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Lace up your sneakers, start stretching, and get yourself to Disney World, because we need to talk about runDisney!
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The next runDisney race is the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend from October 22nd to October 25th. However, as excited as we are, we’re not here to talk about that race. We want to talk about the 2027 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, because we just got a first look at the medals!
Get ready, get set, go! Well, not just yet, because we’re actually about to look ahead to the future. We’re talking about the year 2027, which might seem like it’s really far away, but honestly, you know it will be here before you know it.
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That means you’ll soon have some all new runDisney events to attend in Disney World, and if you love to run, you’ll want to pay attention to announcements. Well, so far, we’ve had three BIG announcements for runDisney in 2027, and we’re rounding those up so you can stay updated.
It’s hard to believe that the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is turning 30 years old next year! To celebrate, the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will be hosted by some of our favorite classic Disney characters.
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The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend will take place on January 6th through 10th, 2027. This time around, Donald will be the Marathon Weekend’s inaugural mascot!
There’s SO much to do around Disney World, more than just the parks and Disney Springs, if you can believe it!
Winter Summerland Mini Golf
You can also go golfing around Disney World, as well as take part in Mini Golf, if you’d like. However, if you’re in the parks this week and were planning on spending the day out at Winter Summerland Miniature Golf tomorrow, there’s something you need to know about its operating hours!
We talk about shoes a lot on this site, but that’s because we’ve all been there…we’ve all worn the wrong shoes to Disney World and ended up with sore, blistered feet. What you put on your feet matters.
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That’s even MORE true if you’re a runner and participating in runDisney events. Well, if you want to score a great new running shoe (that would probably be good for walking around the parks, too), you’ll want to check out a new Disney collection by Brooks (yep, that’s a brand we talk about a lot here).
We’ve made it past the holiday season in Disney World, and we’ve celebrated the beginning of a New Year. Now, you might think that this means that the crowds will be gone from Disney World for a while.
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Now, January can often be a good time to visit Disney World to avoid crowds (although that’s not always the case), but there’s one long weekend in particular that is sure to bring tons of folks to the parks: January 7th through January 11th. You see, those dates coincide with a runDisney marathon weekend, which means you can expect a lot of extra people all over the resort.
Are you a runner? If so, you may know about runDisney events that happen throughout the year. Maybe you’ve even participated in some of those events and earned some really cool medals.
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Well, if you’ll be around for the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, which happens from January 7th through 11th, you might be wondering what kind of merchandise will be available for that event. Well, wonder no more, because we’ve got a first look at souvenirs you’ll be able to grab that marathon weekend!
We may be past the holidays and New Year’s Eve and Day, but crowds will continue to flock to Disney World as the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend takes place soon!
EPCOT
If you’re heading to Disney World this coming week and weekend, January 6th through January 12th, be prepared for those getting ready to run in the race events to join you at the parks. But larger crowds aren’t the only thing you need to prepare for this week; cold temperatures are heading toward Orlando!
Will you be visiting Disney World in January?
EPCOT
January is certainly a great time to visit. The holiday crowds usually disappear by the first week of the month, plus you usually get cooler weather (and sometimes, it’s even COLD). The EPCOT Festival of the Arts also starts on January 17th, so there’s that, too! However, there is one weekend in January when you should avoid EPCOT altogether — and we’re going to tell you about it.
Y’ALL. WE DID IT. 2025 is nearly here!
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It’s been quite the year for Disney, but they aren’t slowing down any time soon. Whether you’re a long-time fan or planning your first trip, there’s something new to look forward to across the parks. From ride closures to EPCOT festivals (hooray!) and beyond, here’s a look at what will be different at Disney World in the first month of 2025!
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