We ran the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon and are here to share all the details about our experience. We talk about what they've improved since our last half marathon experience at Disneyland in 2024, things we love about this race, things that are not our favorite, how the west coast runDisney races compare to the east coast races at Walt Disney World and so much more. Whether you were these running or wising you were there, this episode is a run recap of the last Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend before they pause the west coast races again.

In this episode we're talking with our friend Lexie from Wondermakers Travel about travel planning when it comes to raca-cations. And with runDisney race registrations right around the corner, we also dive in to some tips and tricks for securing a spot at an upcoming race. After all the helpful tips and insights, we had a chance to sit down with our longtime friends Zach and Jessie about their experience at the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend!

If you want help planning and booking an upcoming race-vacation (or vacation), you can reach Lexie Smith with Wondermakers Travel here:
lexie.smith@wondermakerstravel.com
https://www.instagram.com/wondermakers_travel_lexiesmith/

And for our step-by-step guide to registering for a runDisney race, check out this youtube video on our channel:
https://youtu.be/nv7Yrpg9snY?si=Qc2soTkES2S3Ggax

Welcome to Season 2!!!! We’re kicking off with a very special guest: Amanda from Once Upon a Marathon. We consider her the "expert of all experts" when it comes to runDisney stuff and we're so excited she's joining us us to share her wealth of knowledge on how to navigate a race weekend with friends. It may not seem like there's much to figure out when it comes to running with friends, but there are some pretty key conversations you need to have before you show up to the start line together!

We dive into the practical (and sometimes awkward) conversations you need to have with your running buddies before you even arrive at Disney. From roommate compatibility (are you a white noise or total silence sleeper?) to aligning your priorities between park time and race performance, we cover the logistics that can make or break your experience.

Whether you’re a seasoned Dopey finisher or planning your very first 5K with your best friend, this episode is packed with tips to help you arrive confident and ready to run those miles!

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