2025 Club runDisney Frequently Asked Questions: Is it Worth It?

What is Club runDisney? Club runDisney is a year-long paid-for membership featuring different levels of benefits for runDisney races including upgraded corral placement, guaranteed bibs (but with an asterisk), special merchandise, and other exclusive access. Here are the answers to frequently asked questions about Club runDisney, including how much does it cost?

New Club runDisney update: Pending availability, 2025 Club runDisney Memberships will go on sale to the general public on August 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET.

Silver Memberships for Club runDisney are still available.

How Much does Club runDisney Cost?

There are three levels of Club runDisney membership – Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Prices have increased since last year and the 2025 Club runDisney memberships cost:

• Silver Membership – $289
• Gold Membership – $635
• Platinum Membership – $993

None of the membership prices include any race bibs. All race registrations are separate.

What Benefits Come with each Club runDisney Membership?

What are the actual benefits in becoming a Club runDisney member? 

Club runDisney Silver Membership

Benefits include:

• Member Welcome Kit:* Member Jacket (size chart), Club runDisney Magnet, Membership Card, Club runDisney Virtual 10K Medal
• Tier 1 pricing year-round for available runDisney Races
• Exclusive 2025 Club runDisney Virtual 10K
• Club runDisney designation on race bibs
• Early access to renew your Club runDisney Membership before sales open to the general public

Club runDisney Gold Membership

Benefits include: 

• Member Welcome Kit:* Member Jacket (size chart), Club runDisney Magnet, Membership Card, Club runDisney Virtual 10K Medal, Club runDisney Member Pin
• Tier 1 pricing year-round for available runDisney Races
• Exclusive 2025 Club runDisney Virtual 10K
• Club runDisney designation on race bibs
• A guaranteed opportunity to purchase one race registration in each race weekend through early registration
• Club runDisney Expo Experience including early access to runDisney Merchandise Shop
• Early access to renew your Club runDisney Membership before sales open to the general public

Club runDisney Platinum Membership

Benefits include:

• Member Welcome Kit:* Member Jacket (size chart), Club runDisney Magnet, Membership Card, Club runDisney Virtual 10K Medal, Club runDisney Member Pin
• Tier 1 pricing year-round for available runDisney Races
• Exclusive 2025 Club runDisney Virtual 10K
• Club runDisney designation on race bibs
• A guaranteed opportunity to purchase two race registrations in each race weekend through early registration
• Club runDisney Expo Experience including:
  • Club runDisney Headquarters with convenient packet pick-up
  • Early access to runDisney Merchandise Shop
• Upgraded corral placement
• Early access to renew your Club runDisney Membership before sales open to the general public

What are the Dates for 2025 Club runDisney Membership? 

Please note that Club runDisney Membership benefits for the 2025 runDisney race season will begin on January 1, 2025 and will be valid through December 31, 2025.

During the 2025 Club runDisney Membership period, onsite benefits, such as early access to the runDisney Merchandise Shop at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo, can be enjoyed during the following runDisney race weekends:

2025 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
2025 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
2025 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend
2025 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

During the 2025 Club runDisney Membership period, guaranteed race registration benefits for Gold and Platinum Club runDisney Members can be enjoyed for the following runDisney race weekends:

2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
2026 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend
2026 Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend
2026 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Club runDisney Membership for 2025 will be valid January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Benefits listed expire on December 31, 2025 unless otherwise noted. runDisney reserves the right to revoke the Membership for any reason. All special offers and events are subject to availability and limited to the Club runDisney Member. Events, dates and times are subject to change. Limited to individuals 18 years and older with a US mailing address that is not a PO Box or an APO Box. Club runDisney is subject to Club runDisney Terms & Conditions.

*Member packages will be shipped to the physical address provided in your Member profile.

**Race registration is not included in the cost of Club runDisney and requires a separate purchase and is subject to availability.

***To access runDisney early registration offers, Gold and Platinum Club runDisney Members must register using the individual link provided by runDisney. Instructions on how to access this link will be provided via email prior to the start of the early registration window. All upcoming events, dates, times and prices subject to change. All races are subject to age eligibility requirements. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time. Registration fees are nonrefundable.

****Early access to the runDisney Merchandise shop is only for Day 1 of the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at each runDisney race weekend.

Are Club runDisney Registrations Limited?

Yes. Each Club runDisney level has a limited quantity of memberships available in a given year. Once a membership level is sold out, there will not be another opportunity to join at that level, however, you will have a limited opportunity to join the following year.

Can You Upgrade Your Membership?

Yes, but it’ll cost you. Memberships may be upgraded to a different membership level as long as the desired membership level is not sold out.

If the membership level is available, sign in to your runDisney account and select the membership you wish to upgrade to. Once you have selected the new membership level you wish to upgrade to, you will be prompted to pay the difference in registration price (if any) and then a transfer processing fee will be applied.

Can You Purchase a Club runDisney Membership as Gifts?

No. You may not purchase a Club runDisney membership for other Guests.

How Does Upgraded Corral Placement Work?

Club runDisney members will receive an upgraded corral placement for each event they are registered. However, if a member already qualifies for a higher corral, they will remain in their higher corral. 

So if you’re already a Corral A or B runner based on time, then this wouldn’t likely benefit you. 

Are You Guaranteed Race Registration?

It sounds like you still have to semi-organized to get your guaranteed race registration.

To take advantage of your guaranteed registration, you must register and pay for the event within the designated early registration window for each individual event. If you do not register within the early registration window, you are not guaranteed registration in the event.

So purchasing a Club runDisney registration does not guarantee you an automatic bib. It gives you the opportunity.

When do Club runDisney Memberships go on sale?

Registration for new Club runDisney membership for 2025 Club runDisney Memberships will go on sale to the general public on August 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET.

Is Club runDisney Worth It?

Whether something is worth the price always depends on the things you value. If you have money and you’re running all the races, then Club runDisney is worth it. If you’re a frequent runDisney runner, and know you run all the races each year, then this could definitely alleviate some stress, plus you get fun merchandise. 

Trying to get race registrations is stressful. If you have certain races you want to get into, then this provides value. 

If you think you’ll just one runDisney race, then I don’t think club runDisney is worth the extra cost. You still have to have a qualifying time, you still are paying a registration fee on top of the club membership, and you can always pre-order some exclusive race weekend merchandise. 

If you love merchandise, then it might be worth it to get into the runDisney official merchandise shop early. However, that’s only if you plan on being at the expo on Day 1.

We often see a lot of the merchandise gone within a few hours. By the end of the first night, the shop looks pretty cleaned out. There was some replenishment, but all of the popular items were most likely gone unless you were flexible on sizing.

If you’re a runDisney newbie, you can see if runDisney races are worth the cost to me. I love the running community and I do love running at the Most Magical Place on Earth. Now that they’re bringing back Disneyland races, even better!