2016 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Released today from runDisney:

"We are putting the final touches on the 2016 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, which will now open to Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members on March 22 at noon ET and general registration will open on March 29 at noon ET. Also, registration for Avengers Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend will now open for AP and DVC Members on April 5 at noon ET and general registration will open on April 12 at noon ET."

There are several rumors going around but nothing confirmed. Expect an announcement from runDisney soon.

From runDisney email I just received
Wine & Dine
Race Weekend Menu Is Expanding!
Two new registration offerings will include the premiere of "Lumiere's Two Course Challenge" and the "Disney Wine & Dine 10K". Plus, the Half Marathon race will now be a breathtaking morning run; allowing runners the chance to enjoy the rest of the day at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival*! Mark your calendars for the revised open registration date of March 29, 2016!

All new Weekend Schedule

runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Friday, November 4, 2016
Saturday, November 5, 2016

Mickey's Holiday 5K
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Friday, November 4, 2016 – 6:30 a.m

runDisney Kids Races presented by GoGo squeeZ® Applesauce on the Go
New Balance Track & Field Complex
Friday, November 4, 2016
Saturday, November 5, 2016
11:00 a.m. – Dashes
12:30 p.m. – 1 Mile Run

ALL NEW! Disney Wine & Dine 10K
Epcot®
Saturday, November 5, 2016 – 5:30 a.m.

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
Start: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Finish: Epcot®
Sunday, November 6, 2016 – 5:30 a.m.

ALL NEW! Lumiere's Two Course Challenge
Saturday, November 5, 2016

Sunday, November 6, 2016
Post Race Party
Exclusive After-Hours Party at Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival
Sunday, November 6, 2016 – 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
All event information is subject to change.

What do others think about this no longer being a night time race? Glad I did this one when it was still at night! But it seems like the new motto at RunDisney is treat every event other than Marathon Weekend the same - 5K, 10K, Half with a 10K/Half Challenge. I can't really blame them as I'm sure the logistics are far easier but it is a bit disappointing that there is a lack of variety.

Lacy;2480575 wrote: What do others think about this no longer being a night time race? Glad I did this one when it was still at night! But it seems like the new motto at RunDisney is treat every event other than Marathon Weekend the same - 5K, 10K, Half with a 10K/Half Challenge. I can't really blame them as I'm sure the logistics are far easier but it is a bit disappointing that there is a lack of variety.

I think it is disappointing. That's what I think. They have now removed all three of their evening events, and I did not get to experience any of them. Bummed for sure.

I'm more likely to not do this event or only to do the Jingle Jungle because it is a different course than the usually 5K. I'm sad too that I never got to do a nighttime event.

I am new to the Disney run thing. This year we are entering the Wine and Dine 1/2 Marathon. I see that it's now gonna be an early morning race. Two questions .... how early are we to arrive before the race, typically and does anyone have the race route ?? Thanks !!

Lacy;2480575 wrote: What do others think about this no longer being a night time race? Glad I did this one when it was still at night! But it seems like the new motto at RunDisney is treat every event other than Marathon Weekend the same - 5K, 10K, Half with a 10K/Half Challenge. I can't really blame them as I'm sure the logistics are far easier but it is a bit disappointing that there is a lack of variety.

I figure that they realized they were missing out on having the runners pay to get into Epcot for the 'party' so decided to get rid of it. That's really too bad. I really enjoyed that night time run. I was playing with the idea of going ahead and registering for the Wine and Dine just because I liked the timing of it, but now I'm going to pass.

#1donaldfan;2480654 wrote: I am new to the Disney run thing. This year we are entering the Wine and Dine 1/2 Marathon. I see that it's now gonna be an early morning race. Two questions .... how early are we to arrive before the race, typically and does anyone have the race route ?? Thanks !!

Welcome to runDisney!
The morning half will start at 5:30 AM so if you are staying on Disney property, buses should start running at 3 AM. For other races, Disney says you must board a bus no later than an hour and a half before the race start in order to make it to the corrals on time so I assume this one will be the same.

I don't know what the course will be this year but when I ran in 2013 we started at WWOS, down Osceola Parkway, through AK, back down Osceola, through DHS, around Crescent Lake (Beach Club side), then backstage at EPCOT, enter EPCOT at Imagination Institute, around Spaceship Earth, and finish in Imagine parking lot.

I hope this helps!

badkitty;2480668 wrote: Welcome to runDisney!
The morning half will start at 5:30 AM so if you are staying on Disney property, buses should start running at 3 AM. For other races, Disney says you must board a bus no later than an hour and a half before the race start in order to make it to the corrals on time so I assume this one will be the same.

I don't know what the course will be this year but when I ran in 2013 we started at WWOS, down Osceola Parkway, through AK, back down Osceola, through DHS, around Crescent Lake (Beach Club side), then backstage at EPCOT, enter EPCOT at Imagination Institute, around Spaceship Earth, and finish in Imagine parking lot.

I hope this helps!

Thanks !! This is exactly what I was looking for !! I am excited to finally be able to run at Disney in a real race, not just early mornings on my own !

#1donaldfan;2480676 wrote: I am excited to finally be able to run at Disney in a real race, not just early mornings on my own !

You are going to love it!

I tried to sign up today for the 1/2 Marathon ( wine n dine ), the web-site says it's on hold?? Is that normal, should I be patient ??

I got my answer !! It sold out before noon !! I had no idea it would sell out that fast .. we had to sign up for a fund-raiser team, which is okay, but if we cannot raise enough money, I suppose we will not be able to run. Next year I'll be on the button to sign up at 12:01 AM. Who knew ??!! hahaa

#1donaldfan;2481743 wrote: I got my answer !! It sold out before noon !! I had no idea it would sell out that fast .. we had to sign up for a fund-raiser team, which is okay, but if we cannot raise enough money, I suppose we will not be able to run. Next year I'll be on the button to sign up at 12:01 AM. Who knew ??!! hahaa

Yeah, you have to be ready to register right at noon E.T. Sorry you didn't get in directly.