Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend News

7 months ago · Feb 26, 2026 | 10:30pm ET

Jeff Galloway, runDisney's Official Training Consultant, Dies at 80

Jeff Galloway, the 1972 Olympian and longtime official training consultant for runDisney, has died. He was 80. His family confirmed the news in a post on his Facebook page…

8 months ago · Jan 07, 2026 | 6:45am ET

How to Join Virtual Queue for runDisney Merchandise and Brooks Running Shoes at 2026 Marathon Weekend

A virtual queue system will be in place for the runDisney Merchandise Shop and runDisney-themed Brooks Running shoes at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex during the Walt Disney…

8 months ago · Jan 02, 2026 | 12:20pm ET

Brooks Reveals runDisney 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Shoes Lineup

Brooks and runDisney have shared an early look at the themed running shoes that will be available at the runDisney 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend expo. The lineup…

8 months ago · Jan 02, 2026 | 8:30am ET

runDisney Releases Full 2026–2027 Race Calendar With Dates and Registration Windows

runDisney has released the 2026-2027 runDisney race calendar, laying out dates and registration windows for both in-person weekends at Walt Disney World and the full slate of…

9 months ago · Dec 15, 2025 | 11:32am ET

2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Merchandise Preview Released

The 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by State Farm takes place January 7-11, 2026, and runDisney has now shared a first look at some of the merchandise included…

11 months ago · Oct 06, 2025 | 11:26am ET

Medals Revealed for the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

runDisney has unveiled the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend medals, each inspired by a different storybook genre . The event, presented by State Farm, will take place…

1 year ago · Jan 07, 2025 | 5:15pm ET

Full 2025-2026 runDisney Race Schedule: Key Dates and Registration Info

The official runDisney 2025-2026 race calendar has been announced, offering fans plenty of opportunities to lace up their running shoes for unique race weekends at Walt Disney…

2 years ago · Dec 16, 2024 | 12:10pm ET

runDisney 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise revealed

runDisney has shared a sneak-peek preview of the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise. The sold-out event takes place from January 8-12, 2025, with merchandise…

2 years ago · Oct 15, 2024 | 12:05pm ET

Brooks Named Official Shoe of runDisney Races: Disney-Themed Shoes Coming in 2025

Brooks Running has been named the official running shoe for the runDisney race series. The multi-year partnership, announced today, will bring Disney-themed running shoes and…

2 years ago · Aug 19, 2024 | 11:20am ET

2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed

The runDisney 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, set for January 8-12, 2025, has unveiled the finisher medals for its upcoming races. The event continues its tradition of…

2 years ago · Jan 06, 2024 | 7:00pm ET

Walt Disney World Half Marathon shortened and moved to an earlier start due to severe weather forecast

runDisney has announced late this evening that The Walt Disney World Half Marathon course will be shortened due to the expected severe weather on the course. In addition to the…

3 years ago · Dec 22, 2023 | 1:10pm ET

runDisney 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise revealed

Here is a first look at the 2024 event weekend merchandise coming to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo. All Guests are invited to attend during the following dates and times…

3 years ago · Aug 07, 2023 | 2:30pm ET

runDisney 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend medals unveiled

runDisney has unveiled a first look at the 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend medals featuring Mickey and friends. Here are all the medals for the sold-out event taking place…

3 years ago · Jan 03, 2023 | 1:06p ET

runDisney Race Season dates for 2023 - 2024 including the return of the Disneyland Half Marathon

If you plan to participate in the runDisney race event in the coming years, you now have the perfect opportunity to set some goals. Disney has today released the full calendar of…

4 years ago · Dec 30, 2022 | 11:05am ET

Disney unveils the runDisney 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise

Disney has today given us a first look at the runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend merchandise. Here are a few of the offerings coming to the runDisney Health & Fitness…

5 years ago · Dec 17, 2021 | 9:39am ET

Schedule announced for the 2022-2023 runDisney races at Walt Disney World

See the runDisney race weekend dates for the year ahead at Walt Disney World.

5 years ago · Jun 30, 2021 | 11:31am ET

runDisney announces the return of races to Walt Disney World

In person races are back at Walt Disney World starting in November 2021

6 years ago · Sep 22, 2020 | 2:27pm ET

runDisney announces cancellation of 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Although in-person races have been cancelled, both will continue as virtual races.

6 years ago · Jan 07, 2020 | 11:36am ET

Club runDisney is a new membership program offering benefits at runDisney events

The new Club runDisney costs between $265 and $798 and includes perks throughout the year.

7 years ago · Jan 14, 2019 | 11:58am ET

Brazilians win the men's and women's 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon event

Brazil dominated the 26th annual 26.2-mile race through Walt Disney World Resort.

7 years ago · Jan 08, 2019 | 10:12am ET

Registration still available for this weekend's Walt Disney World Marathon

Unlike previous year's, the signature runDisney event of the year has not sold out.

9 years ago · Oct 19, 2017 | 8:36am EDT

runDisney places Disneyland Resort events on hiatus from 2018, including the Coast to Coast Challenges

runDisney will not be holding any events at Disneyland resort in 2018.

9 years ago · Jan 07, 2017 | 7:55am EST

Information for Walt Disney World Half Marathon runners following its cancellation

Details on how to re-register, receive a refund, or transfer to the full marathon.

9 years ago · Jan 07, 2017 | 7:48pm EST

2017 Walt Disney World Half Marathon cancelled due to weather

Poor weather in the forecast has forced Disney to exercise caution and cancel all events on Saturday.

9 years ago · Jan 04, 2017 | 8:02am EST

2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend times guide and schedules

Full schedule with transportation details for this week's 2017 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

10 years ago · Jul 29, 2016 | 9:32am EDT

Say goodbye to rubber 5K medals and paper event guides at runDisney events

runDisney is bringing some new enhancements to its upcoming events.

10 years ago · Apr 28, 2016 | 2:52pm EDT

runDisney launches virtual races

Disney aims to take runDisney into your own neighborhood with the Virtual Shorts Series.

10 years ago · Jan 05, 2016 | 11:31am EST

Disney clarifies costume policy ahead of this weekend's Walt Disney World Marathon

If you are running a runDisney race be aware of new costume policy at the race and at after-race events in the parks.

11 years ago · Jan 11, 2015 | 1:25pm EST

Brazilian runners dominate the 2015 Walt Disney World Marathon

Another victory for Fredison Costa, his fourth in five years.

11 years ago · Jan 08, 2015 | 3:08pm EST

Food and merchandise discounts all over Downtown Disney this weekend for runDisney runners with finisher medals

If you are taking part in the Walt Disney World Marathon read on for some great discounts on merchandise and dining this weekend at Downtown Disney.