UPDATED 2025. On your mark Disney fans, it’s time to get set and go to your favorite runDisney events at Disney Parks and virtual races around the globe!

As your Disney vacation experts, we’re here to help you book that dream runDisney vacation. Whether you’re headed to a runDisney race to cheer on your runner, volunteer or hit the pavement yourself, we have the best rates and suggestions on how to get the most out of your race weekend.

Remember, these fast-paced weekends sell out fast so it’s best to start planning right away. The weekends are full of events that keep you on your feet!

Here’s a look at all the runDisney races on the calendar at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort so you can get moving as soon as Mickey says, “Go!”

Each runDisney event is a weekend long celebration where runners of various ages and abilities can join in on one of several races. There are even virtual races that include magic in every mile.

• January | Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (course includes Magic Kingdom)
• February | Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
• April | Springtime Surprise Weekend
• October/November | Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

On your journey you’ll even spot (and stop to visit if you’d like) some of your favorite Disney characters, some in their runDisney attire.

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend January 3-7, 2024

The Walt Disney World Marathon is 30+ years running.. Choose from the 5K to the Marathon as you trek your way through the Disney theme parks.

• January 4 Virtual Races begin
• January 4 Dopey Challenge begins, Walt Disney World 5K
• January 5 Walt Disney World 10K
• January 6 Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge begins, Walt Disney World Half Marathon
• January 7 Walt Disney World Marathon, all challenges and virtual races conclude

Our team would love to help you book your Walt Disney World Marathon weekend stay complete with theme park tickets and a Walt Disney World Resort hotel stay.

Themed to different storybook genres, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm promises to be quite the page turner!

You can enjoy a sci-fi 5K hosted by Pluto. Go nuts over a mysterious 10K led by Chip ‘n Dale. Fall for a romantic half marathon featuring Donald Duck and Daisy Duck. Or experience a fantasy-filled marathon ruled by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

You can also take on the side-splitting Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge (made up of both the half marathon and marathon) or go for the ultimate fairy tale feat by conquering the Dopey Challenge consisting of all four marathon weekend races! As always, magic and medals are included. Be part of the stories––and of the runDisney® fun––January 7–11, 2026.

We’ll likely see a lineup like this one for 2026:

• Virtual Races
• Dopey Challenge begins, Walt Disney World 5K
• Walt Disney World 10K
• Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge begins, Walt Disney World Half Marathon
• Walt Disney World Marathon, all challenges and virtual races conclude

Our team would love to help you book your Walt Disney World Marathon weekend stay complete with theme park tickets and a Walt Disney World Resort hotel stay.

In 2026, runDisney celebrates not only our favorite princesses, but all of those that help to raise, nurture and believe in them.

The weekend is expected to full of events like these from previous years:

• Disney Princess 5K
• Disney Fairy Challenge begins, Disney Princess Enchanted 10K
• Disney Princess Half Marathon
• Disney Princess Yoga, all challenges and virtual races conclude

If you or someone in your group is participating in the Disney Princess Marathon Weekend, let our team help you add even more magic to the weekend! Extend your stay with theme park tickets and accommodations at Walt Disney World Resort hotel.

Stay on track with courses inspired by Spring during this warm up season at Walt Disney World. The weekend line up will likely follow this pattern of events:

• Springtime Surprise Yoga
• Springtime Surprise 5K
• Springtime Surprise 10K
• Springtime Surprise 10 Miler, Springtime Surprise Splash

Celebrate Disney Magical Mealtimes during the 2025 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, October 23–26 at Walt Disney World Resort.

Themed to different eats of the day, you can enjoy miles of mouthwatering merriment during a 5K, 10K or half marathon, earning a one-of-a-kind medal for each race you finish.

You can even register for a challenge that combines the 10K and half marathon and nets you a bonus medal as well! It’s delectable runDisney fun for everyone.

• October 24 Disney Wine & Dine 5K
• October 25 Disney Wine & Dine 10K
• October 26 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

Each runDisney event is a weekend long celebration where runners of various ages and abilities can join in on one of several races. There are even virtual races that include magic in every mile.

• January | Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend (course details to be announced)

On your journey you’ll even spot (and stop to visit if you’d like) some of your favorite Disney characters, some in their runDisney attire.

runDisney races are back on the west coast with fan-favorite Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend.

Taking place January 30 - February 2, 2025, the weekend will include:

• Disney Yoga
• A runDisney challenge including a 5k, 10k and runDisney Kids Races
• Disneyland Half Marathon
• Dumbo Double Dare

We will update this article with more details about the race course, medals and other news soon.

Our team would love to help you book your Disneyland Half Marathon Marathon weekend stay complete with theme park tickets and a Disneyland Resort hotel stay so you’re extra close to all the action.

Whether you’re a Disney fan, an athlete or both, there is a ghoulishly good time waiting for you!

Disneyland Resort will host four days of events, all themed to the Halloween season. And whether you treat yourself to a 3.1-mile jaunt, pick up a few ghostly hitchhikers for 6.2 miles or try to avoid any “hocus-pocus” during a 13.1-mile adventure, some Disney Characters will be there to wish you the happiest of Halloweens!

Adding even more excitement, younger participants will be able to gear up and “Git-R-Done” during Kids’ Races hosted by favorites from Disney and Pixar’s Cars. There’s even an opportunity to enjoy some seriously goofy yoga.

• September 4 Disneyland Yoga
• September 5 Disneyland Halloween 5K
• September 6 Disneyland Halloween 10k
• September 6 runDisney Kids Races
• September 7 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon

Now that you’ve chosen your race, you’re almost at the finish line! For any runDisney weekend we recommend making the magic last! You’ll want plenty of time to explore the parks, runDisney fitness expos and more.

At Walt Disney World Resort we recommend…

A 7-night visit to see and do everything Walt Disney World Resort has to offer, plus give you time to focus on your race and re-group afterwards.

For the classics during Walt Disney World full Marathon Weekend we suggest a stay at Disney's POP Century, Caribbean Beach Resort, or Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.

Disney Princess runners will enjoy Disney Princess themed Royal Guest Rooms at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside.

Springtime Surprise Weekend participants will love The Incredible themed rooms at Disney's Contemporary Resort, the Cars themed Family Suites at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, or the Toy Story building (by request) at Disney's All Star Movies Resort.

At Disneyland Resort we recommend…

A 4-night visit to see and do everything Disneyland Resort has to offer, plus give you time to focus on your race and live the magic before and after!

For the classics during Disneyland race weekends, we suggest 4 nights at the Disneyland Hotel, with 3 day park hopper tickets.

Disney runners looking for luxury will enjoy 4 nights at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa with 3 day park hopper tickets. And don’t forget to book your recovery day at Tenaya Stone Spa which offers massages, facials and more spa treatments.