Disneyland Resort to halt runDisney races due to upcoming construction plans
Runners and Disney fans alike will have to wait a while to participate in runDisney races again at Disneyland Resort. The races at 'The Happiest Place on Earth' will be placed on hold once again to accommodate upcoming construction.
'Due to upcoming construction impacts, runDisney races at the Disneyland Resort will be placed on hiatus in 2026 after the conclusion of the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend presented by Honda. We will continue to offer races at Walt Disney World Resort, as well as virtual offerings,' the runDisney website said.
The 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend is scheduled for Jan. 29 through Feb.1, 2026.
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RunDisney previously paused races at Disneyland in 2017 before returning to the resort last year. The event was canceled in 2018 and the following years due to the construction of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge and the COVID-19 pandemic.
While Disney has not confirmed the exact construction plans prompting the latest hiatus, some major projects are expected to begin around the same time.
Construction on a new attraction based on Pixar's Coco, which was announced during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, is anticipated to start in 2026.
In addition, Disneyland Forward — a $1.9 billion, 40-year expansion plan — received final approval from the Anaheim City Council last year. The proposal allows Disney to develop new attractions, restaurants, and shops within areas it already owns and operates.
Planned expansions include park attractions and hotels along the west side of Disneyland Drive, as well as new retail, dining, and entertainment venues where the Toy Story Parking Area currently sits at Katella Avenue and Harbor Boulevard.
While these expansions have yet to break ground, the runDisney pause offers a possible timeline for when major construction could start.
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