Racers, get your running shoes on. runDisney has published its official race calendar schedule for the 2026–2027 season, detailing dates and registration windows for its scheduled events in Florida and a series of virtual races. The calendar covers events from June 2026 through April 2027 and outlines opportunities for both in-person and virtual participation.
All four major race weekends are back for competitors to join.
Walt Disney World In-Person Race Weekends
runDisney’s 2026–2027 calendar lists four in-person race weekends at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida:
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Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Event Dates: October 22–25, 2026
Club runDisney registration opens February 3, 2026.
General registration opens February 10, 2026. -
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Event Dates: January 6–10, 2027
Club runDisney registration opens March 10, 2026.
General registration opens March 17, 2026. -
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Event Dates: February 25–March 1, 2027
Club runDisney registration opens May 26, 2026.
General registration opens June 2, 2026. -
runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
Event Dates: April 15–18, 2027
Club runDisney registration opens June 30, 2026.
General registration opens July 7, 2026.
The floating mountains of Pandora in Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World – Photo Credit: That Park Place
Each of these events typically includes multiple race distances, from 5Ks to half and full marathons.
Virtual Race Series
Alongside in-person races, the runDisney schedule calendar includes three virtual events for 2026:
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runDisney Virtual Series
Runs June 1 – August 31, 2026
General registration opens April 7, 2026 -
runDisney Virtual Spooktacular
Runs October 1 – October 31, 2026
General registration opens August 11, 2026 -
runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas
Runs December 1 – December 31, 2026
General registration opens October 6, 2026
The Exterior of Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT at Walt Disney World – Photo Credit: That Park Place
These virtual options allow participants across the United States to complete their race distances independently and claim virtual race medals. Virtual race participation is typically limited to those with U.S. mailing addresses.
Club runDisney Membership
Club runDisney is a paid annual membership program that provides participants with early access to registration for select runDisney race weekends and events.
The Walt Disney World Skyliner – YouTube, Undercover Tourist
Membership tiers vary by price and benefits, but early registration windows are generally available to Gold and Platinum members ahead of general public registration. Additional benefits may include merchandise access, race weekend amenities, and exclusive member offerings, depending on membership level. Club runDisney membership does not guarantee race entry, as registrations remain subject to availability and capacity limits.
How Quickly runDisney Races Tend to Fill Up
runDisney races generally draw large numbers of participants, and most events sell out quickly after registration opens. Popular race distances — especially shorter events like 5Ks and 10Ks — can reach capacity within minutes to a few hours on the day registration begins.
The sign and giant Stitch outside World of Disney in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World – YouTube, 4K WDW
Longer distances and multi-race challenges often also sell out on the same day, though occasionally they may remain open for several hours or up to a day before reaching capacity. Marquee weekends like the Walt Disney World Marathon and Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend have seen many distances sell out within the first hour of general registration.
Absence of Disneyland Events
The 2026–2027 runDisney calendar does not include any in-person races at Disneyland Resort in California. Multiple reports confirm that runDisney events at Disneyland are on an ongoing hiatus due to construction impacts, and no Disneyland race weekends are scheduled for the upcoming season.
Empty Main Street USA and Cinderella Castle hub on Labor Day 2025 Magic Kingdom Disney World – Photo Credit: That Park Place
This means that all runDisney in-person events for the 2026–2027 season will occur at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, aside from the virtual races. Some race organizers and industry observers note that this change reflects planning limitations at Disneyland amid resort expansion projects.
Have you participated in a runDisney event? What was your experience? Do you plan to run this next year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
