runDisney news October 2-October 8, 2017

Hi everyone!

Hope you are having a nice Columbus Day weekend! I had the day off today, which was much needed. After my half marathon race yesterday, I’m resting and recovering. Congratulations to all who participated in other non-runDisney races this weekend, including the Chicago Marathon! In runDisney news, not much has changed since last week. Here’s what you may have missed:

Here’s the week of October 2 – October 8, 2017:

We’re less than one month away until the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by MISFIT! Your digital event race guide is now available. Race waivers will become available approximately two weeks prior to race weekend.

Photo Credit: (c) Disney

USATF Certified – Fall Feast 5K 

The Fall Feast 5K course begins and ends at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s parking lots and through the entirety of the park – including Pandora- World of Avatar! I’m sure there will be some great photo opportunities by the floating mountains! Running through DAK before/during sunrise is amazing! I’m excited to see how everyone enjoys the change to this year’s race theme, from Christmas to “Fall Feast.”

USATF Certified – Wine & Dine 10K

This year’s Wine & Dine 10K will begin in the Magic Kingdom parking lots, through World Drive, and onto Disney’s Hollywood Studios (missing from last year!), past Tower of Terror and Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard and through the main gate, through the Epcot-Hollywood Studios connector (it can get pretty congested here- be careful!), past Disney’s Boardwalk Inn & Villas (skipping Yacht and Beach), and up through the International Gateway (no World Showcase), past the Fountain of Nations through Future World and out the gate to the finish!

USATF Certified – Wine & Dine Half Marathon 

This year’s Wine & Dine Half Marathon is a huge departure from last year. With the construction going on, we missed Disney’s Hollywood Studios last year! I’m happy to say based on this course map, we’re back in business: beginning in the Magic Kingdom parking lots (last year was Disney’s Wide World of Sports!), down Bear Island Rd to Disney’s Animal Kingdom through  Pandora- World of Avatar (!!) and Dinoland, out the parking lots via Osceola Parkway to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, past Tower of Terror, Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood Boulevard, out the main gate onto the Studios-Epcot Connector, past BoardWalk and Yacht & Beach around Crescent Lake to the International Gateway and around World Showcase, up through Future World and out the gates to the finish! Looks awesome!

The Half Marathon and Kids Races are still available. For tips on how to have the best Wine & Dine race weekend, check out my latest post! 

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

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, and Kids Races still available
November 2 – 5, 2017

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

The Disneyland Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend is also less than one month away! The Half Marathon and Infinity Gauntlet Challenge are still available.

Check back here for the official digital event guide soon. Corral placement and race waivers will be posted on the website approximately two weeks before race weekend.

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

Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, Half Marathon still available
November 9 – 12, 2017

13 weeks ’till the 25th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

Credit: Disney Parks Blog

WDW Marathon and Kid’s Dashes are the only races still available. For corral placement, proof of time was due October 3.

Marathon, and Kids Races (Dashes Only) still available
January 3 – 7, 2018

With less than three months notice, it really looks like the Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side won’t be happening. The 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.”

Registration TBD
January 11 – 14, 2018?

We’re waiting for a medal reveal for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend! Check out my post on this year’s potential Disney Princess Half Marathon Race theme, “Dream Big, Princess”.

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

We’re also awaiting a medal reveal for Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side. Perhaps some frustrated Light Side runners will register for this race if we ever hear anything! The First Order Challenge, Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Races are still available.

Race medal designs, TBD. For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before January 16.

First Order Challenge, Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Races still available
April 19 – 22, 2018

Still no word on Disneyland’s Tinkerbell Half Marathon Weekend. It is still at the top of the runDisney calendar, along with three other races that have come and gone!

The runDisney website still reads “Stay tuned for registration and event information for the 2018 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend.

Registration TBD
May 10 – 13, 2018?

Credit: runDisney

Stay tuned for next year’s runDisney Virtual Running Shorts Series and theme!

June 1 – August 31, 2018

Photo Credit: Disneyland

Interested in the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend? No dates have been announced yet for 2018. I hope this race doesn’t share the same plight as the other Disneyland races right now!

2018 Dates TBD

Congratulations Disneyland Paris – Val D’Europe – Half Marathon Weekend Participants!

Credit: runDisney France

Great news: The Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend will be back next year! Check the runDisney France website to begin planning your dream Parisian race weekend.

Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Bibbidi-Bobbidi Boo Challenge
September 21 – 23, 2018

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. You may also consider running the race on behalf of a charity. All charity runners are expected to fundraise. Check the charity listing on each race for more information.

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