Hi friends!

We’re down to the last few weeks of summer! The days are getting (subtly) shorter, but there’s still plenty of time to get that runDisney training run done in the morning or evening. Never run a runDisney race before but are interested or thinking about it? Write a comment or send me an email in my bio! I’d love to help inspire another runDisney athlete!

We’re counting down the days until the start of the new runDisney 2017-2018 season. In case you missed it, here’s the latest on runDisney news for the week of 8/6/17 through 8/12/17:

Here’s the week of August 6 – August 12, 2017:

    
Virtual Running Shorts – just a few weeks left to earn your Pluto “Dog House” medal! The celebratory Pluto medal goes to those who have completed all three summer virtual races. What is a virtual race? Sign up with runDisney and complete a 5K on your favorite home course or explore on vacation!

Participation still available for the August race
June 1 – August 31, 2017
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Here are the medals for the Disneyland Half Marathon weekend medals!

Photo Credit: Disney/Pixar

We’re less than three weeks away! The official event guide has been posted, and runners can now access their waivers on the runDisney site. For ways to explore Disneyland and other special areas around Anaheim, check out my latest blog post written by my BFF, Rebecca! She and her husband will be running the Disneyland 10K.

For corral placement, the proof of time deadline was May 30.

All events sold out!*
August 31 – September 3, 2017
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There’s still a chance to register for the Disneyland Paris – Val D’Europe – Half Marathon Weekend! Here are the beautiful medals to be earned:

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

The 5K, 10K and Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge are still available! Act fast! Kids races are officially sold out.

For corral placement, proof of time must have be submitted before August 1.

Note: Unlike the other runDisney races, the 10K (like the 5K) is untimed, and thus require no additional paperwork. Runners participating in the half marathon must have a signed medical release form submitted. The deadline for these forms has been pushed to August 31st. You may upload the form to your account and it will be approved by race officiants.

Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon and Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge still available
September 21 – 24, 2017
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Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend medals were revealed last week!

Photo Credit: (c) Disney

The 5K and 10K are officially sold out but the Half Marathon, Two-Course Challenge and Kids Races are still available.

For corral placement, proof of time must have been submitted before August 1.

“Disney Two Course Challenge”, Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, 10K, and Kids Races still available
November 2 – 5, 2017
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We’ll probably be seeing the Disneyland’s Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend medals soon too! Plenty of room still available. Maybe some Marvel super fans will be convinced to register upon the release of the medals!

As a reminder, this race, and other Disneyland races, have been rescheduled to begin at 5:00AM PT. All races (minus Kids Races) are still available.

For corral placement, proof of time must have been submitted before August 1.

Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K still available
November 9 – 12, 2017
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21 weeks and counting ’till the 25th Anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! 

Race medal designs, TBD. For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before October 3.

Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, Marathon, and Kids Races (Dashes Only) still available
January 3 – 7, 2018
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Things really aren’t looking good for the Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side. With less than five months to go, The runDisney website still currently says “UPDATE: Registration for the 2018 Star Wars^™ Half Marathon at Disneyland^®Resort has been temporarily postponed and will open at a later date. Updated information regarding early and general registration dates to come.”

Registration TBD
January 11 – 14, 2018?
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2018 Princess Half Marathon Weekend training begins October 24, and we still have plenty of time until race weekend, but I just love talking about it! In fact, check out my latest post about my insight into the Princess Half Marathon race theme. We’ll likely hear more solid updates from runDisney in the mid- to late fall. I can’t wait to see the celebratory medals but I think we’ll be waiting for at least another two months!

For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before November 14.

Race medal designs, TBD. All races on the runDisney website are sold out!*

All events sold out!*
February 22  – 25, 2018
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New logo on the runDisney Events tab!

Another subtle change that went into effect last week: the “Dark Side Challenge” has been renamed the “First Order Challenge” according to the runDisney website.

Race medal designs, TBD. For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before January 16.

Dark Side Challenge, Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Races still available
April 19 – 22, 2018
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Still no word on the Disneyland’s Tinkerbell Half Marathon Weekend either. The runDisney website still reads “Stay tuned for registration and event information for the 2018 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend.”

Registration TBD
May 10 – 13, 2018?
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Final Thoughts: I’m so excited for the new runDisney race season to begin. I hope we get more information on the fate of Tink and The Light Side, and hopefully runDisney is making way for bigger and better experiences.

Thanks for reading and stay tuned for next week’s recap on Monday. As always, #willrunfordisney !

*Please note: if you really want to participate in a race and it is no longer available on runDisney, check your local travel agent as runDisney provides entries to them in an effort to boost their businesses. Bibs will have to come with a ticket and lodging package.