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

Jan 07, 2020 in "Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend"

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Posted: Tuesday January 7, 2020 11:36am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

runDisney is introducing a new membership program for runners called Club runDisney, priced between $265 and $798 depending on membership level.

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Club runDisney will offer three different one-year-long membership levels – Silver, Gold, and Platinum – featuring a range of special benefits that will run from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021.

All Club runDisney members will receive a welcome package including an exclusive jacket, and will have access to the lowest race registration pricing all year, a new Virtual 10K in Fall 2020 that is exclusively for Club runDisney members, and special Club runDisney designation on race bibs during on-site events. All of these benefits are included with a Silver Membership priced at $265.43.

Gold Membership (priced at $478.63) will include these perks, along with early registration access with a guaranteed spot in the half marathon or marathon distance each race weekend.

Platinum Membership (priced at $798.43) will have all of these benefits, plus early registration with a guaranteed spot in one distance each race weekend; upgraded corral placement; and an exclusive Expo experience with early admittance to the runDisney Merchandise Shop, a special character meet and greet, and access to a Club runDisney Lounge with expedited race packet pick-up.

Club runDisney memberships will go on sale on Tuesday February 18, 2020 at 10 am ET, just prior to the start of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. To find out more, visit https://www.rundisney.com/club-rundisney/

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Surferboy567Oct 29, 2023

Club runDisney Virtual 10K completed. It ended up being my second best 10K I have ever recorded.

Surferboy567Oct 18, 2023

club runDisney package has arrived. I plan on running the 10K next weekend.

Surferboy567Sep 25, 2023

https://www.rundisney.com/club-rundisney-members/?CMP=EMC-1853276274%7C376616464&cid=PDM786103&bid=960457690 This year’s club runDisney swag.

Surferboy567Sep 25, 2023

https://x.com/rundisney/status/1706307586092367894?s=57&t=Z7oiUO3GrXPcbPtW6UxqPw Virtual 10k Medal for Club runDisney. Source: runDisney on X/Twitter

LAKid53May 24, 2023

From the chatter on the Club FB page, Gold sold out pretty quickly this morning.

RteetzMay 24, 2023

I also joined gold...

LAKid53May 24, 2023

The stress-free registration for races is worth the price. Welcome to the Club.

Surferboy567May 23, 2023

I am curious, joined as a gold member. Let’s see how this goes.

uncle jimmyMay 09, 2023

For me, Gold was the only value I saw or needed as I really find value in signing up early and getting the races I want. I have a POT under 2:15, I usually run Challenges with no desire wanting to add a 5K or yoga on that.

LAKid53May 09, 2023

I wonder if early registration works as early race registration for APs and DVC members worked. Limited number of slots available and once those are filled, the races were "sold out" until general registration opened. All current members were guaranteed renewal of their existing level when that window opened. Limited spots available for upgrades and downgrades. Remainder will be available during general.

RteetzMay 09, 2023

Interesting, I really wonder how many of any will be open when things open to non existing members. Also shows how many people have found value and are renewing.

uncle jimmyMay 09, 2023

Today was the 1st day for Gold level renewals/ upgrade/downgrade and all three levels were open when the page opened, but like many experience with races, Platinum level was sold out before most could complete their purchase. I really thought rD would just allow any number of gold to upgrade and maybe cap it after that, then allow any number of Silver to upgrade to Gold. That would allow more people who want to join the club start out in Silver and maybe Gold.

DemarkeJan 17, 2023

I was in my account a few days before Marathon Weekend and I believe both gold and silver showed as available (I remember gold being available for sure). But would agree that the benefits aren't worth the cost. I did silver after they announced the second year was going to be free but before they closed it, figuring two jackets and two virtual races were arguably worth the $250, but couldn't justify renewing or upgrading at the prices they charge. I think with the big 50th anniversary last year and this year's 30th/10th celebrations behind us, things will be back to normal and registrations will be more easily secured going forward. As for the merch, I've never had the shoe ornament or tervis sell out before I got in to the merch area, but even if it did, I'm sure I could find one on ebay for a lot less than the $530-$850 that Gold or Platinum costs for early access! 😁