NEWS: runDisney Reveals 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Themes

We’ve been participating in runDisney events for years and have loved every mile of magic. One of our favorite runDisney events combines two of our favorite things, runDisney and the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, into one amazing weekend. The 2026 edition of the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will run from October 23-25, 2026, and we now know the character themes of each race.

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One of the fun things about runDisney events is the theming of each race, usually centered around a character. That theme will run through everything from the race bibs to the race merchandise available for purchase to the finisher medals. Here are the themes, along with some important details you need to know for each event at the 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend.

Disney Wine & Dine 5k

• Theme – The Aristocrats.
• The event takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026.
• Start times begin at 4:30am. Runners will be assigned to starting corrals and will be released in waves, with the last corral released at 7:30am.
• Registration opens on February 3, 2026, for runDisney Gold and Platinum members. General registration opens February 10, 2026.
• The cost for the Disney Wine & Dine 5k is $125. The price increases to $135 on August 10, 2026.
• Registration includes
  • 1-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
  • An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
  • 5K Finisher Medal
  • On-course and post-race refreshments
  • Participant shirt
  • Digital Expo and Event Guide
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Disney Wine & Dine 10k

• Theme – The Three Caballeros
• The event takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
• Start times begin at 5:00am. Runners will be assigned to starting corrals and will be released in waves.
• Registration opens on February 3, 2026, for runDisney Gold and Platinum members. General registration opens February 10, 2026.
• The cost for the Disney Wine & Dine 10k is $175. The price increases to $185 on August 10, 2026.
• Registration includes:
  • 2 mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
  • An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
  • 10K Finisher Medal
  • On-course and post-race refreshments
  • Participant shirt
  • Digital Expo and Event Guide
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon

• Theme – Mary Poppins
• The event takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
• Start times begin at 5:00am. Runners will be assigned to starting corrals and will be released in waves.
• Registration opens on February 3, 2026, for runDisney Gold and Platinum members. General registration opens February 10, 2026.
• The cost for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon is $269. The price increases to $279 on August 10, 2026.
• Registration includes:
  • 1 mile course through Walt Disney WorldResort
  • After-Hours access to a post-race party at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
  • An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
  • Half Marathon Finisher Medal
  • On-course and post-race refreshments
  • Participant shirt
  • Digital Expo and Event Guide
  • $15 Disney Promo Card*—not valid after November 2, 2026
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Disney Wine & Dine Challenge

• Theme – Grumpy
• The event takes place Saturday, October 24, 2026, and Sunday, October 25, 2026.
• Complete both the 10k and Half Marathon and receive a special Wine & Dine Challenge medal. Runners must be registered for the challenge to receive the challenger medal.
• Start times begin at 5:00am. Runners will be assigned to starting corrals and will be released in waves.
• Registration opens on February 3, 2026, for runDisney Gold and Platinum members. General registration opens February 10, 2026.
• The cost for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon is $269. The price increases to $279 on August 10, 2026.
• Registration includes:
  • 10K and Half Marathon courses through Walt Disney WorldResort, totaling 19.3 Miles
  • After-Hours access to a post-race party at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
  • An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
  • Finish on pace to receive 2 Finisher Medals and 1 Challenge Medal.
  • On-course and post-race refreshments
  • Participant shirt
  • Digital Expo and Event Guide
  • $15 Disney Promo Card*—not valid after November 2, 2026
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Post Race Party

Friends and family are invited to purchase Post-Race Party tickets to attend this special evening event in honor of their favorite runner! Runners, your Half Marathon or Challenge registration includes entry.

This celebration at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival includes access to Global Marketplaces, select EPCOT attractions and live entertainment with a 10:00 PM start time, giving you access to the park after regular operating hours.

Post-Race Party ticket holders will be admitted to EPCOT as early as 5:00 PM on October 25, 2026––giving them even more time to enjoy park favorites before the event begins!

Registration opens February 10, 2026. The post-race party costs $125. The post-race part is included in half-marathon and two-course challenge registrations.