The runDisney team has officially released the full race calendar for the 2026–2027 season, giving runners plenty of time to plan ahead. The schedule includes several in-person race weekends at Walt Disney World along with a full lineup of virtual events throughout the year. Whether you like traveling for race weekends or prefer running from home, there are lots of opportunities to earn medals during this season.
Below is a complete breakdown of the announced dates.
In-Person runDisney Race Weekends at Walt Disney World
• Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
October 22–25, 2026
General registration opens February 10, 2026
• Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
January 6–10, 2027
General registration opens March 17, 2026
• Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
February 25–March 1, 2027
General registration opens June 2, 2026
• runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
April 15–18, 2027
General registration opens July 7, 2026
Virtual runDisney Events
For runners who want to participate without traveling, runDisney is offering three virtual race options in 2026.
• runDisney Virtual Series
June 1–August 31, 2026
General registration opens April 7, 2026
• runDisney Virtual Spooktacular
October 1–31, 2026
General registration opens August 11, 2026
• runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas
December 1–31, 2026
General registration opens October 6, 2026
This race calendar gives runners a full season of options from fall 2026 through spring 2027. With registration dates already announced, now is the perfect time to start planning which races to run, how to train, and when to book travel if you plan to attend in person.
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