runDisney announces the return of races to Walt Disney World

Jun 30, 2021 in "Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend"

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Posted: Wednesday June 30, 2021 11:31am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

runDisney races will return to Walt Disney World Resort this fall, kicking off the runDisney 2021-2022 race season with four events.

Familiar runDisney enhancements will return, including special entertainment along the course and running through the theme parks. Disney has said that depending on conditions at the time, runDisney may implement health and safety measures, such as face coverings, physical distancing and other requirements if they are deemed appropriate.

The line up for the 2021-2022 season is:

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by AfterShokz: November 4-7, 2021
The theme, Wickedly Delicious, celebrates favorite Disney villains, and the weekend will include a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and Disney Two Course Challenge (both the 10K and the half marathon). The Post-Race Party will cap off the weekend so runners can celebrate their accomplishments with family and friends at EPCOT with exclusive, after-hours access to the park and the International Food & Wine Festival.
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend: January 5-9, 2022
Celebrating the Most Magical Celebration on Earth for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: February 24-27, 2022
runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend presented by Otterbox: March 31-April 3, 2022

New additions to Disney's races at Walt Disney World include:

runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend: Each race season, the fourth weekend will be the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend that will include different race themes and distances each year.
Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga: On the first morning of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney will host Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga in front of Cinderella Castle, before the theme park opens.
Virtual Races: All runDisney races will have a virtual race option, allowing runDisney fans across the country to participate in your favorite races, even if you can’t make it to Walt Disney World to run in person. Runners will be encouraged to run on the same morning of the on-site events, and will receive the same finisher medals.
Just for Kids: The runDisney Kids Races during each event weekend will become runDisney Kids Adventures, focused on health, fitness, and fun for kids

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pdude81Sep 24, 2024

Agreed. Boooo. Bad form, runDisney.

wdw1071Sep 24, 2024

Does this then confirm construction on the Rivers of America and behind Big Thunder in January?

surfsupdonSep 24, 2024

I will for sure miss the victory lap around World Showcase at the final miles. Always loved that and the energy everyone gave you there.

Surferboy567Sep 24, 2024

RteetzAug 19, 2024

I like that they are all a set. Some years you get 5 of 6 that are a set and 1 that is completely different. I don't hate any of them. I think the half is my favorite.

surfsupdonAug 19, 2024

And I really like it!

Surferboy567Aug 19, 2024

I kinda like it, Goofy medal seems like the best one to me. Half is a super nice medal don’t mind the marathon medal. I think I prefer the Dopey medal I got this year.

Rose&CrownAug 19, 2024

Actually like the half a lot better

wdwmagicAug 19, 2024

2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/walt-disney-world-marathon/news/19aug2024-2025-rundisney-walt-disney-world-marathon-weekend-medals-revealed.htm

Rose&CrownAug 19, 2024

Not a fan of the marathon medal

Spoonful of SugarApr 21, 2024

Thank you so much for this reply and information. I will def look into Whispering Canyon - have heard good things about this one...and what a good idea to try this for breakfast while "working around" the road issues! Appreciate your insights! :)

the.dreamfinderApr 21, 2024

It would depend on where you are staying, as the road closures make things hard. If you aren’t staying at a MK resort, you should be fine on Saturday with HS as the major road closures are on World Drive and into Epcot. If you’re at a Skyliner or Crescent Lake resort, you will have no problems getting to DHS. For Sunday, that’s going to be tough. rD has a 7 hour course limit for the full marathon, so MK will be difficult to reach unless you’re on the monorail loop or WL/FW launches. However, the marathon isn’t an out and back on world drive, so world drive reopening around 8:30-9am will ease traffic. If you can get to WL or FW and take their launches, Whispering Canyon Cafe could be a breakfast option that gets you in with a Uber/Lyft at WL. The big takeaway is that Sunday will be worse than Saturday and you will need to find means of transportation that take you around the road closures and ideally on a mode of transportation to MK that isn’t a car or bus.

Spoonful of SugarApr 20, 2024

Hello! Congratulations to all who are taking on the January 2025 WDW races! I am (ashamedly) not one of you, but my DSister is - 10K!! Newbie here...so I am posting this question here, but please direct me to the "non-runner" forum if needed. Not meaning to hijack this forum with non-runner questions, but not finding where I should ask this question. Here goes. I have been given the happy task of touring the parks with my dear nieces during the mornings of the half and full - they want to do early entry both on Sat and Sun - how do the parks work for HS on Saturday during ETPE and on Sunday at MK for ETPE? Thank you for all your help.