RunDisney Articles and News Stories


Disney Marathon Runner Loses Necklace with Daughter’s Ashes

During runDisney‘s annual Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, a Georgia woman lost a cross necklace which contained her daughter’s ashes. Chasity Foster lost her daughter, Shaylin, last month to a car crash. The mother and daughter previously ran in runDisney races together. Chasity wanted Shaylin to be with her in spirit, and the loss of this Disney Marathon Runner Loses Necklace with Daughter’s Ashes

Visit D-Tech on Demand at Disney Springs for Princess Half-Inspired MagicBands & Mobile Device Cases

Guests participating in the Princess Half Marathon races at Walt Disney World this weekend are able to give their MagicBands and mobile devices the royal treatment with these new designs from D-Tech! The vibrant and colorful designs are available for the Half Marathon, the Enchanted 10K, the 5K, and the Fairy Tale Challenge too. Guests Visit D-Tech on Demand at Disney Springs for Princess Half-Inspired MagicBands & Mobile Device Cases

Sneak Peek of 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise

The 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is just over a week away, returning to Walt Disney World Resort February 22 – 25, 2018. This year marks the 10th year of the royal celebration and Disney has created some magical, commemorative merchandise you don’t want to miss out on! Some Sneak Peek of 2018 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise

13,000+ Pounds of Clothing Donations Come from Walt Disney World Marathon Participants

If you’ve never participated in a runDisney marathon at Walt Disney World, you may not be aware of the many layers runners begin their day with. Temperatures can be so unpredictable in Central Florida, especially in the “winter” months. The marathons typically require participants to arrive on location somewhere in the neighborhood of 3-5:00 a.m. and even 13,000+ Pounds of Clothing Donations Come from Walt Disney World Marathon Participants