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

Posted: Tuesday September 22, 2020 2:27pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

runDisney has announced the cancellation of in-person races for both the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Walt Disney World Marathon weekend will not take place in person during 2021

As with the 2020 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, both events will be converted to virtual events. The Marathon Weekend was scheduled for January 2021 and the Princess Half was scheduled for February 2021.

Participants who registered through runDisney.com will have the option of receiving a full refund for the race. Those who are registered with a U.S. mailing address may convert their existing registration to the new virtual event that can be completed from home, a local running track or favorite running trail.

Eligible runners who participate in the virtual race will receive a medal for each distance they complete and the option of a race shirt. Registered participants will receive an email beginning September 23 with instructions on how to make their registration selection before October 7, 2020.

Learn more about the refund details at runDisney.

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pdude8122 days ago

I feel for anybody who didn't get in this time. I'm taking a year off and certainly didn't miss the anxiety of trying to pull off this registration.

Rteetz22 days ago

Everything went in 80 min today.

the.dreamfinder23 days ago

Challenges, 5K and 10K are sold out.

cmarten23 days ago

Partner and I are trying for the Dopey. They got to 1 minute left in queue before it sold out

the.dreamfinder23 days ago

Registered for the Marathon!!

cmarten23 days ago

Yes. Stuck in the queue right now

the.dreamfinder23 days ago

Anyone else registering for Marathon Weekend today?

RteetzJan 16, 2025

Overall I thought it was a great weekend. It was nice to see you as always!

the.dreamfinderJan 15, 2025

Disneyland Halloween Half should have its own Oogie Boogie Bash.

pdude81Jan 14, 2025

I managed to complete Dopey somehow so I consider that a victory given my utter lack of training. (Don't try this at home, kids). Really enjoyed this email from Sunday. BB wasn't even open due to cold weather. Did spend some time in the parking lot though!

DznyGrlSDJan 13, 2025

How'd everyone do this weekend? The weather was, something. I saw @Rteetz a few times but that was about it. I worked 40 hours in 5 days Wednesday - Sunday on TOP OF my full time job. Hope everyone had a great weekend

LAKid53Jan 12, 2025

Hate to break it to you, but runDisney can change them at any point. To not allow a refund, even a partial one, for any circumstance that is beyond the control of the participant is crazy. Just about every contract has a force majeure clause. And that's in essence what as a runner you are signing....a contract.

CAVJan 12, 2025

No, they shouldn't. Its clearly stated at registration "no refunds." If that term of service doesn't appeal to you, don't sign up. If you don't show up, Disney still incurs costs associated with your registration.

LAKid53Jan 10, 2025

Those terms can and should be modified to account for natural disasters that would prevent a runner from traveling from their state of residence to the race. Period.