Hi there, Jennifer and welcome back to planDisney! Can we just take a minute to acknowledge our shared excitement about
runDisney returning to the Disneyland Resort in 2024? When I heard the news at the D23 Expo last Fall, I nearly screamed out loud! Okay, I actually
did let out a happy squeal!
As you know, the
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will make its comeback to the Disneyland Resort January 11 - 14, 2024, featuring race events from 5K to Half Marathon distances. And just announced this week, the
runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge will also be available to participants who complete any 10-mile race (or longer) at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort in the same calendar year!
Like you, I am eager to register for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, but luckily we don't have to wait long because general registration opens on February 14, 2023! Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members will have early access to registration beginning February 7.
I asked a few of my fellow panelists who are also experienced
runDisney participants for their best tips to successfully register for
runDisney events.
Lauren suggests setting up your
runDisney account ahead of time and ensuring that all your information is updated. You can locate this by visiting the
runDisney website and navigating to "Help & Support," then selecting "
Manage Account." The site will prompt you to use the login credentials you typically use for your Disney account. She also recommends having your payment information easily accessible so that once you are in the queue, you can copy and paste it into your browser to easily complete your purchase.
Amy recommends that you are logged in and ready to join the queue at (or before) the posted registration time. She mentioned that using more than one device might help, as registrants are shuffled in the queue as it opens. Sometimes, being flexible with your race distance may also help you secure your registration if you find that a particular race distance is already sold out when it is your turn to register.
While historically, the registration queue for runDisney events has opened at 10 a.m. ET, we haven't been given an official time when registration for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will go live. So, my recommendation is to keep your eye on the
runDisney blog and social media handles for updates. Or, sign up for the
runDisney mailing list for the latest news straight to your inbox.
I hope these few suggestions have been helpful as you prepare for your
runDisney experience at Disneyland Resort, Jennifer. If we can offer any more personalized tips and tailored advice as you plan your vacation, please feel welcome to call on us again here at
planDisney. We'd love to help you 'chase the wind and touch the sky!'
Every mile is magic,
Tishra