Hi Katrina!
Thanks for lacing up your running shoes and racing over to planDisney with your question! I often joke that my favorite time to run is when Mickey Mouse is involved, which means you can usually find me checking out the
runDisney calendar to see if I can make a race weekend fit into my plans! As you already know, runDisney races are extremely popular, and registrations fill quickly, so let's look at what options you have to give yourself the best chance of running your marathon in 2027.
runDisney just recently released its race calendar for the 2026-2027 season, with the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend scheduled for January 6-10, 2027. Registration for the general public is scheduled to open on March 17, 2026, but select Club runDisney members have an advanced opportunity to register beginning on March 10, 2026.
Club runDisney offers three membership options for purchase - Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each level offers specific benefits, with Gold and Platinum members currently having the guaranteed opportunity to purchase one race registration in each race weekend through that early registration window. Memberships are limited, and unfortunately, Gold and Platinum levels are currently listed as "sold out."
For your best chance to register, I'd suggest being ready to register as soon as the link goes live to the general public on March 17th. I like to make sure I'm signed into my account and have my payment information handy to ensure a smooth registration process that morning. In the meantime, you can
sign up for email updates from runDisney so you don't miss the latest announcements and details about registration as that date approaches.
Katrina, in the absence of the Fairy Godmother's magic wand, I hope this information has been helpful and that all of your runDisney dreams come true in 2027! If you have any other questions about planning a bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful race weekend, please stop by to see us again here at planDisney!
Cheers,
Kristi