Lace up your sneakers and start stretching, because the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is almost here!

The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend will run from October 22nd to October 25th, 2026. Disney just announced some major new rules and changes for this year’s marathon weekend, including new bibs, start times, and complimentary transportation, so buckle up and read these new procedures before you start packing for the race weekend!

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Expo Hours & Early Access

Expo hours for Day 1 are 9 AM – 8 PM, and race weekend transportation will run from 8:15 AM – 8:30 PM. Complimentary transportation is available for Guests staying at the Disney Resorts Collection, Shades of Green, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve. You’ll be dropped off near the Sports Complex entrance.

Club runDisney Platinum and Gold members

Platinum and Gold Members can enjoy early shopping access to the runDisney Merchandise Shop and runDisney-themed Brooks Running shoes at the AdventHealth Arena during the first day of the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo without a virtual queue. Platinum Members can shop from 7 AM to 8:30 AM, and Gold Members from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Early access is available to Platinum and Gold members only and cannot be extended to Silver members or non-members.

The Field House and Athletic Center will be available to Club runDisney Platinum and Gold members starting at 8 AM. You can get your bib, participant shirt, and visit the exhibitors before the Expo opens to general guests. Platinum Members can enjoy convenient bib Pick-Up at the Club runDisney Headquarters, located on the second level of the AdventHealth Arena. Remember to bring your photo ID. The Headquarters hours are:

• Day 1: 7 AM – 8 PM
• Day 2: 12 PM – 7 PM
• Day 3: 11 AM – 3 PM

Virtual Queue for Merchandise

If you plan to visit the AdventHealth Arena to purchase race weekend merchandise or runDisney-themed Brooks running shoes, you will need to enter the virtual queue on Day 1 of the Expo at 7 AM. You’ll only need to join a Virtual Queue if attending Day 1 of the Expo, you don’t need to enter if you plan on visiting in the days following. To join:

• You must be within 45 miles of Walt Disney World Resort to enter
• A second virtual queue will open at 1:00 p.m.
• Please plan to arrive at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex no earlier than 30 minutes before your boarding group time

Bib & Shirt Pick-Up Updates

If you’re attending the Expo on Day 1:

• If you are participating in the 2026 Disney Wine & Dine 10K, you will pick up your bib and shirt in the Auxiliary Court of the Field House, located on the same level that you enter. Follow the signage to your pick-up location.
• If you are participating in any additional races, those bibs will be available on the Main Floor of the Field House, and participant shirts will be in the Athletic Center.
• NEW: 5K participants will receive a bib with two tear tags. The top tear tag is for participant shirt pickup. The bottom tear tag contains your Start Group Opening Time and must remain attached until race morning.

If you’re attending the Expo After Day 1:

• Bibs will be available on the Main Floor of the Field House & participant shirts will be located in the Athletic Center.

Race Day Arrival

5K Transportation

If you are staying with the Disney Resorts Collection, Shades of Green, Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel, and Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, Disney strongly encourages you to utilize event transportation. Continuous event transportation to and from the 5K is available between 2:30 AM and 10 AM. Guests utilizing event transportation will be dropped off and picked up in the same location at the EPCOT bus loop. Guests who use rideshare will be dropped off in the rideshare loop at EPCOT.

10K Transportation

Bus transportation to the start area will operate from 3 AM to 5 AM and from 6:30 AM to 9 AM from the finish area. Guests who use rideshare will be dropped off in the rideshare loop at EPCOT.

Half Marathon

Bus transportation to the start area will run from 2:30 AM to 5 AM and from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM from the finish area. Guests who use rideshare could be dropped off at either the Rideshare Loop from 12 AM to 4:30 AM, the Charter Lot from 4:30 AM to 10:30 AM, or the Rideshare Loop from 10:30 AM onward.

Parking and Entry

Parking is free before 7:30 AM for all race days, and participants and spectators should arrive approximately one hour before their projected race start time. Participants and spectators must enter through Security at the EPCOT Main Entrance, and failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Start Times and Groups

Your start group opening time will be listed on your bib. Plan to arrive one hour before your projected race start time. The 10K and Half Marathon races begin at 5 AM. Your anticipated start time range for your assigned start group will be posted in the Digital Expo and Event Guide for all race distances.

New Bib Details (5K Only)

5K bibs now include two tear tags and a timing tag: The top tear tag is used to pick up your participant shirt at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo and will be removed when you receive it. The bottom tear tag contains your Start Group Opening Time. Keep the bottom tear tag attached until race morning.

When it is time to enter your start group, hand the bottom tear tag to a runDisney cast member at the start group entrance. Do not remove the timing tag attached to the back of your bib. The bib with the Start Group Opening Time tear tag is unique to the 5K. If you are participating in the 10K or Half Marathon, there will not be a Start Group Opening Time tear tag on those bibs.

Changing Start Group

Start Groups are assigned based on anticipated finish times submitted at registration. No start group changes will be made ahead of race weekend, at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo or onsite at the races. If the group you are running with is assigned to a different start group, you can move back to the later start group to run together.

We’ll keep you updated on more Wine & Dine Marathon Weekend info. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney World news!

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