeah, that’s because it was the exact same medal they gave out each year, just like all the world majors. I remember Wine and Dine did the same medal for the first couple of years too. No one complains that Boston gives out the same unicorn each year. But Disney decided to change the medals each year and made it a major selling point of the races. Now I look at my medal rack and see the same pose and art reused each year. It’s just lazy. At least this year’s medal was great.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Agreed. The area is set up in the runDisney merchandise area with “booths” (I’m not sure what they’re actually called) like the ones they use for bib pickup. Very easy to find and I’ve never seen a long line for it. I don’t preorder often but I always try to remind myself when I do because it’s easy to forget about when you’re in the chaos of the merch building.

I have already put a reminder in my phone

 

[marty3d]

Random one, but what are we meant to do with the race waiver form they want us to print and sign?

As you enter the Bib pickup building there will be a table with waivers to sign. All you need is your Bib# (don’t forget your ID for pickup!) . It’s not a big deal - it literally adds 1 minute to the amount of time to pickup your bib - even on the busiest day.

 

[JediKnightXan]

Crazy that the Mens Medium and Large jackets are alreadysold out, what I get for deciding to sleep on it.

Fingers crossed they are able to increase their order size and they are not locked in.

Is items like this selling out so fast normal?

 

[marty3d]

Crazy that the Mens Medium and Large jackets are alreadysold out, what I get for deciding to sleep on it.

Fingers crossed they are able to increase their order size and they are not locked in.

Is items like this selling out so fast normal?

Not in my experience. I ordered the 2025 Men’s jacket about a month after registration. For DL 2024 I ordered the jacket at least 2 months after registration because I didn’t get registered until well after registration opened. This is bizarre because they should just be able to increase their order. Why leave money on the table? Makes me glad I don’t like the Men’s jacket (if it was identical to the women’s I would have ordered it already)

I think I want the Goofy hoodie but because of size, I don’t think I want to pre-order. But even for that one, Small and Medium are sold out and for most hoodies I’m either a M or L. I just don’t understand runDisney’s merchandising strategy.

 

[accm]

Ah… I’m international… does that make a difference. There doesn’t seem to be an option to sign digitally.

I print the last page of the waiver and fill it out before heading out to the expo. They'll have extras there, but I find it's easier to come prepared.

 

[Livelovedance]

I think I want the Goofy hoodie but because of size, I don’t think I want to pre-order. But even for that one, Small and Medium are sold out and for most hoodies I’m either a M or L. I just don’t understand runDisney’s merchandising strategy.

I’m having the same issue with the Goofy hoodie. I wish they were flexible with exchanges/returns because I’m just not sure about the sizing. With the way registration went I have a feeling it’ll sell out on day one and I won’t be there until Friday, so I think if I want it I’ll have to preorder.

 

[GuinnessRunner]

I’m having the same issue with the Goofy hoodie. I wish they were flexible with exchanges/returns because I’m just not sure about the sizing. With the way registration went I have a feeling it’ll sell out on day one and I won’t be there until Friday, so I think if I want it I’ll have to preorder.

Doesn’t 100% help, but I’ve never had an issue returning a pre-order at either a park shop or at my resort. Typically I’ve only been given a gift card or merch swap, but it’s better than being stuck with something that doesn’t fit or that you accidentally ordered twice (reason #213 why I’m an idiot)

 

[nekonekoneko]

Is items like this selling out so fast normal?

But isn't the point of a preorder to gauge demand, and then, maybe like 2 months before go time, ask the jacket manufacturer to say "make x size small jackets, y mediums, etc"?

 

[Livelovedance]

Doesn’t 100% help, but I’ve never had an issue returning a pre-order at either a park shop or at my resort. Typically I’ve only been given a gift card or merch swap, but it’s better than being stuck with something that doesn’t fit or that you accidentally ordered twice (reason #213 why I’m an idiot)

Thank you, it does help because I didn’t think they accepted returns! I might preorder it then (if runDisney decides to fix my registration link). I’m totally fine with a gift card or merchandise swap because I clearly have no control and find it too easy to spend money in Disney…

 

[cburnett11]

Yeah, that’s because it was the exact same medal they gave out each year, just like all the world majors. I remember Wine and Dine did the same medal for the first couple of years too. No one complains that Boston gives out the same unicorn each year. But Disney decided to change the medals each year and made it a major selling point of the races. Now I look at my medal rack and see the same pose and art reused each year. It’s just lazy. At least this year’s medal was great.

Of my 23 marathon medals, the Disney ones are the most interesting and they are large. Could they do better? Probably. But they are good enough that I keep them on a separate rack because they would overshadow my other medals. Until they plaster the race sponsor on the medal itself (e.g., BoA), I won’t complain.