2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Registration Delayed

General registration for the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend was scheduled to open on June 2, 2026, but runners hoping to sign up that morning were left waiting. runDisney confirmed through a series of updates that registration would not take place that day, with a promise to share more information by the evening. Here is what happened and what registered runners and prospective participants need to know.

What Was Supposed to Happen

General registration for the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend was set to open at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. This would have been the window for most runners to secure their race spots, following the earlier Club runDisney priority registration period.

For context, Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members had access to registration starting May 26, 2026. General registration on June 2 was the next step, giving a broader group of participants the chance to sign up.

How the Delay Unfolded

Registration did not open at 10:00 AM as planned. A few minutes after the scheduled start time, runDisney posted on Instagram Stories to let followers know registration had been delayed and that an update would follow at 10:30 AM.

That 10:30 AM window came and went without a resolution. By 10:40 AM, runDisney shared another update saying a further notice would come at 11:00 AM.

At 11:00 AM, runDisney confirmed the situation would not be resolved that day. The official statement read:

runDisney also acknowledged the frustration, noting that it understood many runners were eager to register and apologizing for the delay.

What Runners Should Do Next

If you were planning to register on June 2 and did not get the chance, the key step is to follow the runDisney social media accounts for the rescheduled date and time. The 8:00 PM Eastern update on June 2 was expected to provide more clarity on when registration would reopen.

A few practical steps while you wait:

• Follow runDisney on Instagram for the most immediate updates
• Check the runDisney website for official registration information once a new date is confirmed
• Keep your athlete information, emergency contacts, and payment method ready so you can register quickly when the window reopens
• Be aware that popular race categories and corrals can fill up, so acting promptly when registration does open is advisable

About the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

The 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is scheduled for February 25 through March 1, 2027, at Walt Disney World. The event is one of the more popular weekends in the runDisney calendar, drawing participants from across the country and internationally.

The weekend typically includes multiple race distances, character interactions along the course, themed medals, and the overall atmosphere of running through Walt Disney World in the early morning hours. For many participants, it is both a fitness goal and a themed experience rolled into one trip.

Registration for runDisney events tends to generate significant demand, which is part of why technical or logistical issues on opening day can affect a large number of prospective runners at once.

Conclusion

General registration for the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend did not open as planned on June 2, 2026. runDisney confirmed through a series of updates that registration would not take place that day, with a new timeline to be shared by 8:00 PM Eastern. Runners who were ready to sign up should monitor runDisney’s social media accounts for the rescheduled date. The event itself remains on track for February 25 through March 1, 2027.

Written by

Rachel Van Norman

Contributing Writer

Rachel fell deeply in love with all things Disney as a little girl. Now as a wife and a mother herself, she shares this Disney obsession with her son and everyone around her. From her love of princesses to eating all the Disney food, Rachel spends her time radiating Disney magic and keeping everyone up to date on Disney news.