Are you ready to lace up your running shoes and add a little Disney magic to your miles? Whether you’re an experienced runner or looking for your first themed race, runDisney has a lineup of exciting events for 2025. Here’s your guide to all the upcoming in-person and virtual race dates and distances at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and! beyond! Registration for these races opens well in advance of the race date, so be sure to keep an eye out for those announcements via the Run Disney website and social media.
In-person races
Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend
- Dates: October 31 – November 2, 2024
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
- Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Two Route Challenge (10K + Half Marathon)
Kick off your racing season with a taste of Disney magic and enjoy a post-race party at EPCOT®!
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
- Dates: January 8 – 12, 2025
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
- Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Goofy Race and Half Challenge (Half + Full), Dopey Challenge (all 4 races)
A must-see event for many runners, this is the ultimate endurance weekend with magical surprises along the way.
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
- Dates: January 30 – February 2, 2025
- Location: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California
- Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Dumbo Double Dare (10K + Half Marathon)
runDisney returns to Disneyland! Enjoy running through Sleeping Beauty Castle and both theme parks.
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
- Dates: February 20 – 24, 2025
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
- Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Disney Fairy Tales Challenge (10K + Half Marathon)
Channel your inner royal and join other princesses at this fan-favorite event.
runDisney Spring Surprise Weekend
- Dates: April 3 – 6, 2025
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
- Distances: 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Springtime Surprise Challenge (all 3 races)
A spring celebration with whimsical themes and a 10 Mile highlight! - Registration is still open for some events.
Halloween Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland
- Dates: September 4 – 7, 2025
- Location: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California
- Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Chills and Thrills Challenge (10K + Half Marathon)
Journey through the spookiest season in true Disney style, with disturbingly fun vibes. - Registration opens: December 3
Virtual races
runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas
- Dates: December 2024
- Distances: Cumulative 5K, 10K and 12K options
Celebrate the holidays with festive runs wherever you are.
runDisney Virtual Love in the 14-Miler race
- Dates: February 2025
- Distance: 14 miles
Spread the love and rack up some miles on this sweet virtual course.
How to Earn the runDisney Coast to Coast Challenge Medal
Do you dream of running races on both coasts and winning an exclusive medal? This is how you can achieve the runDisney Coast to Coast Running Challenge in 2025:
- Complete any run of 10 miles or more both at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
- Qualify with a race from each coast, such as:
At Disneyland Resort in California
- Disneyland Half Marathon or Dumbo Double Challenge
- Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon or Chills & Thrills Challenge
At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
- Half Marathon or Walt Disney World Marathon
- Disney Princess Half Marathon or Fairy Tale Challenge
- runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler or Challenge
- Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon or Two Course Challenge
Premium: Participating in multi-event challenges like Goofy’s Race and a Half or Dopey Challenge (Disney World) and Dumbo Double Dare or Chills & Thrills Challenge (Disneyland) also qualifies!
Sign up and join the magic
Registration for these events fills up quickly, so don’t miss your chance to run through the most magical places on Earth! For more information, visit the official runDisney site.
What race will you run?
Are you aiming for the coast-to-coast challenge or are you more into a themed 5K race with friends? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to share this post with your running team!
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