Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 (Feb 26-Mar 2, 2026)

[The Expert]

I got a job!!

WOOHOO!!!! Congratulations! See you at Princess!

 

[prncssjas]

I got a job!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so happy for you!! I am sure that was such great news to receive AND you registered for Princess weekend so let's goooooo!!!

 

[Herding_Cats]

Still trying to decide what to register for. The 5k is the priority, because Merida. I'm debating the 10k as well. I need to fly home on Saturday and I don't know that I want to wake up at 3am 3 days in a row. I did very briefly pitch the idea of doing all of the races to DH and he wasn't impressed with my mental gymnastics of how to make it all work (and that would also end up with me getting up super early for all of the days.)

But the 10k is "only" another $160. And I'm going to be down there. *sigh*

The additional confounding factor in this is that boys basketball playoffs start the week of PW (games on M/W/F), and if we get assigned a boys district final on the Friday, I'll have to decline it (which doesn't look great) and then girls districts are the following week and I have a pretty decent chance of being assigned at least 1 game then. So I'll need to have functional legs.

That merch though. Definitely pre-ordering since I wouldn't be landing at MCO until around noon, depending on flights. And also all of the flights have gone up this week. I'm holding out hope for Allegiant to have good fares since they fly directly from our local airport to SFB and I think I can fit everything for 2.5 days into a backpack.

 

[jmasgat]

@Naomeri Many congrats on the job! Hope it fits well with your life, your running, and your Disney vacations !

 

[DianaMB333]

Still trying to decide what to register for. The 5k is the priority, because Merida. I'm debating the 10k as well. I need to fly home on Saturday and I don't know that I want to wake up at 3am 3 days in a row. I did very briefly pitch the idea of doing all of the races to DH and he wasn't impressed with my mental gymnastics of how to make it all work (and that would also end up with me getting up super early for all of the days.)

But the 10k is "only" another $160. And I'm going to be down there. *sigh*

The additional confounding factor in this is that boys basketball playoffs start the week of PW (games on M/W/F), and if we get assigned a boys district final on the Friday, I'll have to decline it (which doesn't look great) and then girls districts are the following week and I have a pretty decent chance of being assigned at least 1 game then. So I'll need to have functional legs.

That merch though. Definitely pre-ordering since I wouldn't be landing at MCO until around noon, depending on flights. And also all of the flights have gone up this week. I'm holding out hope for Allegiant to have good fares since they fly directly from our local airport to SFB and I think I can fit everything for 2.5 days into a backpack.

I believe It is more likely that you get regrets for not doing the 10k than for doing it

 

[The Expert]

Still trying to decide what to register for. The 5k is the priority, because Merida. I'm debating the 10k as well. I need to fly home on Saturday and I don't know that I want to wake up at 3am 3 days in a row. I did very briefly pitch the idea of doing all of the races to DH and he wasn't impressed with my mental gymnastics of how to make it all work (and that would also end up with me getting up super early for all of the days.)

But the 10k is "only" another $160. And I'm going to be down there. *sigh*

The additional confounding factor in this is that boys basketball playoffs start the week of PW (games on M/W/F), and if we get assigned a boys district final on the Friday, I'll have to decline it (which doesn't look great) and then girls districts are the following week and I have a pretty decent chance of being assigned at least 1 game then. So I'll need to have functional legs.

That merch though. Definitely pre-ordering since I wouldn't be landing at MCO until around noon, depending on flights. And also all of the flights have gone up this week. I'm holding out hope for Allegiant to have good fares since they fly directly from our local airport to SFB and I think I can fit everything for 2.5 days into a backpack.

You do realize none of us are going to talk you OUT of a race, right??

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Sadly, you can not. There's a disclaimer on the product page and on the checkout that says this:

Merchandise pictured is subject to change without notice. Descriptions for items sold online do not include platform service fee or sales tax. Pricing is subject to change. All purchases are non-refundable, no discounts apply and cannot be exchanged. Items purchased online must be picked up at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo (February 26 – 28, 2026). Items will not be mailed or refunded. Please present proof of purchase and government issued identification at the time of pick up.

Thank you so much. I haven't used my link yet to register so didn't see that. I never buy pre-order merch and now I remember why, LOL. Guess I'll take my chances!

 

[Fe Kitty]

I'm in for the challenge again next year!! I look forward to meeting up with you all!

 

[pluto377]

Congrats on the new job @Naomeri !!

 

[Stitch&Co.]

I got a job!!

Congratulations, Maureen. So happy to hear the good news. Good luck!

 

[col1]

I got a job!!

Congratulations @Naomeri great news.

 

[GrumpyBLT]

Is it possible to register five runners at once? I’ve registered 3 before but not sure if there is a limit.
I’ll have two adults and three kids for the 10k, and it will be an all or none situation. We could split 2 and 3, but I’d like to know beforehand if registering all 5 together is an option. It would be my preference if I get an early spot in the random queue. Thanks!

 

[Herding_Cats]

Is it possible to register five runners at once? I’ve registered 3 before but not sure if there is a limit.
I’ll have two adults and three kids for the 10k, and it will be an all or none situation. We could split 2 and 3, but I’d like to know beforehand if registering all 5 together is an option. It would be my preference if I get an early spot in the random queue. Thanks!

*technically* there's not a limit (that we know of.) i have had issues registering multiple people a few times, and no issues others when I get to the payment part of things.

It's a good plan to try to register everyone at once for the exact reason you listed (all or none) but know that if you do have a check-out issue, that you can continue to use your current queue after completing a check-out. As an example, for MW I registered DH and DD for the 5k --> checked out and then myself for Goofy --> checked out and then registered myself for the 5k-->checked out. I would complete a batch of registrations, get the confirmation screen, back arrow 2x and do the next [group of] registration(s.)

 

[prncssjas]

I would complete a batch of registrations, get the confirmation screen, back arrow 2x and do the next [group of] registration(s.)

This is solid advice--thanks @Herding_Cats --you're always on top of this stuff.

 

[GrumpyBLT]

*technically* there's not a limit (that we know of.) i have had issues registering multiple people a few times, and no issues others when I get to the payment part of things.

It's a good plan to try to register everyone at once for the exact reason you listed (all or none) but know that if you do have a check-out issue, that you can continue to use your current queue after completing a check-out. As an example, for MW I registered DH and DD for the 5k --> checked out and then myself for Goofy --> checked out and then registered myself for the 5k-->checked out. I would complete a batch of registrations, get the confirmation screen, back arrow 2x and do the next [group of] registration(s.)

Great, thanks!

 

[MrsBurgosReads]

Hi all! I'm excited, but nervous to register for my first runDisney. From what I can tell it's best to do the 2 registrations I need for the 10K first, checkout, then go back and do the 1 for the 5K since the 10k is the priority.

If I am doing a registration for another person, is there then a way to transfer it to their Disney account later, or does that not matter as long as the information in the registration is correct?

Thanks!

 

[Herding_Cats]

Hi all! I'm excited, but nervous to register for my first runDisney. From what I can tell it's best to do the 2 registrations I need for the 10K first, checkout, then go back and do the 1 for the 5K since the 10k is the priority.

If I am doing a registration for another person, is there then a way to transfer it to their Disney account later, or does that not matter as long as the information in the registration is correct?

Thanks!

Instructions for transferring a registration (with pictures!) can be found here

It's important to put in all of the other person's information identical to what they have in their MDE/runDisney account or it will "disappear" when you try to transfer it (as an example using Matt/Matthew or Jen/Jennifer would make the registration disappear if what you entered is different from their account.) This is a known issue for runDisney and is easily fixable in-person at the expo or via email which may take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks and may or may not include an email letting you know when it's been fixed.

 

[nancipants]

Decided I'm going for "just" the half tomorrow. Bring on registration!

 

[prncssjas]

Decided I'm going for "just" the half tomorrow. Bring on registration!

I hope you get your bib @nancipants

I am really nervous about getting in... I am only trying to register for the half too but I just have a feeling it's gonna be insane.

 

[DianaMB333]

Here I go again… LOL
I’m already registered (crD) but a friend will be flying and really wants to go so, I’m joining registration madness for her..

Good luck every one!