runDisney is Making Big Changes Starting at The 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
runDisney has announced several exciting changes, all starting at the 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. Find out what athletes can look forward to.
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More 5K Availability
runDisney shared some exciting news during the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. They announced that there would be more 5K registration availability beginning with the 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.
All four Walt Disney World runDisney race weekends for the 2026-2027 events will have more 5K registration availability.
At the time of that announcement, no further details of the increased availability was shared.
New Details for 5K Events
Yesterday, runDisney shared some information about the 5K's and what athletes might experience. The 2026 Disney Wine & Dine 5K will start at 4:30 am, which is a half hour than in previous years.
Athletes will have start times for the 5K ranging from 4:30am to 7:30 am. This will be based on assigned start groups.
Athletes arrivals times will vary depending on their assigned start time. Many are wondering how the logistics of this will work, when event busses have previously not run for even return services until the completion of the 5K.
Disney shares that more details will be coming soon. We are excited for more athletes to be able to participate, but are also wondering if this will mean a new 5K race course!
What do you think of these changes? Are you excited for more 5K availability? How do you think the new 5K start groups will go? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to share this post with your friends!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Heather loves all things Disney! She loves visiting her "home" as a Disney Vacation Club Member or participating in a runDisney event!
