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runDisney Sets 2026 Wine & Dine Weekend Themes, Registration Dates, and 5K Overhaul at Walt Disney World

Earlier 5K start waves signal expanded entry for the season.

Overview

  • The 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend runs October 22–25 at Walt Disney World with themes: The Aristocats (5K), The Three Caballeros (10K), Mary Poppins (Half); most outlets say the Two Course Challenge is Grumpy, with one report citing Snow White.
  • Club runDisney Gold and Platinum registration opens February 3, with general registration beginning February 10 at 10 a.m. ET on runDisney.com.
  • Event fees are tiered with increases after August 10: 5K $125 then $135; 10K $175 then $185; Half $269 then $279; Two Course Challenge $449 then $459.
  • The 5K will use assigned start groups from 4:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., moving the first wave 30 minutes earlier to accommodate increased capacity.
  • Half Marathon and Challenge finishers receive medals, participant shirts, a $15 Disney Promo Card, and after-hours EPCOT Food & Wine party access; separately, Princess Half Marathon merchandise inspired by Merida, Moana, Rapunzel, and Belle will be sold at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Expo February 26–28 with a virtual queue on opening day.