Hello, Jen! We're so glad you stopped by planDisney with your question.
I'm very inspired by your big birthday goal! I am considering running the Walt Disney World Marathon for my 50th, but the
Dopey Challenge is the ultimate way to salute this milestone life event! While Dopey Dwarf seems innocent and sweet, this race is anything but...it's a true test of endurance that covers a distance across Walt Disney World Resort of 48.6 miles. Nearly 45,000 Dopey Challengers have signed up over the years, and the majority will tell you that it's well worth those months of training and lack of sleep!
Unfortunately, all the races for the
2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend have sold out. Registrations were capped at a much lower number for 2021 due to social distancing measures, and according to an article I read, all the events sold out within 20 minutes when race registration opened up in May. Typically, registration for the general public (there is pre-registration for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members, and Golden Oak Residents) takes place in
mid-April each year. The best way to get information is to
sign up for updates from runDisney through their website. I also suggest following them on social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, and the
Disney Parks Blog. And just like Cinderella, when the clock strikes 10:00 AM EST on registration day, plan to be at your computer!
Lace up those sneakers, and get ready to run those magical miles in 2022, Jen! All of us here at planDisney will be ChEARing you on!
Eean