Hi Rachel, welcome to planDisney. I had to answer your question as I recently had lunch with a good friend in the UK who is due to run his fifth
Dopey Challenge in 2024. Incidentally, he met his very own Disney princess at the start line of a runDisney event. I digress. We discussed the challenges of getting a space at runDisney as I have never been lucky enough to secure a spot.
Our good friend usually books through a sports tour operator, which combines Disney Resort hotel accommodation and race entry. This may be your easiest option from here in the UK.
My talented fellow panelist,
Lauren, has completed multiple runDisney events and penned a
step-by-step guide to securing a spot. Please check it out. Most importantly, make sure you have set up your runDisney account before the race registration opens. Race spots sell out very quickly. Is securing a spot sometimes challenging? Yes. Think of it as part of your training!
Also, please know that as UK residents, we can't subscribe to Club runDisney or
email updates. I, therefore, recommend following runDisney on social media if possible and frequently checking back on their events page for races in the Spring of 2025. To give an idea of the timings,
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2024 registration opened in mid-June this year.
Happy training, Rachel. I hope you secure the spot you want, and perhaps I may be lucky enough to run alongside you at one of these magical events. Have a magical day, Louise.