Stride Sisters Podcast

On today’s episode, it’s time to discuss all the stories and adventure of Marathon Weekend 2026 in a magical two-part episode. Natalie is joined by guests Jess, Lindsay, and Sarah for a special Dopey Challenge Roundtable. Spoiler: we all finished Dopey this year! In this episode, we chat about everything from the expo up through the half marathon. Join us for our stories from a fun-filled weekend, culminating next week in marathon redemption. 

So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, we’re on our way home from Marathon Weekend! However, Natalie didn’t want to leave you without an episode this week. She’ll be discussing the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend 2026 Event Guide. It’s a little bittersweet to be talking about the final Disneyland race for the foreseeable future, but we’re all hoping it’s simply a “ta ta for now.” She’ll break down everything from yoga to the expo logistics to the races themselves … and all those magical details in between.

Note: this episode was recorded prior to Marathon Weekend 2026. As such, the commentary about the Disneyland Half Marathon course not having water stops or medical marked is now outdated. 

So lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, Natalie is joined by a special guest, Nate Bishop! After catching up on his runDisney history, he talks all about his recent trip in August 2025 to Tokyo Disneyland. 

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On today’s episode, it’s all about the attractions between Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Natalie shares about the closures that occurred as well as fond memories of them. She also chats about some upcoming seasonal refurbishments as well as new, exciting openings to come in 2026. 

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On today’s episode, it’s the week after peak week, and all through the house… not a running shoe was stirring… well, not exactly. Natalie takes you through her final Dopey simulation and a few key dates coming up along with Disney news.  

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On today’s episode, we have hit Marathon Weekend peak week! Today, we’re reflecting on the experiences that have led us to a third Marathon for Hannah and third Dopey Challenge for Natalie. We chat about how things look a little different heading into this WDW Marathon Weekend and how what we've learned over the last few years has informed how we're spending these last few weeks of prep.

Experience doesn’t remove the challenge - it changes how you meet it.

So, lace up your shoes, and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, we're cracking open the 2026 Marathon Weekend Event Guide! We'll share our training updates, count down the days until race weekend, and give you all the must-know details to make your Marathon Weekend unforgettable. From navigating the expo and grabbing your bib to understanding transportation, race courses, gear check, and spectator tips, we've got you covered. We'll also talk about race etiquette to ensure everyone has a magical and smooth experience.

So lace up your shoes and step into the magic with us!

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On today’s episode, we’re kicking things off with a holiday catch-up and, of course, the annual Turkey Trot. We’re also celebrating some big milestones: Natalie officially hit the big 3-0, and… well, Hannah went ahead and got married!

And for a super fun main topic inspired by runDisney — but with a twist. If we couldn’t run at Disney, where in the world would we lace up for a race instead? Think theme parks, thrill rides, wild road trips, and a little bit of unhinged brainstorming, thanks Mr. Natalie.

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On today’s episode, we settle into the last week of November 2025 with the ever-quickly approaching races and a Princess Half Marathon Medal reveal. During our main segment, we catch up with Jaimee in talking about conquering her first half marathon this fall.

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On today’s episode, we have a special guest here to talk about her adventure through the concrete jungle where dreams are made of. MaryBeth recaps her experience this year at the New York City Marathon.

So, lace up your shoes and step into the magic with us!

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