Rise and Run

A Podcast for the runDisney community, Rise and Run is a group of friends united by their love of runDisney events. We discuss our experiences at Walt Disney World and other running events. We recognize the running achievements of our listeners, and frequently invite other members of the runDisney community to share their knowledge and experiences with us. Mostly, though, we're a group of Disney runners who love to have fun and want you to have as much fun as we do.

Podcasting since 2021 • 255 episodes

Rise and Run

Latest Episodes

254: Miles Shared, Memories Made: Loopy Looper 2026 Recap

One loop. One river. A whole lot of miles. What happens when a runDisney community takes over a relay event in New Jersey and decides the real finish line is friendship, not pace? We’re joined by Greg, Jack, Chrissie, Ilyana, and Stephen to rec...

August 06, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 254 • 1:38:22

253: Miles, Magic, and Meaning: Lisa Dinoto Glassner on Crafting the runDisney Companion

runDisney can look effortless on Instagram: a castle photo, a medal shot, a costume selfie, and done. Then reality hits at 1:30am when the alarm goes off again, you’re juggling corrals and buses, and there are still miles of dark highway betwee...

July 30, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 253 • 2:00:28

252: From Track Shack to the Castle: The History of runDisney - Part 2

runDisney didn’t start as a massive, must-register-in-minutes phenomenon. It grew into that, and Jon Hughes was in the middle of the turning points. We finish our conversation with the Track Shack leader who helped bring the Walt Disney World M...

July 23, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 252 • 1:31:39

251: From Track Shack to the Castle: The History of runDisney - Part 1

runDisney feels like it’s always been there, but it hasn’t. The real story includes years of pitching, countless meetings, tough operational compromises, and a whole lot of faith that runners would actually show up. We’re joined by Jon Hughes f...

July 16, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 251 • 1:37:39

250: Our 10 Best American Road Races on our Semiquincentennial Episode

We hit a milestone and decided to do something worthy of it: build our own ranked list of the best road races in America. From the New York City Marathon’s five-borough roar to Boston’s history-soaked mystique, Chicago’s electric crowds, and th...

July 09, 2026 • 2:07:11

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Fan Mail

Been doing WDW races since 2001. Amazing how it has grown. My son has been participating his entire life, literally- he is 21 now. I can’t count the number of people in my life that have said to me “I could never run a marathon.” 💯 of those that have tried have done it (some multiple Dopey finishers now 😄). Keep up the good work. Best, Bob Joyce

Winter Park, Florida