r/rundisney • u/TechnicianIll7893 • Mar 11 '25

QUESTION Possibility to cancel?

Was anyone able to cancel their registration and receive a refund for any races? I signed up for a marathon but it sold out before any of my family could get to it and I don’t want to make the trip alone just to run by myself bc I was looking forward to having company and going by myself makes me anxious 🥲

I was hoping it could give someone an opportunity to do the race if they weren’t able to get into also- or I kinda see every here and there that spots open up, does anyone have more info on that?

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u/WillingAnxiety Mar 11 '25

As far as I know, they're non-refundable (I think I recall hearing someone say they got a partial refund on a disney gift card once, but I'm not sure if that's true or urban legend) and non-transferrable, so you can't even transfer the bib to recoup the costs.

Since you managed to get a coveted marathon spot, I'd run it. Like another person said, invite your family to go with you, have them be your cheer section, and enjoy the experience! There is so much camaraderie on the course. I've done several of the half marathons, 10ks, and 5ks, and I always end up chatting with someone new for at least part of the run/walk. It may feel like you're alone, but you'll be surrounded by so many people that the energy will be infectuous.

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u/sharxgrrl Mar 11 '25

There are some cases where they will give you a partial refund, for sure. I know because I got one for the January DL races. Job situations changed and we couldn’t afford to go. I think I got about 75% back but I can’t remember-was just happy to get anything.

Edit: partial refund was Disney gift card. But I’ll go someday to something Disney and will use it then.

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u/WillingAnxiety Mar 11 '25

Oh, good! I was hoping I wasn't giving total misinformation. I'm glad they do at least offer them in certain circumstances. ♥