runDisney has been working to create a more streamlined race registration experience for participants and as a result, participants will register for races using their Disney account, creating a more seamless Disney experience. In addition, you will be able to register multiple participants at a time, extra payment options including gift cards will be available and more. All races are still scheduled for this season as planned. The revised registration dates for the 2018-2019 Walt Disney World race event weekends are below:
2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by MISFIT (Nov. 1-4, 2018)
Participants registered for the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend soon will receive an email with instructions on how to link their current 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend race registration to their Disney account and runDisney profile.
2018 Virtual Running Shorts (Summer 2018)
June 29, 2018 – Registration for the Virtual Running Shorts Series ends
June 28, 2018 – July 5K & August 5K virtual races on sale
2019 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna (Jan. 9-13, 2019)
July 17, 2018 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents
July 19, 2018 – General on-sale date
2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (Feb. 21-24, 2019)
Aug 2, 2018 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents
Aug 7, 2018 – General on-sale date
2019 Star Wars™ Virtual Half Marathon (Jan. 3 – March 31, 2019)
August 23, 2018 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents
August 28, 2018 – General on-sale date
2019 Star Wars™ Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox (April 4-7, 2019)
August 23, 2018 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents
August 28, 2018 – General on-sale date
If you are planning to register for the upcoming races, you may choose to create a Disney account in advance if you don't already have one. Participants with existing Disney accounts can login with their existing accounts.
For more tips on registration, visit www.runDisney.com and opt in for updates.
News & Media Source: runDisney