Runners who have been through a runDisney registration before know the drill. You block the morning. You have your payment information ready. You refresh the page. You wait. The window opens and you move as fast as you can because spots disappear and there is no getting them back once they are gone.
Today that window did not open at all.
Registration for the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend was expected to go live today, and runDisney has now confirmed it is not happening. The latest statement from the organization pushed all registration activity to another day, with an update promised on runDisney social accounts by 8:00 PM ET tonight. No explanation has been given for why.
For runners who planned their day around this, it is a frustrating outcome. For anyone still in the early planning stages, here is what you need to know about both the delay and the event itself.
Three Updates, One Bad Outcome
runDisney communicated throughout the day as the situation developed, and the progression tells the story pretty clearly.
The first statement came this morning and confirmed registration would be delayed, promising an update at 10:30 AM ET. That update did not arrive on time. A second statement followed, apologizing for the continued hold and moving the next promised communication to 11:00 AM ET.
By 11:15 AM, the third and final update of the day made the situation official. “We know many of you are eager to register for the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, and we apologize for the delay,” runDisney stated. “Unfortunately, registration will not take place today. We'll share an update on runDisney social accounts by 8:00 PM ET this evening. We appreciate your patience.”
Three communications across a single morning, each one moving the goalpost forward, ending with a full cancellation of the day's registration. runDisney has offered no explanation for what caused the delay. Tonight's 8:00 PM update may provide one, or it may simply announce a new date without additional context. Either way, that is where to look.
The Full Event, Broken Down
The event runs February 25 through March 1, 2027, at Walt Disney World Resort, presented by AdventHealth. Five races are scheduled across the weekend, each with its own Disney Princess theme.
The Disney Princess 5K opens the race weekend on February 26, themed around Tiana, at $125. The Disney Princess 10K follows on February 27, themed around Snow White, at $175. The Disney Princess Half Marathon runs on February 28, themed around Jasmine, at $269.
The Disney Princess Fairy Tale Challenge is the signature multi-race option, combining the 10K and the Half Marathon across consecutive days on February 27 and 28. It is themed around Ariel, covers 19.3 miles total, and is priced at $449. Runners who complete both races earn the Fairy Tale Challenge medal on top of the individual finisher medals. It is consistently among the most sought-after entries when registration opens.
Disney Princess Yoga at Disney's Hollywood Studios closes out the weekend on March 1 at $127.
Why the Delay Matters Beyond Just Today
On its surface, a one-day registration delay sounds minor. In the context of planning a Disney World trip around a runDisney race, it is slightly more complicated than that.
Runners who were waiting to confirm race entry before booking resort accommodations are now waiting another day. Walt Disney World resort rooms during race weekends, particularly Princess, fill up quickly. The February 2027 window is far enough out that options should still be available, but the gap between securing a race entry and booking a room is one most experienced runDisney participants try to keep as short as possible.
The same logic applies to flights, particularly for runners traveling from outside the continental United States or coordinating group travel with family or friends who are coming along for the weekend but not participating in the races. The longer the booking window stays open, the more variables are in play.
Travel companions are worth thinking about specifically here. The Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend draws runners and non-runners in roughly equal measure when you count the full travel parties involved. February at Walt Disney World is genuinely one of the better times to visit. Crowds are lower than summer or holiday peaks. The weather is more forgiving than any other season. And the race weekend itself creates a specific atmosphere at the resort that guests tend to remember, whether or not they ran a single mile of it.
If your travel companion plan is contingent on confirming race entry first, tonight's update is the one to watch. If registration opens tomorrow with a specific time, have your payment information ready and treat it like the original registration window. These spots move at the same speed regardless of how long everyone had to wait for them.
What to Do Right Now
The clearest action item for tonight is simple. Follow runDisney on social media and watch for the 8:00 PM ET update. If it comes with a new registration date and time, set a reminder immediately. If it provides additional explanation about what caused today's delay, that context may help you understand what the registration experience will look like when it does open.
If you are in the early stages of planning a Disney World trip around the 2027 Princess Half Marathon Weekend and have not started looking at resort options yet, this is a reasonable moment to do that research even before registration opens. Knowing which resorts are available, what the pricing looks like for the race weekend dates, and how the different on-property options connect to the race start areas will make the post-registration booking window faster and less stressful.
The delay is annoying. The event itself is worth the effort of signing up. Check back tonight and be ready to move when registration opens.
Questions about planning a Walt Disney World trip around the Princess Half Marathon Weekend? Leave them below. From resort selection to what the race weekend experience actually looks and feels like on the ground, we are happy to help you sort through it before you commit.
