Disneyland Half Marathon Vacation Time After 2026 Announced: What Runners Need to Know
Important news in the running world – especially for all runners who love Disney! The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend had only recently made a magical comeback, and after the 2026 race, a Disneyland marathon weekend was interrupted again, and the running community had a lot to say.
What happened to the Disneyland Half Marathon?
Disneyland Resort has officially announced that all Rundisney Races at Disneyland will be suspended after the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon weekend. reason? Construct – Again. This time, it is related to the massive Disneyland expansion recently approved by the Anaheim City Council. Disney said the upcoming building scale will make it impossible to provide runners with the expected and deserved race experience.
This is what we know now:
* From January 29, 2026 to February 1, 2026, the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will still be held
*The 2025 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend will still be held as planned
After that, all Disneyland-based Rundisney events are put on hold until further notice
Why is this controversial?
The announcement is a bit tingling for many runners, especially since Disneyland races didn’t return until recently after a prolonged break (the last pause was also due to construction). Many in the running community have just begun planning their coast-to-coast challenge dreams or relive the magic of running in the Sleeping Beauty Castle, and now these plans are back in the air.
Run Community Feedback: Mixed Emotions and Race FOMO
Disappointment and frustration: Understandably, the runners were very upset. For many, Disneyland’s Lun Disney is a wish list event and it feels particularly difficult to get back from the game.
Compete for attractions: If you are following the 2026 race (or coast-to-coast challenge), you need to sign up as soon as possible – Prediction requires high
Understand, but still sad: Although most runners have to do this kind of construction, there is still a feeling of déjàvu and worrying about how long this interruption will last
Prompt: Some runners use it as extra motivation to train hard and make the 2026 race the best yet. Others have planned to head to Walt Disney World or try a virtual Lun Disney event to keep the magic alive
What this means for new, entertaining and returning runners
If you’re a newbie running, return after a break, or just get your feet wet during a race, here’s what you should know:
Plan your 2026 run calendar: If running through Disneyland is on your running bucket list, the 2026 Half Marathon weekend is still on – there will be 5k, 10k and Half Marathon.
Run Disney World: If the date or location doesn’t work for you, consider taking the Disney Game weekend in Orlando, Florida.
Don’t let the vacation stop you: There are still many ways to keep the momentum – local competitions, virtual events, and of course the Walt Disney World Lun Disney Competition is still happening. There are multiple game weekends at Disneyland Orlando and there are lots of fun.
Coach’s opinion: Let’s keep the magic going
Look, I get it – this news is really frustrating. But if a runner is good at one thing, then get used to it. Whether you’re catching up on PR, entertainment or wanting that sweet castle selfie, the Disneyland Half Marathon isn’t just a medal, but it also involves the community, accomplishing some hard things, and a little bit of elf dust.
Let’s guide this motivation to disappoint. Training hard, appear large in 2026 and make these miles. And, if you feel FOMO, remember: the running community is always here to cheer you on – whether you are walking through the main streets, local parks, or even just around the block.
Ready to train your dream game? Need support, training programs, or just a get-together? I’m here for you. Let’s make every mile of magic – no matter where we run!
Keep running, keep smiling and remember: every finish line is the beginning of your next adventure!
