runDisney has announced a new partnership with shoe brand Brooks to become the official running shoe of runDisney starting in 2025. The new multi-year agreement includes Brooks creating Disney themed running shoes and official race shirts for all runDisney race weekends. Here’s the announcement:
runDisney Partnership with Brooks Running Shoes
Brooks Running, a leading performance brand, is the official running shoe of the popular runDisney race series through a new multi-year collaboration announced today that will include Brooks creating Disney-themed running shoes.
As the official running shoe for runDisney, Brooks will offer shoes and provide official race shirts at runDisney race weekends starting with an upcoming 2025 runDisney race. At the same time, Brooks will create Disney-themed running shoes featuring popular Disney characters. And in 2026, Brooks will design Brooks jackets for Club runDisney members.
“The energy that running unlocks is powerful, and there’s no better illustration of that than the energy you experience at a runDisney race,’’ said Melanie Allen, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Brooks Running. “We are very proud to work with runDisney and can’t wait to create more magic together for runners everywhere.’’
This new collaboration brings together two titans of the running world with a shared belief that running can create powerful emotion, camaraderie and connection. The runDisney race series includes six race weekends between Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California, plus virtual races, and is among the largest in the United States with more than 170,000 runners participating in its race weekends each race season. Each race weekend features a 5K, 10K, 10-miler or half marathon, challenge events (e.g. 10K and a half marathon) and a health and fitness expo, plus yoga, kids races and post-race parties at select race weekends. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend also offers a full 26.2-mile marathon.
Brooks creates performance footwear, apparel and accessories for runners worldwide with the aim of inspiring everyone to run their path by creating the best gear, tools and experiences. Since 2022, Brooks has maintained the No. 1 market share in the adult performance running footwear market at U.S. national retail outlets.
“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.’’
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