Train for your
runDisney race
A free web app built for runDisney runners — no download, no app store, just open it in your browser. Follow a structured run-walk-run plan for the Princess 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Glass Slipper Challenge, log every run, and arrive at the start line ready.
- 🏰 Built for runDisney runners
- 🌐 No download — works in your browser
- 🏃 Run-walk-run plans
- 📋 4 training plans
- 📊 Progress & achievements
- ✨ Free to use
Open your browser.
Start training.
Glass Slipper Run is a web app — it runs entirely in your browser, on any device. There's nothing to install and no app store to navigate. Bookmark it on your phone and it works like a native app, without ever leaving your browser.
iPhone & Android
Open in Safari or Chrome. Add to your home screen for one-tap access — it looks and feels like an app.
Desktop & tablet
Full-screen on your laptop or tablet — great for reviewing your week or logging a run after you get home.
Always up to date
No manual updates. Every new feature and improvement is live the moment it deploys — you get it automatically.
How it works
Three steps from sign-up to finish line.
Set your goal
Choose your distance — 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Glass Slipper Challenge — and enter your race date. We'll build a personalised training plan that fits your exact timeline.
Follow your plan
Structured sessions guide you forward week by week — easy runs, long runs, back-to-back weekends, and a Magic Mile to track your pace. Every session is designed to build toward race day without burning you out.
Cross your finish line
Log every run, track your improvements, and unlock achievements as you build toward race day — one session at a time.
Everything you need to train smarter
Built for runDisney runners using run-walk-run training — from your first session to race day.
Structured training plans
Sessions built around your race date and distance goal — easy runs, long runs, back-to-back weekends, and rest days — balanced weeks that build to race day.
Log every run
Record time, distance, how you felt, and photos. Whether it's a planned session or a bonus run, every stride is captured.
Track your progress
Total distance, completion rate, and Magic Mile pace improvements — your full training story, always up to date.
Train with others
Follow fellow runners, see their recent runs and upcoming sessions on your dashboard, and invite them to share a run with you.
Your training calendar
See every session laid out by date. Reschedule, plan extra runs, or view your week's workload at a glance.
Achievements & milestones
Unlock badges as you hit training milestones — first run logged, halfway through your plan, longest run ever, and more.
Built for every part of your training
From your first week to race day — everything is designed to keep you on track.
Training Plan
Every session, laid out week by week
Your full training plan is broken into weeks from sign-up to race day. Each week expands to show every session — easy runs, long runs, back-to-back weekends, and rest days — with planned distances and a one-tap log button when you're done.
- ✓Colour-coded by session type
- ✓Back-to-Back weeks clearly flagged
- ✓Log any session directly from the plan
- ✓Race week shown at the end
Progress
Watch your fitness grow
Your progress page tracks every run you log — total distance, time on your feet, completion rate, and your Magic Mile pace history. Unlock achievement badges as you hit milestones, and see your pace improving run by run.
- ✓Stats updated after every logged run
- ✓Magic Mile pace chart across the programme
- ✓Achievement badges for key milestones
- ✓Full run history with effort scores
Fellow Royalty
Train alongside your people
Your dashboard shows your followed runners' latest runs and upcoming sessions so you always know how each other is getting on. Tip a Crown to cheer someone on after a big effort, or invite them to share a run you did together.
- ✓Friend activity feed on your dashboard
- ✓Tip a Crown to react to any run
- ✓Invite friends to co-log a shared run
- ✓Personal invite link for instant mutual follow
Training is better with company
Glass Slipper Run has a social layer built in — follow other runners, share runs, and keep each other accountable all the way to race day.
Live activity feed
Your dashboard shows your followed runners' most recent run — distance, session type, and how they felt — plus their next planned session. Stay in the loop without needing to message anyone.
Log a run together
After a run, invite a follower to share it. They get a notification, review your run details, then add their own notes, feelings, and photo before saving it to their own training history.
Tip a Crown
See a friend's run on your dashboard? Tap to tip them a Crown — a quick way to say "well done" on a tough long run or a particularly good effort. A small gesture that lands well.
Personal invite link
Generate your own invite link and share it with a training partner. When they sign up through your link, you both automatically follow each other — no searching required.
Training plans for every runDisney distance
From a first-ever 5K to the Glass Slipper Challenge — every plan is structured around your race date and built around run-walk-run training.
Princess 5K
5K
Perfect for beginners
13
weeks
39
sessions
Never run before? This plan starts from scratch and builds you up over 13 weeks — one run-walk session at a time. By race day you'll have the fitness and the confidence to cross that finish line.
Who is this for? New runners, returning runners, or anyone who has never completed a 5K race before.- ✓Starts with run-walk intervals — no base fitness needed
- ✓Cadence drills to build good form from week one
- ✓Magic Mile time trial to track your pace progress
- ✓Includes race week taper and recovery
Princess 10K
10K
Build your base
18
weeks
55
sessions
Eighteen weeks to build a solid running base. Whether you're stepping up from a 5K or starting at 10K, the plan adds distance progressively — so each week feels achievable, not overwhelming.
Who is this for? Runners who can complete a 5K and are ready to double the distance.- ✓Progressively longer long runs each week
- ✓Dedicated hill and drill sessions mid-week
- ✓Back-to-back weekend runs to build endurance
- ✓Magic Mile pace tests throughout the programme
Princess Half Marathon
Half Marathon
The fairytale distance
19
weeks
57
sessions
The full 19-week plan for the Princess Half Marathon. Long runs get progressively longer, back-to-back weekends build endurance, and every session is designed to bring you to race day feeling prepared — not broken.
Who is this for? Runners targeting the Princess Half Marathon who want a structured plan to follow from start to finish.- ✓Progressive long runs up to race distance
- ✓Back-to-back weekend sessions mirror race weekend
- ✓Run-walk-run pacing to keep effort sustainable
- ✓Full race-week taper built into the plan
Glass Slipper Challenge
Challenge
10K + Half Marathon
19
weeks
64
sessions
Train to complete both the Saturday 10K and Sunday Half Marathon across the same race weekend. More sessions, more miles — and the most satisfying finisher medal in runDisney.
Who is this for? Runners who want to complete the Glass Slipper Challenge (10K on Saturday + Half Marathon on Sunday).- ✓Extra mid-week sessions to handle double-race volume
- ✓Back-to-back long runs to simulate the race weekend
- ✓Run-walk-run pacing essential for the second race
- ✓64 sessions — the most comprehensive plan in the app
Common questions
Everything you need to know before you start.
- Do I need to download an app?
- No download needed. Glass Slipper Run is a web app — it runs entirely in your browser on any device. Open it on your iPhone, Android, tablet, or desktop, and it works straight away. On mobile you can add it to your home screen for one-tap access, but there is nothing to install from the App Store or Google Play.
- What is the Glass Slipper Challenge?
- The Glass Slipper Challenge is a runDisney event where you run both the 10K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday across the same weekend. Glass Slipper Run includes a dedicated 19-week, 64-session training plan designed to prepare you for both races.
- How long are the Princess Half Marathon training plans?
- The Princess Half Marathon training plan is 19 weeks long with 57 structured sessions. The Glass Slipper Challenge plan is also 19 weeks with 64 sessions to account for both race days. The 5K plan is 13 weeks and the 10K plan is 18 weeks.
- Do I need to be an experienced runner to use Glass Slipper Run?
- No — the 5K plan is specifically designed for complete beginners with no running background. The plans build progressively from your very first session, so you arrive at race day having done the work.
- What is a Magic Mile?
- A Magic Mile is a timed 1-mile effort that appears periodically throughout your training plan. You run it at a strong but controlled effort, and your time is used to track your pace improvement as you progress through the programme.
- Is Glass Slipper Run free to use?
- Yes — Glass Slipper Run is currently free to use, including all training plans and every feature in the app. There are no paywalls or locked premium features.
- Can I train with friends on Glass Slipper Run?
- Yes. The Fellow Royalty feature lets you follow other runners, see their recent runs and upcoming sessions on your dashboard, and tip them a Crown to cheer them on. You can also invite a follower to share a run — they receive a notification, add their own notes and feelings, and it's logged in their training history too. A personal invite link lets you bring friends straight in with an automatic mutual follow.
- Which runDisney races does the app support?
- Glass Slipper Run has structured plans for the Princess 5K, Princess 10K, Princess Half Marathon, and the Glass Slipper Challenge (10K + Half Marathon). The plans are built around the runDisney Princess Half Marathon race weekend.
- What training method does Glass Slipper Run use?
- Glass Slipper Run uses a run-walk-run approach — alternating running and walking intervals to build endurance while reducing injury risk. Sessions include cadence drills, acceleration-glider drills, Magic Mile time trials, and progressively longer long runs. This style of training is well-suited to all pace groups and is particularly effective for multi-race weekends like the Glass Slipper Challenge.
- Is Glass Slipper Run affiliated with runDisney or Walt Disney World?
- No. Glass Slipper Run is an independent training app created by runners, for runners. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by runDisney, Walt Disney World, or any related organisation. All race names and event references are used descriptively to identify the events that users of this app are training for.
Use it alongside your training. It's free.
Glass Slipper Run is designed to sit alongside your training — it's the place you log each session, track how far you've come, and stay on top of what's coming next. Every plan and every feature is currently free to use. No subscription required. No features locked behind a paywall.
- ✓All 4 training plans — 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Glass Slipper Challenge
- ✓Full run logging — notes, effort score, and photos
- ✓Progress tracking, Magic Mile history, and achievements
- ✓Social features — Fellow Royalty, Crowns, shared runs
- ✓Training calendar and schedule management
- ✓No trial period, no credit card, no catch
Ready to take your first step?
Join Glass Slipper Run and start your training journey today. Create your free account and get started — just bring your running shoes.