Are you ready to lace up your running shoes and add a little Disney magic to your miles? Whether you’re a seasoned 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 far 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 & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
- Dates: October 31 – November 2, 2024
- Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida
- Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Two-Course 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’s Race and a Half Challenge (Half + Full), Dopey Challenge (all 4 races)
A bucket-list event for many runners, this is the ultimate endurance weekend with magical surprises along the course.
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 around 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 Tale Challenge (10K + Half Marathon)
Channel your inner royalty and join fellow princesses for this fan-favorite event.
runDisney Springtime 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 springtime celebration with whimsical themes and a 10-Miler highlight! - Registration is still open for some events
Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend
- Dates: September 4 – 7, 2025
- Location: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California
- Distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Chills & Thrills Challenge (10K + Half Marathon)
Run through the spookiest season in true Disney style, with hauntingly fun vibes. - Registration opens: Dec 3
Virtual Races
runDisney Virtual 12Ks of Christmas
- Dates: December 2024
- Distances: 5K, 10K, and cumulative 12K options
Celebrate the holidays with festive runs wherever you are.
runDisney Virtual Love on the Run 14-Miler
- 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
Dreaming of running races on both coasts and earning an exclusive medal? Here’s how you can achieve the runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge in 2025:
- Complete any 10-mile race or longer at both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.
- Qualify with one race from each coast, such as:
At Disneyland Resort in California
- Disneyland Half Marathon or Dumbo Double Dare
- Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon or Chills & Thrills Challenge
At Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
- Walt Disney World Half Marathon or 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
Bonus: 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 & Join the Magic
Registration for these events fills up fast, so don’t miss your chance to run through the most magical places on Earth! For more information, visit the official runDisney site.
Which Race Will You Run?
Are you aiming for the Coast to Coast Challenge, or is a themed 5K with friends more your vibe? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to share this post with your running crew!
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