runDisney Marathon Weekend 2026: Dopey, Course Changes, Expo Wins & What Runners Really Experienced
The 2026 runDisney Marathon Weekend has officially wrapped — and we’re breaking it all down while it’s still fresh. Recorded just hours after the final runners crossed the finish line, this in-person roundtable brings together experienced runDisney athletes to reflect on their Marathon Weekend experience, including Dopey, the Half Marathon, the 10K, and the 5K. From expo logistics and merchandise to course changes, crowd flow, character stops, weather, and race-day execution, this conversation offers an honest, runner-first perspective on what actually happened out on the course. In this episode, we discuss: First impressions and overall takeaways from Marathon Weekend 2026 Expo logistics, merchandise availability, and Club runDisney changes Crowd density, corral sizing, and character line congestion Course changes across the 5K, 10K, Half, and Marathon Time seeding, pacing challenges, and safety considerations Weather conditions and how they impacted execution Nutrition strategies, fueling mistakes, and what runners actually used The reality of balloon ladies, course cutoffs, and heat management Medical support on course and at the finish line Why different runners approach runDisney races very differently — and why that matters Whether you ran this weekend, are planning a future runDisney race, or just want an honest recap beyond social media highlights, this episode captures the full picture of Marathon Weekend 2026 — the good, the challenging, and the lessons worth carrying forward. 🎧 Recorded live after the 2026 runDisney Marathon Weekend — listen now.
- Recorded just hours after the final race concluded
- Panel includes experienced runDisney and Dopey Challenge athletes
- Covers all race distances from 5K through Marathon
- Honest discussion of expo flow, merch availability, and pre-orders
- Crowd management, corral sizing, and character stop dynamics
- Weather conditions and their impact on performance and safety
- Fueling preferences: gels, chews, real food, and what worked (or didn’t)
- Medical support and real examples of heat exhaustion and recovery
- Why expectations matter when approaching runDisney events
- Lessons runners can apply to future Marathon Weekends
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