Here’s the week of July 9 – July 15, 2017:

    
Virtual Running Shorts – nothing new to report. July edition is underway! Virtual running shorts runners are out earning their purple Pluto food dish medals through July 31.

Participation still available for the July and August races
June 1 – August 31, 2017
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Well, now we know why this year’s Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is Pixar-themed. If you didn’t follow this weekend’s D23 news, Disneyland’ Paradise Pier will be transforming into Pixar Pier. This undoubtedly means the race weekend will celebrate the refurbishment and include sneak previews and special news. I’d be curious to hear what local Disneyland Passholders think about this change.

As a reminder, in February runDisney announced the Pixar theme for the weekend: “Up!” for the Kid’s Races, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible from “The Incredibles” for the 5K, Mike and Sulley and the gang from “Monsters University” for the 10K, “Toy Story” for the half marathon and the big change from the “Disneyland Dumbo Double Dare” has become a generic themed Disneyland Double Dare featuring this year’s celebration of Pixar theme.

Everyone is anxiously awaiting the medal designs, which should be out any day now! A reminder that this race, along with other Disneyland races, are now listed as starting at 5:00AM PT instead of 5:30AM PT. Race medal designs, TBD.

For corral placement, the proof of time deadline was May 30.

All events sold out!*
August 31 – September 3, 2017
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There’s still a chance to register for the Disneyland Paris – Val D’Europe – Half Marathon Weekend! The reopened 5K, 10K and Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge are officially sold out on the website, but the half marathon registrations are still available.

For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before August 1.

Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe – Half Marathon spots still available
September 21 – 24, 2017
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This week, runDisney ran sponsored paid ads on social media indicating there were entries still available for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.

In addition, Misfit, the fitness tracker company and event sponsor, is hosting a sweepstakes for a fitness tracker and/or opportunity to participate in the event weekend.

For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before August 1.

“Disney Two Course Challenge”, Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, Disney Wine & Dine 10K, and Kids Races still available
November 2 – 5, 2017
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Disneyland’s Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend training officially started on the 11th! As a reminder, this race, and other Disneyland races, have been rescheduled to begin at 5:00AM PT. All races (minus Kids Races) are still available. Race medal designs, TBD.

For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before August 1.

Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K still available
November 9 – 12, 2017
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We’re closing in on less than 180 days from the 2018 25th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! To all Disney fans, you know what this means: time to finalize our Disney Dining reservations! Race medal designs, TBD. 

For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before October 3.

Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, Marathon, and Kids Races still available
January 3 – 7, 2018
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Still no word on the Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side. runDisney website still currently says “UPDATE: Registration for the 2018 Star Wars^™ Half Marathon at Disneyland^®Resort has been temporarily postponed and will open at a later date. Updated information regarding early and general registration dates to come.”

runDisney seems to be choosing to ignore the lack of updates by posting silly photos on their social media unrelated to upcoming races, and those commenting on the posts continue to “troll” runDisney asking about any Light Side information. It has been quite amusing, but I’m sure runDisney isn’t pleased.

Registration TBD
January 11 – 14, 2018?
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2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend training guides are already up! Program begins October 24. As I mentioned last week, Princess weekend is expected to undergo a design overhaul in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Half, and the 5th anniversary of the Challenge.

For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before November 14.

Race medal designs, TBD. All races on the runDisney website are sold out!*

All events sold out!*
February 22  – 25, 2018
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A new logo came out this week!

Star Wars Half Marathon – Dark Side Weekend training guides are also up really early on the runDisney website! Challenge and Half Marathon programs begin December 19 and the 10K program begins December 26. Race medal designs, TBD.

For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before January 16.

Dark Side Challenge, Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Races still available
April 19 – 22, 2018
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Disneyland’s Tinkerbell Half Marathon Weekend page has not yet been refreshed for 2018. Registration for Annual Passholders/DVC members was originally scheduled to open Thursday, June 22, and General Registration June 27, but now the runDisney website reads: “Stay tuned for registration and event information for the 2018 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend.” Could Tink weekend be affected by traffic issues/construction like the Light Side half? Stay tuned!

Registration TBD
May 10 – 13, 2018?
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Thanks for reading and stay tuned for next week’s recap on Monday. As always, #willrunfordisney !

*Please note: if you really want to participate in a race and it is no longer available on runDisney, check your local travel agent as runDisney provides entries to them in an effort to boost their businesses. Bibs will have to come with a ticket and lodging package.