Hello and welcome to the runDisney Events and Registration FAQ!
A lot of people have talked about wanting or needing an FAQ thread so I figured we could start one. One of the great things about FAQ threads is the participation, and I encourage everyone that has questions, comments, and answers to participate in this thread.
runDisney Events for 2021
We’re looking at every aspect of the runDisney experience and making decisions with the safety and well-being of our athletes, volunteers, Cast Members and Guests at the forefront of our planning. At this time, we have no updates regarding future runDisney events. We thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Club runDisney Charter Membership
Guests who purchased the inaugural year of the Club runDisney membership have received a second year of membership at no charge.
Digital Disney Gift Card timing
Digital Disney Gift Cards from runDisney can be expected to be processed within six to eight weeks. If you haven’t received your Digital Disney Gift Card by then, please visit the “contact us” section on runDisney.com.
Refund timing
Refunds from runDisney can be expected to be processed within six to eight weeks. If you haven’t received your refund by then, please visit the “contact us” section on runDisney.com.
During this unusual time, race organizers around the world continue to pause on hosting in-person race events that draw large crowds. As we look to the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend, we will convert this race to a virtual event, similar to the previous runDisney race weekends this season. In addition, we will reimagine the theming of this race weekend for 2022 and will share more information on that at a later date.
Make a Final Run to the Virtual 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend!
ChEARs To The 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend – Now A Virtual Event!
Run Your Happily Ever After Virtually During the 2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend!
The 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Goes Virtual - Still Wickedly Delicious!
UPDATE ON DISNEYLAND RACES FOR 2018 AND BEYOND
"We have heard from many of you over the past few months regarding registration for runDisney race weekends at Disneyland Resort. We greatly appreciate your loyalty and dedication to our runDisney race events and want to share the following update with you.
Given the level of construction to support the ongoing Disneyland Resort expansion, we have been working hard to determine how we can continue providing our West Coast participants with the best possible runDisney experience, which is designed around the ability to run throughout our resorts while enjoying entertainment offerings and characters.
After careful consideration and weighing all possibilities, we have made the very difficult decision to place all runDisney race weekends at Disneyland Resort on hiatus beginning in 2018. This includes the associated Coast to Coast Race Challenges.
Anyone who has registered for one of these races will be contacted directly by runDisney today by email and will receive a full refund for registration fees and for any commemorative items they may have purchased.
While news of this hiatus is sad to share, we are so thankful for the magic and memories you have helped create at our race weekends through the years. We look forward to hosting the upcoming Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort November 9-12, and we hope to see many of you there.
We encourage runners to continue to visit runDisney.com for other race opportunities. A full schedule of races at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Paris are currently still being offered, in addition to our virtual race series. Guests with questions can contact rundisney@disneysports.com."
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend - NOW VIRTUAL
I know it's a long way off... but.. 2018 Dopey
Marathon Weekend 2018
Marathon Weekend 2019
Official Dopey 2019 Thread
Marathon Weekend 2020
Dopey 2020.....
Marathon Weekend 2021
Marathon Weekend 2022
Considered the Granddaddy of them all this is runDisney's only weekend that includes a full marathon.
Individual events for this weekend
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (Diaper Dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, mickey mile)
Challenges
Goofy Challenge (Half+Full Marathon)
Dopey Challenge (5K+10K+Half+Full Marathon)
Expo
At WDW Marathon Weekend the race expo takes place for 4 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. The expo is also where you will buy official race weekend merchandise, and get to look at several dozen other vendors throughout ESPN Wide World of Sports. Transportation is available to and from the expo if staying at a Disney resort.
Race Retreat
Race Retreat is a VIP experience for runners. You get early access to the race weekend expo, private hospitality tent near the finish line, pre-race food and drinks, private restrooms, Disney character experiences, recovery zone, catered post race brunch, commemorative socks and towel.
Star Wars Half Marathon-Light Side
Official 2017 Star Wars - Light Side Half Marathon Weekend (Jan 12th - 15th, 2017)
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend - NOW VIRTUAL
2017 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
2018 Princess Half Marathon
2019 Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Princess Weekend 2020
Princess Weekend 2021
This race weekend is centered around female runners even though males can still participate. A woman must win the race.
Individual events for this weekend
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (Diaper dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, one mile)
Fairytale Challenge
Must run 10K and Half Marathon
*Runner that run the half marathon during Princess weekend and Tinker Bell weekend are eligible for a pink coast to coast medal*
Expo
This expo takes place for 3 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. You can also buy official race weekend merchandise and look/buy from several dozen other vendors. This expo takes place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and transportation is provided to and from the expo for guests staying at Disney resorts.
Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon Weekend 2021 - NOW VIRTUAL
THIS RACE WEEKEND IS CHANGING AFTER 2021
Official Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend - The Dark Side 2017
Official 2018 Star Wars Dark Side Weekend
Official 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend
Official 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend - CANCELED
Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend 2021 (April 15-18, 2021)
Individual events for this weekend
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (Diaper Dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, one mile)
Rival Run Challenge
Must run in 10K and Half marathon
Kessel Run Challenge
Runners must complete the Virtual Half Marathon and WDW Rival Run Half Marathon to be eligible for this special Kessel challenge medal.
Expo
This expo takes place for 3 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. You can also buy official race weekend merchandise and look/buy from several dozen other vendors. This expo takes place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and transportation is provided to and from the expo for guests staying at Disney resorts.
Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend
Official 2017 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend!
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Official 2017 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Thread
Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend
Disneyland Paris Half 2017
Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend 2018
2019 Disneyland Paris Marathon Weekend
This race weekend takes place in Disneyland Paris and is an inaugural race in 2016.
Individual events for this weekend
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (100m, 200m, 400m, 1km, 2km)
31K Challenge Half+10K
36K Challenge 5K+10K+Half
Castle to Chateau Challenge
This special challenge is for those that run in the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon and a Disney Half Marathon in the US in the same Calendar year.
Expo
This expo takes place for 3 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. You can also buy official race weekend merchandise and look/buy from several dozen other vendors. This expo takes place at the Disney Events Arena.
2017 race info
https://news.disneylandparis.com/blog/2016/09/29/rundisney2017/
Disneyland Paris Princess Run
New for 2020, Disneyland Paris is adding a family oriented weekend with an 8K, 5K, and Kids races that will run from May 8th - May 10th, 2020. This new race weekend will be princess themed. The 8K has an age requirement of 9, the 5K participants must be 5 years old or older. There is also a Cinderella Challenge. Registration is set to open in October 2019.
Races
Kids Races
5K
8K
Cinderella Challenge (5K+8K)
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend - NOW VIRTUAL
Official Wine and Dine 2017 thread
Official Wine & Dine 2018
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2019
Official Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2020
Individual events for this weekend
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (Diaper Dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, 1-miler)
Two Course Challenge
Must run in 10K and Half Marathon
Expo
This expo takes place for 3 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. You can also buy official race weekend merchandise and look/buy from several dozen other vendors. This expo takes place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and transportation is provided to and from the expo for guests staying at Disney resorts.
Post Race Party
A special post race party happens during this race weekend at night at Epcot from 10PM-1AM. It takes place the same day of the Half Marathon, and it is included in your race registration. Rides are open as well as character meet and greets, and live entertainment.
Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
Who's in? Super Heroes (Avengers) Weekend Thread
Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon ON SALE NOW
After the Disneyland races were put on hiatus runDisney announced a new virtual Star Wars Half Marathon. runDisney does not make you run the half marathon in order to receive the medal and you can split up the half marathon over multiple runs. In addition to the half you can participate in the Kessel Run Challenge by running both the virtual half and the Dark Side half in April at Walt Disney World. You receive a finishers medal, virtual race bib, and finishers certificate.
Individual Events
Half Marathon
Kessel Run Challenge
Must run Half Marathon virtually and Dark Side Half Marathon
runDisney Virtual Running Shorts
Starting in 2016 runDisney began offering a 5K virtual running series. Runners can choose to just run one month (June, July, or August) or run the entire series. runDisney does not require runners to submit their times for their virtual races. Those who sign up for the series get all three medals for each month plus a medal for the series.
runDisney Virtual Shorts - An *Incredible* Year 3
2020 runDisney Virtual Summer Series
Individual Events
June 5K
July 5K
August 5K
Virtual Running Shorts Series
All three virtual 5K races
Virtual Running Shorts themes
2016: Mickey Mouse
2017: Pluto
2018: The Incredibles
2019: Marvel
2020: Disney Parks
2021:
RunDisney anniversary races
Thanks to @Anisum for the list
WDW Marathon Weekend:
WDW 5k - 2023 (30th)
WDW 10k - 2023 (10th)
WDW Half - 2022 (25th)
WDW Marathon - 2023 (30th)
Goofy Challenge - 2025 (20th)
Dopey Challenge - 2023 (10th)
Castaway Cay Challenge 2024 (10th)
Princess Weekend:
Royal Family/Princess 5k - 2023 (15th)
Enchanted 10k - 2023 (10th)
Princess Half - 2023 (15th)
Disney Fairy Tale Challenge - 2023 (10th)
Wine & Dine Weekend:
Mickey's Jingle Jungle/Holiday/Fall Feast 5k - 2024 (15th)
Wine & Dine 10k - 2025 (10th)
Wine & Dine Half - 2024 (15th)
Two Course Challenge -2025 (10th)
Star Wars Rival Run:
Half/5k/10k/Challenge - 2021 (5th)
Kessel Run - 2021 (5th)
DL Paris:
Disneyland Paris 5k - 2021 (5th)
Disneyland Paris Half - 2021 (5th)
Castle to Chateau - 2021 (5th)
Disneyland Paris Princess Run:
5K - 2025 (5th)
8K - 2025 (5th)
A lot of people have talked about wanting or needing an FAQ thread so I figured we could start one. One of the great things about FAQ threads is the participation, and I encourage everyone that has questions, comments, and answers to participate in this thread.
runDisney Events for 2021
- Virtual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend January 6-10th, 2021 SOLD OUT
- Virtual Princess Half Marathon Weekend February 18th-21st, 2021 SOLD OUT
- Virtual Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon Weekend April 15th-18th, 2021 ON SALE NOW
- Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon Jan. - March 2021 ON SALE NOW
We’re looking at every aspect of the runDisney experience and making decisions with the safety and well-being of our athletes, volunteers, Cast Members and Guests at the forefront of our planning. At this time, we have no updates regarding future runDisney events. We thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Club runDisney Charter Membership
Guests who purchased the inaugural year of the Club runDisney membership have received a second year of membership at no charge.
Digital Disney Gift Card timing
Digital Disney Gift Cards from runDisney can be expected to be processed within six to eight weeks. If you haven’t received your Digital Disney Gift Card by then, please visit the “contact us” section on runDisney.com.
Refund timing
Refunds from runDisney can be expected to be processed within six to eight weeks. If you haven’t received your refund by then, please visit the “contact us” section on runDisney.com.
During this unusual time, race organizers around the world continue to pause on hosting in-person race events that draw large crowds. As we look to the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend, we will convert this race to a virtual event, similar to the previous runDisney race weekends this season. In addition, we will reimagine the theming of this race weekend for 2022 and will share more information on that at a later date.
Make a Final Run to the Virtual 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend!
ChEARs To The 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend – Now A Virtual Event!
Run Your Happily Ever After Virtually During the 2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend!
The 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Goes Virtual - Still Wickedly Delicious!
UPDATE ON DISNEYLAND RACES FOR 2018 AND BEYOND
"We have heard from many of you over the past few months regarding registration for runDisney race weekends at Disneyland Resort. We greatly appreciate your loyalty and dedication to our runDisney race events and want to share the following update with you.
Given the level of construction to support the ongoing Disneyland Resort expansion, we have been working hard to determine how we can continue providing our West Coast participants with the best possible runDisney experience, which is designed around the ability to run throughout our resorts while enjoying entertainment offerings and characters.
After careful consideration and weighing all possibilities, we have made the very difficult decision to place all runDisney race weekends at Disneyland Resort on hiatus beginning in 2018. This includes the associated Coast to Coast Race Challenges.
Anyone who has registered for one of these races will be contacted directly by runDisney today by email and will receive a full refund for registration fees and for any commemorative items they may have purchased.
While news of this hiatus is sad to share, we are so thankful for the magic and memories you have helped create at our race weekends through the years. We look forward to hosting the upcoming Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort November 9-12, and we hope to see many of you there.
We encourage runners to continue to visit runDisney.com for other race opportunities. A full schedule of races at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Paris are currently still being offered, in addition to our virtual race series. Guests with questions can contact rundisney@disneysports.com."
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend - NOW VIRTUAL
I know it's a long way off... but.. 2018 Dopey
Marathon Weekend 2018
Marathon Weekend 2019
Official Dopey 2019 Thread
Marathon Weekend 2020
Dopey 2020.....
Marathon Weekend 2021
Marathon Weekend 2022
Considered the Granddaddy of them all this is runDisney's only weekend that includes a full marathon.
Individual events for this weekend
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (Diaper Dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, mickey mile)
Challenges
Goofy Challenge (Half+Full Marathon)
Dopey Challenge (5K+10K+Half+Full Marathon)
Expo
At WDW Marathon Weekend the race expo takes place for 4 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. The expo is also where you will buy official race weekend merchandise, and get to look at several dozen other vendors throughout ESPN Wide World of Sports. Transportation is available to and from the expo if staying at a Disney resort.
Race Retreat
Race Retreat is a VIP experience for runners. You get early access to the race weekend expo, private hospitality tent near the finish line, pre-race food and drinks, private restrooms, Disney character experiences, recovery zone, catered post race brunch, commemorative socks and towel.
Star Wars Half Marathon-Light Side
Official 2017 Star Wars - Light Side Half Marathon Weekend (Jan 12th - 15th, 2017)
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend - NOW VIRTUAL
2017 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
2018 Princess Half Marathon
2019 Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Princess Weekend 2020
Princess Weekend 2021
This race weekend is centered around female runners even though males can still participate. A woman must win the race.
Individual events for this weekend
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (Diaper dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, one mile)
Fairytale Challenge
Must run 10K and Half Marathon
*Runner that run the half marathon during Princess weekend and Tinker Bell weekend are eligible for a pink coast to coast medal*
Expo
This expo takes place for 3 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. You can also buy official race weekend merchandise and look/buy from several dozen other vendors. This expo takes place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and transportation is provided to and from the expo for guests staying at Disney resorts.
Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon Weekend 2021 - NOW VIRTUAL
THIS RACE WEEKEND IS CHANGING AFTER 2021
Official Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend - The Dark Side 2017
Official 2018 Star Wars Dark Side Weekend
Official 2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend
Official 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend - CANCELED
Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend 2021 (April 15-18, 2021)
Individual events for this weekend
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (Diaper Dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, one mile)
Rival Run Challenge
Must run in 10K and Half marathon
Kessel Run Challenge
Runners must complete the Virtual Half Marathon and WDW Rival Run Half Marathon to be eligible for this special Kessel challenge medal.
Expo
This expo takes place for 3 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. You can also buy official race weekend merchandise and look/buy from several dozen other vendors. This expo takes place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and transportation is provided to and from the expo for guests staying at Disney resorts.
Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend
Official 2017 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend!
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
Official 2017 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Thread
Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend
Disneyland Paris Half 2017
Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend 2018
2019 Disneyland Paris Marathon Weekend
This race weekend takes place in Disneyland Paris and is an inaugural race in 2016.
Individual events for this weekend
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (100m, 200m, 400m, 1km, 2km)
31K Challenge Half+10K
36K Challenge 5K+10K+Half
Castle to Chateau Challenge
This special challenge is for those that run in the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon and a Disney Half Marathon in the US in the same Calendar year.
Expo
This expo takes place for 3 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. You can also buy official race weekend merchandise and look/buy from several dozen other vendors. This expo takes place at the Disney Events Arena.
2017 race info
https://news.disneylandparis.com/blog/2016/09/29/rundisney2017/
Disneyland Paris Princess Run
New for 2020, Disneyland Paris is adding a family oriented weekend with an 8K, 5K, and Kids races that will run from May 8th - May 10th, 2020. This new race weekend will be princess themed. The 8K has an age requirement of 9, the 5K participants must be 5 years old or older. There is also a Cinderella Challenge. Registration is set to open in October 2019.
Races
Kids Races
5K
8K
Cinderella Challenge (5K+8K)
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend - NOW VIRTUAL
Official Wine and Dine 2017 thread
Official Wine & Dine 2018
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2019
Official Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2020
Individual events for this weekend
Half Marathon
10K
5K
Kids races (Diaper Dash, 100m, 200m, 400m, 1-miler)
Two Course Challenge
Must run in 10K and Half Marathon
Expo
This expo takes place for 3 days. The expo is where you will need to pick up your race number/bib, your shirt, and gEAR bag. You can also buy official race weekend merchandise and look/buy from several dozen other vendors. This expo takes place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex and transportation is provided to and from the expo for guests staying at Disney resorts.
Post Race Party
A special post race party happens during this race weekend at night at Epcot from 10PM-1AM. It takes place the same day of the Half Marathon, and it is included in your race registration. Rides are open as well as character meet and greets, and live entertainment.
Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
Who's in? Super Heroes (Avengers) Weekend Thread
Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon ON SALE NOW
After the Disneyland races were put on hiatus runDisney announced a new virtual Star Wars Half Marathon. runDisney does not make you run the half marathon in order to receive the medal and you can split up the half marathon over multiple runs. In addition to the half you can participate in the Kessel Run Challenge by running both the virtual half and the Dark Side half in April at Walt Disney World. You receive a finishers medal, virtual race bib, and finishers certificate.
Individual Events
Half Marathon
Kessel Run Challenge
Must run Half Marathon virtually and Dark Side Half Marathon
runDisney Virtual Running Shorts
Starting in 2016 runDisney began offering a 5K virtual running series. Runners can choose to just run one month (June, July, or August) or run the entire series. runDisney does not require runners to submit their times for their virtual races. Those who sign up for the series get all three medals for each month plus a medal for the series.
runDisney Virtual Shorts - An *Incredible* Year 3
2020 runDisney Virtual Summer Series
Individual Events
June 5K
July 5K
August 5K
Virtual Running Shorts Series
All three virtual 5K races
Virtual Running Shorts themes
2016: Mickey Mouse
2017: Pluto
2018: The Incredibles
2019: Marvel
2020: Disney Parks
2021:
RunDisney anniversary races
Thanks to @Anisum for the list
WDW Marathon Weekend:
WDW 5k - 2023 (30th)
WDW 10k - 2023 (10th)
WDW Half - 2022 (25th)
WDW Marathon - 2023 (30th)
Goofy Challenge - 2025 (20th)
Dopey Challenge - 2023 (10th)
Castaway Cay Challenge 2024 (10th)
Princess Weekend:
Royal Family/Princess 5k - 2023 (15th)
Enchanted 10k - 2023 (10th)
Princess Half - 2023 (15th)
Disney Fairy Tale Challenge - 2023 (10th)
Wine & Dine Weekend:
Mickey's Jingle Jungle/Holiday/Fall Feast 5k - 2024 (15th)
Wine & Dine 10k - 2025 (10th)
Wine & Dine Half - 2024 (15th)
Two Course Challenge -2025 (10th)
Star Wars Rival Run:
Half/5k/10k/Challenge - 2021 (5th)
Kessel Run - 2021 (5th)
DL Paris:
Disneyland Paris 5k - 2021 (5th)
Disneyland Paris Half - 2021 (5th)
Castle to Chateau - 2021 (5th)
Disneyland Paris Princess Run:
5K - 2025 (5th)
8K - 2025 (5th)
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