UPDATED March 2, 2026
“Every MILE is MAGIC” when you’re participating in a runDisney race through the Walt Disney World theme parks or a runDisney Virtual Race event!
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runDisney hosts several race weekend events throughout the year, with distances ranging from 5Ks to full marathons (and runners and walkers can participate in more than one, if you’re feeling a little goofy or dopey… 😉 ).
2022 Walt Disney World Marathon
There are even distances just for kids to participate in these weekend-long events, which are complete with Health and Fitness Expos, fantastic race bling (MEDALS!!), Disney CHARACTERS along the race courses, and SO much more!
Princess Daisy at the Disney Princess 5K Finish Line
There are even virtual race options for those who can’t make it to Walt Disney World for an event.
You’ll find the rundown of the upcoming runDisney race weekends below. Happy Running!
runDisney Races in Walt Disney World
2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will take place from January 6th – January 10th, 2027!
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The following races make up the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend:
- Walt Disney World Marathon
- Walt Disney World Half Marathon
- Walt Disney World 10K
- Walt Disney World 5K
Participants may also opt to take part in Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge by participating in both the Walt Disney World Half Marathon on Saturday AND the Walt Disney World Marathon on Sunday for a total of 39.3 miles (and you’ll receive an EXTRA medal for your efforts), or the Dopey Challenge whereby guests participate in ALL FOUR RACES for a total of 48.6 miles! (Yep, you’ll get an extra medal for that one, too, PLUS the Goofy’s Challenge medal.)
General registration for the 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will open on March 17th, 2026 on runDisney.com. For Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, registration will open on March 10th, 2026.
Find ALL the details for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend HERE!
2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
The 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will take place from February 25th – March 1st, 2027!
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The following races and events make up the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend:
Participants may also opt to take part in the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge by participating in both the Princess Enchanted 10K on Saturday and the Disney Princess Half Marathon on Sunday for a total of 19.3 miles (and you’ll receive an EXTRA medal for your efforts)!
General registration for the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will open on June 2nd, 2026 on runDisney.com. For Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, registration will open on May 26th, 2026.
Find COMPLETE details and pricing for the Princess Half Marathon Weekend HERE!
2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
Making its debut in 2022, the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend offers a “completely different experience” every year… SURPRISE! The 2026 Springtime Surprise Weekend will take place from April 16 – 19, 2026!
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General registration for the 2026 Springtime Surprise Weekend is OPEN as of July 29, 2025 at 10AM EST on runDisney.com. For Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, registration is now open as of July 22, 2025 at 10AM EST.
MARK YOUR RACE CALENDAR: The 2027 Springtime Surprise Weekend will take place from April 15th – April 18th, 2027.
General registration for the 2027 Springtime Surprise Weekend will open on July 7th, 2026 on runDisney.com. For Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, registration will open on June 30th, 2026.
Find COMPLETE details for the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend HERE!
2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
The runDisney 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, part of the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival, will run from October 22nd – October 25th, 2026.
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General registration for the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon opened on February 10th, 2026 on runDisney.com. For Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, registration opened on February 3rd, 2026.
Find ALL the details for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend HERE!
runDisney Virtual Race Series
Can’t make it to Disney World for a runDisney event? You can lace up those running shoes, anyway, thanks to runDisney Virtual Races! runDisney hosts three Virtual Run Series during the year:
- 2026 runDisney Virtual Series (June 1 – August 31, 2026)
- 2026 runDisney Virtual Spooktacular (October 1-31, 2026)
- 2026 runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas (December 1,-31, 2026)
Each Virtual Race Series offers individual races as well as Challenges whereby participants can run in every race offered in the event and earn an EXTRA medal… plus more goodies. And the best part is, you can run your races ANYWHERE you want and still be part of the fun!
Click here for ALL the details on the runDisney Virtual Race Series!
runDisney Health & Fitness Expos and Merchandise
Participating in a runDisney race means that a Health & Fitness Expo is part of your experience, as a stop is required to pick up your race number (and other goodies)!
ESPN Wide World of Sports
In Walt Disney World, these typically take place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. We provide Health & Fitness Expo dates and times for the events on each of the individual Race Weekend pages linked above.
Catch up on the latest runDisney news by clicking any of the links below!
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