After more than a year of virtual races due to the COVID-19 pandemic, runners will once again be able to take part in in-person events at Walt Disney World Resort this fall, for the runDisney 2021-2022 race season. The season will include four race weekends: Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by AfterShokz:... Continue Reading →
runDisney Cancels 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon & Princess Half-Marathon
runDisney has cancelled two of its in-person races for 2021. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend will not be happening due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The races were scheduled for January and February respectively. Participants who registered through runDisney.com will be able to get a full refund for... Continue Reading →
runDisney Cancels 2020 Wine & Dine Race Weekend; Transitions to Virtual Offering
runDisney is cancelling the 2020 Wine & Dine Race Weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic. The organization just posted this message to runners. With circumstances surrounding COVID-19 continuing to change around the globe, we continue to make timely decisions about our operations after considering guidance from local and national health authorities. As we have shared... Continue Reading →
Disneyland Paris Run Weekend 5th Edition Postponed Until Autumn 2021
The coronavirus is pushing the 5th Disneyland Paris run weekend back to 2021. Disneyland Paris says the race weekend, which was originally set for September 2020 will happen in the fall of 2021. Guests are able to keep their race and reservation packages if they wish, but must decide by June 19th. An electronic form... Continue Reading →
Disneyland Paris Cancels May runDisney Princess Event Due to Coronavirus
Disneyland Paris is taking further action during the coronavirus outbreak. The park has canceled the Princess Run set for May 8-10th due to the global pandemic. French government has been giving advice to limit large gatherings across the country, and Disneyland Paris has been heeding those recommendations since their March 16th closure. Guests who purchased... Continue Reading →
Former NFL RB Tiki Barber Completes WDW Marathon
Tiki Barber, the all-time leading rusher for the New York Giants, completes his first runDisney race during Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 2020. Sunday was his 13th marathon, which he finished in 5 hours, 12 minutes... however, it was his first Disney marathon. "I feel worn — not bruised, just worn. My muscles are cramping,... Continue Reading →
New runDisney Merchandise Coming in 2020
New year, new GEAR. runDisney is rolling out a field of new race apparel and merchandise in 2020, including things like Spirit Jerseys, shirts, hoodies, tumblers and more. The first race weekend of 2020 kicks off January 8th.
Runner Dies During 5K at Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
A tragedy at the 10th annual Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend at Disney World. Authorities say a runner died during the 5K run. Details on the victim's age or any potential health conditions have not been released, nor has a cause of death been announced. A Disney spokesperson made the following statement on the... Continue Reading →
runDisney Unveils Medals for 2020 Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Royal runners have some fantastic hardware to reach the finish line for at the 2020 Princess Half Marathon Weekend. The event takes place at Walt Disney World from February 20 –23, 2020. Here are the medals: 5K 10K Half Marathon Glass Slipper Challenge (all three races) Kids Race You can keep tabs on registration for... Continue Reading →
runDisney Unveils Medals for 2020 Walt Disney Marathon Weekend
runDisney is showing off the medals for next year's Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The event, that kicks off January 8, 2020, will feature classic characters on the medals while Dopey steal the spotlight for the ultimate challenge. This is also the 15th year of the Goofy Challenge, which is a marathon and a 10k... Continue Reading →