Hi friends!

The last full week of August is officially over. I can’t believe it! Back-to-school is a reality for students here in the northeast and some are even in the throws of “double sessions” trying out for their sports teams- I definitely do not miss those!

Friday, August 25 was the first Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the season! It is officially fall at the Walt Disney World Resort. And this week is the Disneyland Half Marathon race weekend! Check out what runDisney news you may have missed:

Here’s the week of August 20 – August 26, 2017:

    
Virtual Running Shorts – just a few days left to earn your Pluto “Dog House” medal! Act fast!

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!

Photo Credit: Disney/Pixar

Race week is here! Be careful runners: the weather is looking unseasonably hot now. Plan ahead and check out my essential packing list! 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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Three weeks ’till the Disneyland Paris – Val D’Europe – Half Marathon Weekend! Here are the beautiful medals to be earned:

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

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

For corral placement, proof of time must have be submitted before August 1. Half Marathon participants: the deadline for uploading your medical waiver form is August 31st.

Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe – 10K, Half Marathon and Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge still available
September 21 – 24, 2017
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Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is also around the corner! Here are the medals to be earned:

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 tips on how to have the best Wine & Dine race weekend, check out my latest post! 

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

“Disney Two Course Challenge”, Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, and Kids Races still available
November 2 – 5, 2017
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Breaking! runDisney just announced the Disneyland Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend medals on Youtube! The 5K is officially sold out but the 10K, Half and Infinity Gauntlet Challenge are still available. As a reminder, this race, and other Disneyland races, have been rescheduled to begin at 5:00AM PT.

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

Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, Half Marathon and 10K  still available
November 9 – 12, 2017
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We’re in the teens! 19 weeks ’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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Still no news on 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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We’re officially around the 180 day mark for those participating in the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, which means it is time to book dining reservations! Less than six months to go!  For more insight into the “Dream Big, Princess” theme for the Princess Half Marathon, check out my latest post.

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 recently: 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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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.