Your Guide to runDisney Events in 2024 & 2025: New Halloween Half Marathon in Disneyland Coming in 2024!
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. And the best news of all? Disney has announced the return of runDisney events at the Disneyland Resort in 2024! We haven’t had a race in the California parks since 2017, so this will be a welcome return indeed!
These runDisney events are very popular and sell out quickly, so be sure to plan accordingly if you want to take part in the festivities!
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Planning a Disney World vacation in 2024? Be sure to check out our guide to all that the Walt Disney World Resort has to offer this year including the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the return of the Disney Dining Plan, and more! (You can also find our 2023 guide here!)
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 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 3-7, 2024
*This event is scheduled for January 8-12, 2025 as well. The following information is for the event taking place in 2024. We will keep you posted as we learn more about next year’s event!
Undoubtedly one of the most popular runDisney events, 2023 marked its 30th anniversary! It will sell out fast, so be sure to register quickly! Here is what we know so far about the race in 2024:
- 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 April 4, 2023, for Club runDisney Members and on April 11, 2023, for general registration. General Registration for Virtual Races opened on April 14, 2023.
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day prior to your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form prior to arrival as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday, January 4, 2024 | Noon to 7:00 PM
- Friday, January 5, 2024 | Noon – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, January 6, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- In-Person Pricing: (all in-person races are currently sold out)
- Dopey Challenge (all four races): $672
- Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge (Half-Marathon and Marathon): $432
- Marathon: $221
- Half-Marathon: $218.99
- 10K: $150.99
- 5K: $107.99
- Virtual Pricing:
- Dopey Challenge (all four races): $511.99
- Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge (Half-Marathon and Marathon): $294
- Marathon: $129
- Half-Marathon: $126
- 10K: $106
- 5K: $85
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend: January 11-14, 2024
*This event is scheduled for January 30-February 2, 2025 as well. The following information is for the event taking place in 2024. We will keep you posted as we learn more about next year’s event!
runDisney is making its return to the Disneyland Resort in 2024, and the weekend will feature a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a challenge event (10K and half marathon). Beginning in 2024, Disney is offering its Coast to Coast Race Challenge. Those who complete any 10-mile race or longer at both Walt Disney World the Disneyland Resort in the same calendar year will receive a runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge medal!
- Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and the Dumbo Double Dare (10K and half marathon)
- Registration: General Registration opened on February 14 and virtual registration opened on February 17.
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day prior to your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form prior to arrival as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Thursday, January 11, 2024 | TBD
- Friday, January 12, 2024 | TBD
- Saturday, January 13, 2024 | TBD
- Pricing: (all in-person races are currently sold out)
- Disneyland Yoga: $108.99
- Dumbo Double Dare: $389.99
- Half-Marathon: $234.99
- 10K: $148.99
- 5K: $108.99
- runDisney Kids Races: $35
- Virtual Pricing:
- Dumbo Double Dare: $270
- Half-Marathon: $126
- 10K: $106
- 5K: $85
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: February 22-26, 2024
*This event is scheduled for February 22-26, 2025 as well. The following information is for the event taking place in 2024. We will keep you posted as we learn more about next year’s event!
Another popular runDisney event, this race weekend brings out the Disney royalty in all who participate. Disney invites runners to join them in a “celebration of the ways we are all heroes, every day.” Along with the races, “Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga” will take place in the Magic Kingdom in front of Cinderella’s Castle prior to the park opening.
Here’s a look at what we know so far for 2024:
- Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Disney Fairy Tale Challenge (10K and Half Marathon)
- Registration: Registration opened on June 13, 2023, for Club runDisney Gold & Platinum Members, and on June 20, 2023, for general registration. General Registration for Virtual Races opened on June 23, 2023.
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day prior to your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form prior to arrival as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Thursday, February 22, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday, February 23, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Saturday, February 24, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- In-Person Pricing: (all in-person races are currently sold out)
- Disney Fairy Tale Challenge (Half-Marathon and 10K): $389
- Half-Marathon: $232
- 10K: $150.99
- 5K: $107.99
- Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga: $116.19
- Virtual Pricing:
- Disney Fairy Tale Challenge (Half-Marathon and 10K): $248
- Half-Marathon: $115
- 10K: $95
- 5K: $80
runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend: April 18-21, 2024
*This event is scheduled for April 3-6, 2025 as well. The following information is for the event taking place in 2024. We will keep you posted as we learn more about next year’s event!
This event ultimately replaced the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend, and 2022 marked its inaugural run. This year’s courses are inspired by popular Disney classics including Peter Pan, Up, and The Lion King. Runners can earn a commemorative medal by completing all 3 races for the Stitch’s ‘Ohana Challenge.
This year’s event is also featuring the runDisney Springtime Suprise Splash! This ticketed event will take place at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. This 3-hour event features early entry to the park (starting at 5:00 PM), a commemorative item, character sightings and entertainment, complimentary treats (ice cream, popcorn, and fountain drinks), and accept to favorite attractions throughout the park.
- Races: 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, and Stitch’s ‘Ohana Challenge (all three races)
- Registration: Registration opened on August 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM for Club runDisney Gold & Platinum Members, and on August 22, 2023, at 10:00 AM for general registration. General Registration for Virtual Races opened on August 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM. (All times are Eastern Standard Time.)
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day prior to your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise.
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Friday, April 19, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday, April 20, 2024 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- In-Person Pricing:
- Stitch’s ‘Ohana Challenge (all 3 races): $485 – sold out
- Hakuna Matata 10-Miler (April 21): $212
- Adventure is Out There 10K (April 20): $150.99 – sold out
- Neverland 5K (April 19): $107.99 – sold out
- runDisney Springtime Suprise Yoga (April 18): $111.93
- runDisney Springtime Suprise Splash (April 21): $85
- Virtual Pricing: (all virtual races are currently sold out)
- runDisney Springtime Suprise Challenge (all 3 races): $325.13
- Disney Pixar Toy Story 10-Miler: $115.13
- Disney Pixar Monsters 10K: $94.87
- Disney Pixar Cars 5K: $79.95
runDisney Virtual Series: June – August 2024
Each summer, runners have the opportunity to take part in runDisney’s Virtual Series! While race themes have yet to be announced for 2024, the series typically features three separate 5K races as well as a challenge event (all three 5K events). Runners who complete all three of the races will receive a special finisher’s medal. Entries for the individual races will be provided a themed bib, a commemorative finisher medal, and an at-home themed kit including a downloadable start line, finish line, mile markers, and a finisher certificate.
- Races: 3 separate virtual 5Ks
- Registration: Registration opens March 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM. (Eastern Standard Time.)
- Virtual Pricing:
- Pricing for 2024 has yet to be announced. In 2023, the challenge (all three 5K events) was $160 and each individual 5K race was $48.
Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend: September 5-8, 2024
This newly announced race will take place at the Disneyland Resort for the Halloween season! Runners can choose from multiple race distances including a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and a Challenge event. The weekend will also feature kids’ races and yoga.
- Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Challenge
- Registration: Registration opens on February 6, 2024, for Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Members. General registration will begin on February 13, 2024.
- Expo Hours: TBD
- Pricing: TBD
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend: October 31-November 3, 2024
This race takes place during Epcot’s International Food & Wine Festival. While we don’t have a lot of info yet regarding the event in 2024, the race in 2023 served up “courses celebrating favorite moments found around the dinner (or tea) table.” It also included a Post-Race Party with global cuisine.
Here’s a look at the event from 2023:
- Races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Disney Two Course Challenge (10K and Half Marathon)
- Registration: Registration opened on March 14, 2023, for Club runDisney Gold & Platinum Members and on March 21, 2023, at 10:00 AM for general registration. General Registration for Virtual Races opened on March 24, 2023, at 10:00 AM. (All times are Eastern Standard Time.)
- Expo Hours: All runners must attend the Expo at least one day prior to your race to pick up your race bib, shirt, and pre-purchased merchandise. (Be sure to fill out your required digital waiver form prior to arrival as well as retrieve your Expo Check-in Pass. Both will be available in your runDisney account.)
- Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- Friday, November 3, 2023 | 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday, November 4, 2023 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- In-Person Pricing: (all in-person races are currently sold out except for the post-race party)
- Challenge (Half-Marathon and 10K): $389
- Half-Marathon: $234.99
- 10K: $150.99
- 5K: $107.99
- Post-race party tickets: $105 per person for runners’ family and friends (Party tickets are included for those running the half-marathon or taking part in the Challenge.)
- Virtual Pricing:
- Challenge (Half-Marathon and 10K): $270
- Half-Marathon: $126
- 10K: $106
- 5K: $85
runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas: December 1-31, 2023
New in 2023, this virtual event provides runners the opportunity to earn 4 commemorative medals (which double as Christmas ornaments) by taking part in three 4K Virtual Races. Participants also receive a long-sleeved hooded shirt, a holiday CORKCILE mug (with a hot cocoa kit), a digital race bib, a finisher certificate, and a digital race tool kit featuring printable mile markers.
- Races: 3 virtual 4Ks
- Registration: Registration opened July 25, 2023, at 10:00 AM. (Eastern Standard Time.)
- Virtual Pricing:
- $267 for the entire event
*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!
