Inside the runDisney Dopey Challenge: Costumes, Training & Chaos at 48.6 miles!

Running 48.6 miles for fun?! 😅 In this episode of The Bry and Samua Show, we spill all the tea on the runDisney Dopey Challenge at Walt Disney World—crazy early wake-ups, Disney costumes, balloon ladies, and how two women who hate running keep signing up for marathons anyway. 🎢🏃‍♀️✨

Ever wondered what it’s really like to run 4 races in 4 days at Disney World? 👀

Welcome to our deep dive into the runDisney Dopey Challenge — 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon (48.6 miles!) during Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

In this episode of The Bry and Samua Show, we chat about:

• How two girlfriends who hate running keep signing up for races 😂

• What the Dopey Challenge is and how it started

• The truth about signing up for runDisney races (it’s giving Taylor Swift ticket stress)

• Why costumes are basically the most important part of any Disney race

• Our favorite past race costumes (bellhops, Barbies, Dalmatians & more)

• Training for Dopey using the Jeff Galloway run-walk method

• The infamous balloon ladies and what happens if they catch you 😬

• What it’s like to run through the Disney parks, character stops, backstage areas & all

• Doing races at Walt Disney World vs Disneyland

• How running together (and suffering together) has strengthened our friendship

• Why Disney races are perfect even if you’re not a “real runner”

Whether you’re:

• Dreaming of your first runDisney 5K or 10K

• Nervously eyeing a half marathon or the full Dopey Challenge

• A Disney adult who loves costumes and medals

• Or just here for the chaos, laughter, and girlfriend storytelling…

…this episode will give you a real behind-the-scenes look at Disney races, training, and why doing hard things with your friends can be life-changing. 🏃‍♀️🏰💛

Thinking about doing a runDisney race?

Start here:

👉 Go to rundisney.com to check race weekends, registration dates & distances

👉 Consider starting with a 5K or 10K if you’re new

👉 Look up Jeff Galloway run/walk training plans if you don’t want to run nonstop

👉 Start planning your costume early… because yes, it matters 😂

If you’re doing Dopey or thinking about it, let us know in the comments!

We’d love to cheer you on, swap costume ideas, or even meet up at the expo or at a race weekend someday.

Connect with us 💬

📲 Instagram & Facebook: @bryandsamuashow

🌐 Website: bryandsamua.com

Tag us in your runDisney costumes, medals, or training runs so we can share the love and maybe feature you in a future episode.

If this episode made you laugh, dream a little bigger, or consider doing something dopey (in the best way 😉), don’t forget to like, subscribe, follow, and share with a friend who loves Disney or hates running but somehow keeps doing races anyway.

🏃‍♀️✨ See you at the start line… and in the next episode.

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