Your Guide to runDisney Events in 2025 & 2026: Registration opens July 22 for Springtime Surprise Weekend!
Runners and non-runners alike love runDisney events! Train, dress up, spot your favorite characters, capture breathtaking views of the parks, and cross that finish line, earning a one-of-a-kind Disney-themed finisher’s medal. Race weekends take place throughout the year at Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Resort, and even virtually for those who can’t make it to the parks.
These runDisney events are extremely popular and sell out quickly, so be sure to plan accordingly if you want to participate in the festivities!
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Planning a Disney World vacation in 2025? Be sure to check out our guide to all that the Walt Disney World Resort has to offer this year! (Our guide for visiting Disney World in 2026 is now available as well!)
Race Registration Tips
Runners can register for any of the runDisney events online. These races do sell out quickly! So you will want to pay attention to the exact time registration opens. (And be aware that all times are Eastern Standard Time!) Your registration fee typically includes a shirt, a race bib, and a uniquely themed medal. Look for your confirmation email once you register. It is worth noting that registration cannot be transferred between individuals, event weekends, or to events that are sold out.
Also, if you plan on visiting the parks after you complete the race, you will need to purchase your theme park tickets and make a reservation! (You do NOT need a theme park ticket to race… You only need one if you plan to spend the day in the park.)
The day or two before race day, you will need to stop by the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports. This is where you will pick up your race bib, shirt, and any merchandise you pre-purchased. There will be runDisney merchandise available for sale, but be prepared for long lines as these are quite popular! (If you choose not to go on the first day the runDisney Expo opens, you will have fewer crowds, but sizes may be more limited.)
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend: January 7-11, 2026
This year’s marathon theme will be based on different storybook genres, including a sci-fi 5K led by Pluto, a mysterious 10K hosted by Chip ‘n Dale, a romantic half marathon featuring Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, and a fantasy-themed full marathon led by Mickey and Minnie. The weekend will also feature Goofy’s Race and a Half Marathon (comprising both the half marathon and the full marathon) as well as the Dopey Challenge, which includes all four weekend races. Registration opens on March 4, 2025, for Club runDisney Members and on March 11, 2025, for general registration.
- Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge (Half-Marathon and Marathon), and Dopey Challenge (all four races)
- Registration: Registration opened on March 4, 2025, for Club runDisney Members and on March 11, 2025, for general registration.
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day before your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form before arrival, as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday, January 8, 2026 | Noon to 7:00 PM
- Friday, January 9, 2026 | Noon – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Pricing: (all races are currently sold out)
- Dopey Challenge: $736
- Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge: $473
- Marathon: $242
- Half-Marathon: $240
- 10K: $166
- 5K: $119.99
- Start Times: (all times are Eastern Standard Time)
- Dopey Challenge: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 5:00 AM and Sunday at 4:30 AM
- Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge: Saturday at 5:00 AM and Sunday at 4:30 AM
- Marathon: Sunday at 4:30 AM
- Half-Marathon: Saturday at 5:00 AM
- 10K: Friday at 5:00 AM
- 5K: Thursday at 5:00 AM
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend: January 29-February 1, 2026
Disney will “Celebrate Happy” in 2026 at the Disneyland Resort! Part of the resort’s 70th anniversary celebration, Joy will be hosting the 5K race, Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey will be leading the 10K, and the half marathon will be themed after “it’s a small world.” Along with the stand-alone races, runners can take on the Dumbo Double Dare challenge which includes both the 10K and the half marathon. This year will also feature Kids’ Races hosted by Stitch and morning yoga with Miss Piggy.
- Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Dumbo Double Dare (10K and half marathon)
- Registration: Registration opened on April 22, 2025, for Club runDisney Members and on April 29, 2025, for general registration.
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day before your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form before arrival, as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Thursday, January 29, 2026 | TBD
- Friday, January 30, 2026 | TBD
- Saturday, January 31, 2026 | TBD
- Pricing: (all races are currently sold out)
- Disneyland 5K: $130
- Disneyland 10K: $185
- Disneyland Half Marathon: $270
- Dumbo Double Dare: $450
- runDisney Kids Races: $45
- Disneyland Yoga: $140
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: February 26-March 2, 2026
Another popular runDisney race has a royal theme. Events for the weekend include a 5K featuring Merida, a 10K led by Moana, a Half Marathon hosted by Rapunzel, a Beauty and the Beast-themed Fairytale Challenge (10K and Half Marathon), and Disney Princess Yoga at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
- Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Fairytale Challenge (10K and half marathon)
- Registration: Registration opened on June 17, 2025, for Club runDisney Members and on June 24, 2025, for general registration.
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day before your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form before arrival, as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday, February 27, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Pricing: (all races currently sold out except for Disney Princess Yoga)
- Disney Princess 5K: $119.99
- Disney Princess 10K: $166
- Disney Princess Half Marathon: $259
- Disney Fairytale Challenge: $432
- Disney Princess Yoga: $125
- Start Times: (all times are Eastern Standard Time)
- Disney Princess 5K: Friday at 5:00 AM
- Disney Princess 10K: Saturday at 5:00 AM
- Disney Princess Half Marathon: Sunday at 5:00 AM
- Disney Fairytale Challenge: Saturday and Sunday at 5:00 AM
- Disney Princess Yoga: Monday at 5:00 AM
runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend: April 16-20, 2026
This year’s race will celebrate the power of friendship! Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will lead the 5K, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger will host the 10K, and the 10-miler will feature Joy and Sadness from Inside Out. Runners can also participate in a 3-race challenge hosted by Aladdin and Genie, as well as morning yoga featuring Lilo and Stitch!
- Races: 5K, 10K, 10 Miler, and Springtime Surprise Challenge (all three races)
- Registration: Registration opens on July 22, 2025, for Club runDisney Members and on July 29, 2025, for general registration.
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day before your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form before arrival, as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday, April 17, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Pricing:
- runDisney Springtime Surprise 5K: $119.99
- runDisney Springtime Surprise 10K: $166
- runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler: $229
- runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge: $534
- runDisney Springtime Surprise Yoga: $125
- Start Times: (all times are Eastern Standard Time)
- runDisney Springtime Surprise 5K: Friday at 5:00 AM
- runDisney Springtime Surprise 10K: Saturday at 5:00 AM
- runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler: Sunday at 5:00 AM
- runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 5:00 AM
- runDisney Springtime Surprise Yoga: Monday at 5:00 AM (at Disney’s Hollywood Studios)
runDisney Virtual Series: June 1 – August 31, 2025
Every summer, runners can participate in the runDisney Virtual Series, which typically includes three separate 5K races and a challenge event for those who want to complete all three races. This year is all about adventure, featuring the Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Participants who complete all three races will earn a special finisher’s medal. Each race entry includes a themed bib, commemorative finisher medal, and at-home themed kit with downloadable start and finish lines, mile markers, and a finisher certificate.
- Races: 3 separate virtual 5Ks
- Registration: Registration opens April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM. (Eastern Standard Time.)
- Virtual Pricing:
- Virtual 5K – Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: $58 (sold out)
- Virtual 5K – Jungle Cruise: $58 (sold out)
- Virtual 5K – Big Thunder Mountain Railroad: $58 (sold out)
- Virtual Challenge – Disney Happily Ever After: $180 (sold out)
Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend: September 4-7, 2025
Bake for a second year, this year’s race weekend will feature some of your favorite Disney villains. Ursula will host the 5K event, the 10K will feature Cruella De Vil, and the half marathon will be led by Maleficent. In addition to the races, runners can participate in a “Pain” and “Panic” challenge by racing in both the 10K race as well as the half marathon. The weekend will also feature Kids’ Races with Captain Hook and morning yoga with the Queen of Hearts.
- Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Challenge
- Registration: Registration opens on November 26, 2024, for Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Members. General registration will begin on December 3, 2024.
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day before your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form before arrival, as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Thursday, September 4, 2025 | TBD
- Friday, September 5, 2025 | TBD
- Saturday, September 6, 2025 | TBD
- Pricing: (all races are currently sold out)
- Chills & Thrills Challenge: $450
- runDisney Kids Races: $45
- Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon: $270
- Disneyland Halloween 10K: $185
- Disneyland Halloween 5K: $130
- Disneyland Yoga: $140
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend: October 23-26, 2025
This year’s race will celebrate Disney Magical Mealtimes. The event lineup includes a breakfast-themed 5K featuring Mushu and Mulan, a lunch-themed 10K hosted by Olaf, and a dinner-themed half marathon led by Lady and the Tramp. Runners can also participate in a two-course challenge featuring Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather, honoring Princess Aurora’s 16th birthday.
- Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Disney Two Course Challenge (10K and Half Marathon)
- Registration: Registration opened on February 4, 2025, for Club runDisney Gold & Platinum Members and on February 11, 2025, for general registration.
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day before their race to pick up their race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form before arrival, as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Thursday, October 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Friday, October 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- In-Person Pricing: (all in-person races are currently sold out except for the post-race party)
- Disney Two Course Challenge (Half-Marathon and 10K): $427
- Disney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon: $257
- Disney Wine & Dine 10K: $166
- Disney Wine & Dine 5K: $119.99
- Post-race party tickets: $119 per person for runners’ family and friends (Party tickets are included for those running the half-marathon or taking part in the Challenge.)
- Start Times: (all times are Eastern Standard Time)
- Disney Two Course Challenge (Half-Marathon and 10K): Saturday and Sunday at 5:00 AM
- Disney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon: Sunday at 5:00 AM
- Disney Wine & Dine 10K: Saturday at 5:00 AM
- Disney Wine & Dine 5K: Friday at 5:00 AM
- Post-race party tickets: Sunday at 10:00 PM (in Epcot)
runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas: December 1-31, 2025
This festival virtual event provides runners with the opportunity to earn 4 commemorative medals (which double as Christmas ornaments) by taking part in three 4K Virtual Races. Participants also received a long-sleeved hooded shirt, a holiday CORKCICLE mug (with a hot cocoa kit), a digital race bib, a finisher certificate, and a digital race tool kit featuring printable mile markers. Completion timeframe is December 1-31, 2025.
- Races: 3 virtual 4Ks
- Registration: Registration opens August 19, 2025.
- Virtual Pricing:
- runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas Challenge: TBD
*For more information about all of the runDisney events, be sure to visit their official website.
Looking to take part in any of the runDisney events? Be sure to visit my step-by-step guide to start planning your Walt Disney World vacation!
