There’s no denying that the popularity of runDisney events has exploded over the past several years. Last year, more than 163,900 runners participated in runDisney events at the Walt Disney World® and Disneyland® Resorts – a 40% increase over the previous year. And just this past March, registration for the new Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon that will take place this November sold out in less than two hours!

At a runDisney event, you are surrounded by inspiration. Each race consists of thousands of participants grouped together running for their own cause – whether just for fun, raising funds for a charitable group, or even celebrating their own personal victory! The energy of these events is something that just can’t be described.

To celebrate National Running Day, we wanted to share with you one of our favorite “Why I runDisney” stories. Take a few minutes to hear why Allison Foley of Orange County, CA, runs for a cure.

Here’s the lineup of upcoming runDisney events, but remember that many are sold out due to their popularity:

  • Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend
    8/28-8/31/2014 (Disneyland® Resort) – SOLD OUT
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 10-Miler Weekend
    10/2-10/4/2014 (Walt Disney World® Resort) – Availability exists in Kids Races
  • Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
    11/7-11/8/2014 (Walt Disney World® Resort) – Availability exists in Kids Races
  • Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend
    11/14-11/16/2014 (Disneyland® Resort ) – SOLD OUT
  • Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend
    1/7-1/11/2015 (Walt Disney World® Resort) – Availability exists in Kids Races
  • Star Wars™ Half Marathon Weekend
    1/15-1/18/2015 (Disneyland® Resort) – Registration opens June 10th at Noon EDT
  • Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
    2/19-2/22/2015 (Walt Disney World® Resort) – Registration opens July 15th at Noon EDT
  • Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend
    5/7-5/10/2015 (Disneyland® Resort) – Registration opens Aug. 12th at Noon EDT

Contact your Magic Maker® today for additional details on runDisney events!