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runDisney to Expand 5K Access Across Walt Disney World Race Weekends Starting With 2026 Wine & Dine

The company posted the change during Marathon Weekend and published 2026–27 registration windows, but it has not said when or how the additional 5K spots will be released.

Overview

  • runDisney said more 5K registrations will be available across all four Walt Disney World race weekends beginning with the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
  • The announcement did not include timing or mechanics for the extra releases, and outlets advise monitoring runDisney’s official channels for updates.
  • Registration windows for the season are set: Club runDisney/general open Feb 3/10 for 2026 Wine & Dine, Mar 10/17 for 2027 Marathon Weekend, May 26/Jun 2 for 2027 Princess, and Jun 30/Jul 7 for 2027 Springtime Surprise.
  • A Brooks Run Club promotion running Jan 8–14 offers 10 winners entry to the 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon plus $1,000 after logging a 10K through the app.
  • Good Morning America highlighted Marathon Weekend live and referenced the added 5K availability, as merchandise demand remained high with a virtual queue at the Expo.