Overview
- runDisney announced via Instagram that more 5K registrations will be offered across all four Walt Disney World race weekends beginning with the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
- Registration windows remain set: Club runDisney opens Feb. 3, 2026 and general registration Feb. 10 for Wine & Dine; Mar. 10 and Mar. 17 for the 2027 Marathon Weekend; May 26 and June 2 for the 2027 Princess; and June 30 and July 7 for Springtime Surprise.
- The company has not detailed when or how the additional 5K spots will be released, so prospective runners are advised to monitor official channels for updates.
- Coverage notes that Disneyland Resort runDisney weekends are paused, and some observers suggest the expanded 5K capacity at Walt Disney World could draw participants who typically race in California.
- Virtual options remain part of the program, with outlets highlighting an additional virtual race slated to debut in October.