Princess Half Marathon 2027: Registration, Expo & Transport

Mark the calendar: the 2027 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend runs Thursday, February 25, through Monday, March 1, 2027, at Walt Disney World Resort. The 13.1-mile Princess Half Marathon is Sunday, February 28, with a published 5:00 a.m. Eastern start. That very early gun time is the reason to settle your lodging and transportation plan well before costume accessories become the priority.

Registration: what is available and what to check now

General registration opened at 10:00 a.m. Eastern on June 2, 2026; Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members had an earlier window beginning May 26. The posted entry price for the half marathon is $269 through November 30, 2026, then $279 beginning December 1, with the stated 6.6% platform service fee included. Capacity is limited, so do not treat the posted price as a promise that a spot remains: check the official half-marathon page for live availability before making nonrefundable travel plans.

The weekend also includes a 5K on February 26 ($125), a 10K on February 27 ($175), the two-day Disney Princess Fairy Tale Challenge on February 27-28 ($449), and Disney Princess Yoga on March 1 ($127), all at prices published before December 1. The challenge combines the 10K and half marathon, so it is the option for runners who want the extra medal and are comfortable with back-to-back early mornings. See the official weekend overview for the current event lineup and pricing.

If direct registration is no longer available, the legitimate alternatives are charity teams and official runDisney travel providers—not informal bib transfers. The official Princess page lists participating charities and travel-planning options; each organization sets its own fundraising commitment, entry availability and package terms. Review those official options carefully before committing.

Proof of time and start-group planning

For the half marathon and Fairy Tale Challenge, proof of time is required only if you expect to finish the half in 2 hours 30 minutes or faster. It must come from an officially timed 10K, 10-mile, half-marathon or marathon on a USATF-certified course, with eligible results dated January 1, 2024, through October 1, 2026. Virtual runs, training runs, trail races and relays do not qualify. The deadline to edit proof of time is October 1, 2026; missing or unverifiable submissions are placed in the last start group. Every runner must maintain a 16-minute-per-mile minimum pace, so build training around a little cushion rather than the absolute cutoff.

Also know that there are no onsite start-group changes. Check the race policies before travel, since requirements and safety procedures can change.

Expo logistics at ESPN Wide World of Sports

The runDisney Health & Fitness Expo is at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Current published pickup hours are Thursday, February 25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, February 26, noon-7 p.m.; and Saturday, February 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. You must pick up your own bib at least one day before your first event—no friend or family member can collect it for you. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, complete the digital waiver in your MyDisney account before arrival, and have your Expo Check-in Pass ready.

Thursday is the sensible choice for Sunday-only runners who arrive early, while Friday is often the more practical pickup day for those flying in Thursday night. Don’t leave pickup until Saturday unless your first event is Sunday; Saturday’s short window closes at 3 p.m. The official merchandise shop uses a virtual queue on expo day one, with enrollment available within about 45 miles of Walt Disney World property. Merchandise can sell out, so join only if shopping is truly part of the plan. The official expo page will be the place to recheck procedures and maps closer to race weekend.

Resort buses, driving and race-morning strategy

As of November 6, 2026, runDisney has not yet posted the Princess 2027 Digital Expo & Event Guide or its exact resort-bus timetable, eligible hotel list, parking map or rideshare instructions. That guide is expected closer to the event and should be your final authority. Recent runDisney weekends have used complimentary event transportation between participating resorts, the expo and race venues, but treat that as planning context—not a guarantee for Princess 2027.

If you stay at a Disney resort, ask the front desk and consult the digital guide the week of the race for the correct bus stop and first departure. If you drive, do not rely on normal theme-park routing: race road closures and designated lots can alter access before dawn. Rideshare users should likewise wait for the published drop-off location rather than entering a familiar park address. For a post-race park day, compare Walt Disney World ticket options before your trip, then keep expectations gentle after 13.1 miles.

Practical takeaway: complete the waiver, save your check-in pass, pack ID and race essentials the night before, and recheck the official digital guide in the final days—those small steps make a 5 a.m. start far calmer.