runDisney 2026 Marathon Weekend Registration Now Open: Dates, Prices & Insider Tips

Get Your Sneakers Ready: runDisney Unveils Complete 2026-2027 Race Calendar—Here’s Every Date, New Virtual Events, and How to Register The magic miles keep coming as runDisney has officially released its full 2026-2027 schedule, giving runners nearly 18 months to plan their next race-cation at Walt Disney World Resort or from home through a growing slate of virtual options. Disneyland races pause for construction • All in-park events shift exclusively to Florida this season, as Disneyland Resort runDisney weekends remain on hiatus during the multiyear DisneylandForward expansion project. • West-coast fans can still earn medals through the expanded virtual race program. 2026-2027 Walt Disney World race weekends • Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend – Oct 22-25, 2026 (registration opens Feb 10, 2026) • Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend – Jan 6-10, 2027 (registration opens Mar 17, 2026) • Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend – Feb 25-Mar 1, 2027 (registration opens Jun 2, 2026) • Springtime Surprise Weekend – Apr 15-18, 2027 (registration opens Jul 7, 2026) What’s new for 2026 • Spooktacular Virtual Race Series (Oct 1-31, 2026) joins the lineup, letting runners log 3.1, 6.2 or 13.1 festive miles from anywhere and earn Halloween-themed bling. • Virtual 12Ks of Christmas returns Dec 1-31, 2026, alongside the retro-inspired runDisney Summer Virtual Series running Jun 1-Aug 31, 2026. Key registration tips 1. Create or update your runDisney account before the 10 a.m. ET on-sale times; races traditionally sell out in minutes. 2. Have payment info preloaded and be ready to refresh right at start. 3. Consider Club runDisney memberships for early registration and upgraded corral placement if you plan multiple events. Travel & lodging strategies • Disney Resort hotels closest to race starts—like Disney’s Contemporary, Polynesian and Grand Floridian—often book first; lock rooms with a refundable deposit ahead of general bib release. • New this year, runDisney offers discounted two-day theme-park tickets bundled with race expo pickup, ideal for runners tight on time. • Off-property runners should budget extra transit time; most road closures begin at 2 a.m. Training timelines • Half-marathon programs should start 16 weeks out, meaning Wine & Dine participants kick off plans in early July. • First-time 5K runners eyeing the Springtime Surprise can follow a beginner 12-week plan starting January 2027. • All official Jeff Galloway training PDFs are free on runDisney.com. Why the calendar matters for 2026 travel planners With Walt Disney World’s new summer ticket promotions, Food & Wine Festival dates overlapping Wine & Dine, and Princess Weekend coinciding with the park’s Flower & Garden Festival, securing both bibs and park reservations early can save hundreds on lodging and airfare. Bottom line Whether you’re chasing a coast-to-coast challenge, your first character meet-and-run, or simply want to collect the newest glow-in-the-dark Halloween medal, the 2026-2027 runDisney season promises fresh themes, flexible virtual options, and that unmistakable pixie-dusted race-day energy. Mark those registration dates now and may all your miles be magical.