With the runDisney 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend taking place January 3 – 7, multiple roads will be closed in and around the resort. Here’s everything you need to know to be prepared. January 5 Road Closures – Walt Disney World 10K On Friday, January 5, road closures will begin at 3 a.m. and … Read more
A number of runDisney marathon events have been cancelled or otherwise affected by the prolonged parks closures. For a brief moment, registration for the 2021 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend seemed delayed, but a new registration date has been released on the runDisney site, and it is coming up soon! The page for the … Read more
A number of runDisney marathon events have been cancelled or otherwise affected by the prolonged parks closures, and now registration for next year’s marathon weekend has been impacted. The page for the 2021 runDisney Marathon Weekend now shows that on-sale dates for future runDisney races will be adjusted. Additional information will be released soon, and … Read more
runDisney announced this morning it is altering its marathon course due to heat; the modifications will only affect those still on the course. Race times will still be recorded and racers will receive medals. Given today’s warm weather and the course length, we are modifying the course for our runners’ safety. Even with the modified … Read more
The latest set of D-Tech On Demand MagicBands and phone cases are off to the races… which is fitting, because they’re all themed to the races of the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! All of the six races are represented with their own MagicBand and phone case, each with a classic Disney character hitting … Read more
A runner has tragically died during yesterday’s Disney Fall Feast 5K, part of Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, according to WESH. A spokesperson for Disney issued the following statement: “We are deeply saddened by this heartbreaking loss, and our thoughts and sympathies remain with the runner’s family and loved ones throughout this difficult … Read more
Changes are afoot for the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. Among the changes are course alterations, a new start time, and new ChEAR Squad packages. Starting in 2020, the marathon will start at 5 AM, which is 30 minutes earlier than the previous start time of 5:30 AM. In addition, runners will now traverse … Read more