RunDisney Articles and News Stories


Special Discounts Being Offered to #WDWMarathon Participants at Disney Springs Through Jan. 7

Many Disney Springs retailers are offering discounts to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon! Take a peek at the flyer below and if you’re heading to the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo today, stop by the Disney Springs booth to pick up the participant discount and special offers guide. Simply show Special Discounts Being Offered to #WDWMarathon Participants at Disney Springs Through Jan. 7

runDisney’s Problem on the West Coast

On March 14th, 2017 registration for the Star Wars Light Side Half Marathon weekend was supposed to take place. Quietly and surprisingly, runDisney announced just before the registration time that it had been postponed indefinitely. Runners were caught by surprise but not concerned at that time. Runners who had raced in the 2017 weekend were sent runDisney’s Problem on the West Coast

Runner Dies After Participating in the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

According to the Orlando Sentinel, a runner collapsed near the finish line of the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Sunday, November 5, 2017, and passed away later that same day. The runner’s identity and the details of their death have not been disclosed. Walt Disney World spokeswoman Jacquee Wahler said, “We offer our sincerest Runner Dies After Participating in the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

Bus Transportation Will be Provided From runDisney Expo Directly to Disney Springs This Weekend

Disney has just announced that they will be providing bus transportation from this weekend’s runDisney Expo at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex straight to Disney Springs providing guests who don’t have a vehicle a much easier option. See the tweet below for specific times. NEW―Catch a directly to #DisneySprings from the @runDisney expo! Departing Bus Transportation Will be Provided From runDisney Expo Directly to Disney Springs This Weekend