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First Look: Charming Styles for the 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and step into a royal adventure! As the 2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend approaches—running from February 26 to March 2, 2026—the excitement is building at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, the event celebrates the power of transformation and the dedication it takes to reach your goals.

Whether you are aiming for a personal best or your very first finish line, this year’s merchandise collection is designed to help you commemorate every magical mile.

Related-A Sneak Peek at the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Merchandise!

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A Collection Inspired by Courage and Adventure

This year’s official merchandise draws inspiration from four beloved Disney Princesses, each representing a unique spirit that runners can channel on the course:

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  • Merida (Disney Princess 5K): Channelling the courage to change your own fate.
  • Moana (Disney Princess 10K): Celebrating the spirit of adventure and seeing “how far you’ll go.”
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  • Rapunzel (Disney Princess Half Marathon): Bringing a sense of playful charm and the determination to step out of your comfort zone.
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  • Belle (Disney Fairy Tale Challenge): Highlighting timeless grace and the “beast mode” required to conquer both the 10K and the Half Marathon back-to-back.

Related-First Look at 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Merch

Gear Highlights: What to Expect

The 2026 collection features a blend of performance-ready apparel and stylish athleisure. Keep an eye out for these standout pieces at the Expo:

  • Outerwear & Performance: Look for ombre-style Spirit Jerseys, sheer jackets, and performance tanks designed for everything from race day to recovery yoga.
  • Functional Details: Many items this year feature reflective piping and taping, perfect for those early 5:00 AM start times.
  • Accessories: The lineup includes a customizable headband with removable patches, Lug bags (including a runDisney sling), and the ever-popular shoe ornaments and metal replica pins.
  • Exclusives: Annual Passholders can look forward to dedicated designs across the race collections.
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Before You Arrive: Expo Essentials

All participants must visit the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to pick up their race bibs and participant shirts. This is also the only place to find the full official merchandise collection!

Pro Tip: For the best selection on opening day (Thursday), remember to join the Virtual Queue via the My Disney Experience app. This is required for the runDisney Merchandise Shop on day one!

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runDisney Health & Fitness Expo Hours:

DateHours
Thursday, February 26, 202610:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday, February 27, 202612:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 28, 202611:00 AM – 3:00 PM

This preview is just a taste of the magic waiting for you in 2026. Stay tuned for the official Digital Expo & Event Guide for final details as we get closer to race weekend.

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