Brooks Named Official Shoe of runDisney Races: Disney-Themed Shoes Coming in 2025

Oct 15, 2024 in "Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend"

Posted: Tuesday October 15, 2024 12:05pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Brooks Running has been named the official running shoe for the runDisney race series.

The multi-year partnership, announced today, will bring Disney-themed running shoes and official race apparel to future runDisney events, starting with the 2025 season.

This collaboration marks a major step for Brooks, a brand long established in the running world, as it combines their expertise in performance footwear with Disney. Runners participating in runDisney races will have access to shoes adorned with popular Disney characters, adding a bit of magic to their miles. Starting in 2026, Brooks will also design exclusive jackets for members of Club runDisney.

"This collaboration allows runners to marry their passion for the Disney brand with the creativity, technology and running industry expertise that is synonymous with Brooks,"" said runDisney Vice President Adam Ball. "We are already busy brainstorming on the many ways we can continue to elevate the Disney running experience for the thousands of recreational and dedicated runners who participate in our runDisney events every year."

For Brooks, this deal presents an opportunity to tap into a vast and passionate community of runners. Melanie Allen, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Brooks Running, described runDisney events as the perfect example of how running can create energy and camaraderie. "We can't wait to create more magic together for runners everywhere," she said.

The runDisney series, which includes race weekends at Walt Disney World in Florida and Disneyland in California, is one of the largest in the U.S., drawing over 170,000 participants annually. It features a variety of race formats from 5Ks to full marathons, along with challenge events, fitness expos, and family-friendly activities.

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Rteetz23 minutes ago

The partnership was just announced in the late part of 2024. They were never going to get shoes ready for marathon weekend. I never expected it until later in 2025 which is what we’re getting. As for the Co-Op, they are going to want the vast majority of their merch on hand for the expo. Not having it at the Co-Op during the weekend doesn’t seem like a major issue when runners have to go to the expo but don’t have to go to Disney springs.

GimpYancIent1 day ago

Good questions. The big drop should have been the EXPO.

surfsupdon1 day ago

It is frustrating that today Disney announced runDisney merch will be sold at the Co-Op at Springs starting soon. Why not for Marathon Weekend?? And Brooks being the shoe sponsor for 2025 but not starting till Springtime. Come on runDisney. Get it together. The Co-Op should have had merch and the expo should have had Brooks styled rundisney sneaks.

BirdbyBirdNov 07, 2024

Brooks has been my running shoe for almost 20 years now.

Jambo DadOct 17, 2024

Try Allbirds!

DznyGrlSDOct 16, 2024

I can't RUN in Brooks but I can walk the parks in them. RIP to the merch lines and resellers though...

surfsupdonOct 15, 2024

Agree. To make this work, you need to sell shoes OUTSIDE of the Expo. Online, in stores, at amazon, Andolaysia, and all over.

GimpYancIentOct 15, 2024

OK. Like it. Now, show me the shoes. The last shoe collaboration was with New Balance and it started off great, but, it quickly was mismanaged and soured. I hope this develops and succeeds better. For instance, sell shoes through Shop Disney / Disney Store online not just at the EXPO.

LAKid53Oct 15, 2024

So back to performance race shirts like the Champion ones? I hate the new shirts. And just what I need...more Brooks.

Minnesota disney fanOct 15, 2024

Brooks is my favorite brand and so comfortable! I have hard to fit feet and they fit perfectly. I am not a runner, but love Brooks.

splahOct 15, 2024

don't look too closely at the shadows. it'll make your head spin

dmwOct 15, 2024

I hope those of us not running a RunDisney event can order a pair. I'm a huge Brooks shoe fan.

Disstevefan1Oct 15, 2024

I just got my Skechers hands free slip ins with air cooled memory foam! The best shoes I have EVER PURCHASED. :)

Surferboy567Oct 15, 2024

Woah, this is big.