2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

[marty3d]

I'm definitely trying to get the Challenge, and have never done any of the 5ks (except Expedition Everest, but that's different!) ... but so tempted by the Aristocats 5k!

It creates a logistical nightmare for me to get there a day earlier. And the fact that they're changing up the 5k this year makes me nervous. So I'm leaning to "no 5k" but crazy things happen once registration starts.

I really like the 5K theme but I'm going to skip it. Biggest reason is that I just can't get up that early for a 5k that's not part of a challenge. Also like @The Expert I'm also doing Chicago 2 weeks earlier and MW again. I want to avoid an extra morning of walking/ standing/ running. So I'm "just" going for the challenge this time.

 

[KCO5988]

I have until bedtime tonight to decide if I'm going to sign up for the challenge. When I first saw the themes I thought the penguins were teasing Mary Poppins but then the merch all has penguins on it. Penguins are my favorite animal so now I'm tempted. If I go down to do the half for the penguin medal, I would do all 3 races because I have done every other WDW race in 2026. So now I'm tempted by the "perfect year". But I'm afraid to ask DH hahaha. I've made hints and he just laughs with no indication of his thoughts...

 

[nancipants]

I'm going to register for the half or challenge, whatever I'm able to. If I get shut out, I won't be too disappointed.

 

[DianaMB333]

I already have my challenge bib secured through CrD.. … but will join registration madness to help a couple of friends to get into 10k

Where should i go to get links that people ain’t using…? I understand that the facebook chat that rise and run podcast used to have is not longer an option…

Here the DM sometimes works…

Any other resource?

 

[drummerwife]

I’m going to try and get the challenge + 5k. It’ll be my first rD races since I did Dopey in 2020. I’ve recently restarted training after a couple of health scares and moving to Florida. I’m nervous about registering tomorrow since it’s been a few years and I’m out of practice. Any tips or tricks besides having multiple windows open?

 

[FlyingDonut]

Hoping to get myself into the half and my sister in law and myself into the 5k. I'll probably register for the challenge if the half sells out before I can get it.

I'm assuming there will be some method by which SiL and I can run the 5k together.

 

[nostalgic4disney]

I’m hoping to register for the 10k. I haven’t had much success with recent races. . I’m so worried but will try again

 

[marty3d]

I already have my challenge bib secured through CrD.. … but will join registration madness to help a couple of friends to get into 10k

Where should i go to get links that people ain’t using…? I understand that the facebook chat that rise and run podcast used to have is not longer an option…

Here the DM sometimes works…

Any other resource?

I have gotten links here in the past (got me into Goofy this year!) and I've shared some that I know people were successful using. Not sure about other resources. Once I (hopefully) secure my spot I'll offer any decent times to people who need them. Hopefully not like my MW experience where all my browsers sat at "more than an hour" the entire time.

 

[fatmanatee]

Links system seems to be working well lately, feels like we end up with more than enough and people generally get what they want. As always I’ll say to be careful posting public links because only one person can get through to registration but we’ll see how that goes.

 

[jpholic]

I'm going to register for the half or challenge, whatever I'm able to. If I get shut out, I won't be too disappointed.

Same here.

I want the Half, will take the Challenge, and okay with nothing.

 

[1lilspark]

10k x2 + waffling on the 5K (I like the theme but idk if I want to be the Guinea Pig for the new formula)

 

[Isabelle12345]

Trying to get my husband and I registered for the half as well as 6 people for the 5k.
Normally I would go with the 5k first but today I think I will do the opposite (if I get a link soon enough)
Any thoughts?

 

[matt and beth]

Challenge for myself and 10k for DW. That’s the goal. Hopefully it works out today. I have a couple of meetings from 11 on so hopefully RD registration isnt all wonky as usual

 

[accm]

Trying to get my husband and I registered for the half as well as 6 people for the 5k.
Normally I would go with the 5k first but today I think I will do the opposite (if I get a link soon enough)
Any thoughts?

I think with the extra 5k bibs available that's what I'd also do.

 

[accm]

I'm not running, but would be happy to open a couple of windows in case I get a good time and share on here.

 

[PrincessV]

I had no plans to run any of these races, but then Grumpy came along… I have to leave at 10:30 for an appointment, though, so unless things go much differently than previous registrations, I assume I’ll be out, anyway. Good luck to all trying to get in!

 

[Jason Bryer]

Jumping on the W&D bandwagon this year after doing MW for 8 years. Was able to talk my wife and neighbors into it. Fingers crossed I can get registered. Good luck everyone.

 

[The Expert]

Trying to get my husband and I registered for the half as well as 6 people for the 5k.
Normally I would go with the 5k first but today I think I will do the opposite (if I get a link soon enough)
Any thoughts?

Get your "must do" race first. If you don't get the Half, will you still do the weekend with "just" the 5K? If the group doesn't get the 5K, is the trip off? With the additional 5K bibs that MAY be easier, but they've also done a lot of extra publicity around that.

p.s. I'm registered via CrD but will try to grab a few queues in case it can help someone here.

 

[FlyingDonut]

The waiting room is already open? Is that earlier than usual?

 

[Jessem1133]

First year to running, first attempt at a runDisney. Trying to get myself and my wife into the 5k, wish me luck!!