Hi friends!

We’re all officially “relaxing in the summer sun just lettin’ off steam!” Summer means runDisney news is coming out at a snail’s pace, while theme park news seems to be breaking every day! In case you missed it, here’s the latest on runDisney news for the week of 6/25/17 through 7/1/17:

Here’s the week of June 25-July 1, 2017:

    
Virtual Running Shorts – July edition is officially underway! Virtual running shorts runners are out earning their purple Pluto food dish medals through July 31.

Participation still available
June 1 – August 31, 2017
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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend kicks off the fall runDisney race schedule and training is underway! We should be seeing the race medals in the next week or so! A reminder that this race, along with other Disneyland races, are now listed as starting at 5:00AM PT instead of 5:30AM PT. Race medal designs, TBD.

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

All events sold out!*
August 31 – September 3, 2017
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The Disneyland Paris – Val D’Europe – Half Marathon Weekend medals have been announced and they look gorgeous!

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

The 5K medal features Lumiere; new to this year’s offerings, the 10K features the fairies from Sleeping Beauty (my favorite design!); the Half Marathon medal features Mickey, diamonds and Disneyland Paris 25 commemorating the 25th anniversary of the park’s opening; the Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge medal features the Fairy Godmother and a spinning inner blue pumpkin coach; and the very distinguished-looking Castle to Chateau medal has been updated for this year with a red ribbon.

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

Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe – Half Marathon still available
September 21 – 24, 2017
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Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend training guides available now on the runDisney website. Program begins July 4. Last week runDisney opened more spots for the half marathon and 10K. Like last year, event participants will be given a $15 Disney gift card to use at the post-race Food & Wine festival late night party at Epcot Sunday night. Event participants are invited to attend as complimentary guests.Additional guests must pay to attend. Race medal designs, TBD.

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

“Disney Two Course Challenge”, Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, Disney Wine & Dine 10K, and Kids Races still available
November 2 – 5, 2017
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Disneyland’s Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend training guides available now on the runDisney website. Program begins July 11. As a reminder, this race, and other Disneyland races, have been rescheduled to begin at 5:00AM PT. Race medal designs, TBD.

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

Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, Half Marathon, 10K and 5K still available
November 9 – 12, 2017
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The 2018 25th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend training guides available now on the runDisney website. Dopey, Goofy and Marathon programs have officially begun. We have many magical miles ahead of us between now and January! The Half Marathon program begins September 5 and the 10K program begins September 12. Race medal designs, TBD. I’m anxiously awaiting to hear more since I will be participating in the 25th anniversary marathon!

For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before October 3.

Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, Marathon, and Kids Races still available
January 3 – 7, 2018
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Still no word on the Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side. 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 guides are already up! This is practically the earliest they’ve ever posted the training schedules! I think everyone is excited for the 10th anniversary weekend. Program begins October 24. As I mentioned last week, Princess weekend is expected to undergo a design overhaul in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Half, and the 5th anniversary of the Challenge.

For corral placement, proof of time must be submitted before November 14. The runDisney Princess Half Marathon weekend entices runners of all ages and abilities. With a large field size of casual runners, the Princess page has most strict-sounding messaging for proof of time, stating “If proof of time is not provided by November 14, 2017, data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start corral.” “No corral changes will be made after November 14, 2017.” I can attest that the “back of the pack” can feel crowded so be sure to get your proof of time in sooner rather than later!

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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A new logo came out this week!

Star Wars Half Marathon – Dark Side Weekend training guides are also up really early on the runDisney website! Challenge and Half Marathon programs begin December 19 and the 10K program begins December 26. 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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Disneyland’s Tinkerbell Half Marathon Weekend page has not yet been refreshed for 2018. Registration for Annual Passholders/DVC members was originally scheduled to open Thursday, June 22, and General Registration June 27, but now the runDisney website reads: “Stay tuned for registration and event information for the 2018 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend.” Could Tink weekend be affected by traffic issues/construction like the Light Side half? Stay tuned!

Registration TBD
May 10 – 13, 2018?
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Thanks for reading and wishing you all a happy Independence Day weekend! Stay tuned for next week’s newsletter. 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.