runDisney Medal Reveal for 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios

runDisney has revealed the medals for the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend and they are awesome.

From a Disney Cast Member;

The countdown to the debut of our new race weekend continues with a little over three months until the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend: Celebrates Yestermorrow. The inaugural event, whose theme will change each year, borrows from some all-time favorite runDisney events and combines them with exciting new twists and turns for a totally unique experience. Get ready for a four-day race weekend to relive wonderful past runDisney memories while creating new ones during The World’s Most Magical Celebration!

As we start to prepare for our final on-site race weekend of our 2021-22 runDisney race season, we are excited to share a first look at the finisher medals for the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. Take a look:

Yeti… set… run! Get ready for a 3.1-mile nighttime run and scavenger hunt through Disney’s Animal Kingdom as part of the Expedition Everest 5K! Never get lost on your journeys with this event’s compass-inspired finisher medal, perfect for explorers of all types.

Lace up those sneakers for a tasty 6.2-mile event around Walt Disney World Resort during the Race for the Taste 10K. See what we’ve cooked up for you on this “Ratatouille”-inspired course with a finisher medal perfect for runners and EPCOT fans alike.

We invite you, if you dare, to join us in an early morning dimension filled with 10 miles of not-so-terrifying terrain through the Walt Disney World Resort. Bringing back this unique race distance, your finisher medal features Goofy dropping in on the infamous Hollywood Tower Hotel.

Test your mettle and earn FOUR medals as part of the inaugural runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge. Runners who make their way through all three of the weekend’s events, for a total of 19.3 miles, can look to earn a special “challenge” medal.

Not able to join us at Walt Disney World Resort this spring? Bring the magic home when you join us virtually and run on a course of your choosing! From 3.1 to 19.3 miles, add a little character to your at-home race adventure during the 2022 Virtual runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend.

Limited availability remains for the 2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend – head over to runDisney.com to register today. Will you be joining us this April? Let us know at @runDisney on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using hashtags #SpringtimeSurprise and #DisneyWorld50.

runDisney Gives Sneak Peek of New Merchandise

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

No matter when you decide to visit the Most Magical Place on Earth, there is most likely some special event happening. Disney always seems to be hosting something — whether it is the incredibly popular Food and Wine Festival or the Festival of the Arts — there is always something happening. And now Disney is having its 50th Anniversary celebration, on top of its normal events, so there is even more!

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Some of the most popular events are Disney Marathon weekends. Every year, Disney hosts several marathon weekends — including the Wine and Dine Half Marathon, the Princess Marathon, and the incredibly beloved Disney World Marathon weekend. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend draws thousands of people to the Florida theme parks and always happens at the beginning of January.

The 2022 Marathon Weekend is less than two weeks away, and runDisney has given us a sneak peek at some of the amazing merchandise that will be available for sale. During each marathon weekend, Disney hosts a Health and Fitness Expo that begins the day before the marathon starts and will run through the entire weekend. The expo features a ton of great vendors that sell all types of gear for runners, and Disney releases a bunch of great merchandise themed to that weekend. They even have merchandise themed to each individual race.

Let’s take a look at some of the merchandise runDisney has revealed!

First, let’s start with easily the most popular merchandise of the expo — the shirts. Disney does not just release one kind of shirt, they release tee-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, tank tops, and now spirit jerseys! You can also get one specific to the race that you ran.

In addition to all the great shirts, there is other merchandise that will be for sale, like hats, mugs, and keychains.

Remember, this is a look at just some of the merchandise coming to the Marathon Weekend. In the past, Disney has also released things like glasses and special Dooney and Bourke purses for the event. Here are the dates and hours for the 2022 Health & Fitness Expo that will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex:

  • Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 7, 2022: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m

runDisney Announces Race Calendar for 2022-2023 Season

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Calling all runDisney runners! Disney has released the race calendar for the 2022-2023 race season.

From a Disney Cast Member;

Every mile, still magic! Whether you’re ready to experience the magic of your first runDisney event, or are gearing up for your fiftieth race, you can start planning now because we are excited to reveal the 2022-2023 race season schedule.

With entertainment moments, beloved characters, and Disney magic at every mile, runDisney races are memorable experiences for runners of all ages and skill levels. They’re also the only opportunity for runners and Disney fans alike to run through the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks with unique courses. Pus, with the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration lasting 18-months, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments during The World’s Most Magical Celebration!

We are equally excited to share the return of the runDisney virtual events for those who are not able to travel to Walt Disney World Resort. With distances available for all running types and abilities, a runDisney Virtual Race is a great way to have fun while staying in shape from the comfort of your home.

Take a look at the weekend dates for each runDisney event in 2022-2023 below:

2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by AfterShokz

    • November 3 – 6, 2022

2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

    • January 4 – 8, 2023

2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE

    • February 23 – 26, 2023

2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend

    • April 13 – 16, 2023

Want to make your ‘run’cation extra magical? Plan to stay at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel during your race weekend and experience benefits such as race day transportation, post-race relaxation and close proximity to the theme parks for celebrating your racing achievements. Head over to the runDisney Blog to learn more about staying at a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel.

Start marking your calendar and be sure to check back to runDisney.com for news and updates, including on sale dates for our upcoming events!

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Disney Announces Theme of New 2022 Springtime Surprise Race Weekend

Posted on by Mathew Corn Animal Kingdom, Disney Parks, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom

Just ahead of the first in-person race at Walt Disney World since February 2020, Disney has announced the theme for the all-new spring race, runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend.

From a Disney Cast Member;

We’re about four months from the debut of our new runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend and I’m excited to share details about the “surprise’’ part of this unique event, whose theme will change each year.

This inaugural event borrows from some all-time favorite runDisney events and combines them with exciting new twists and turns for a totally unique experience.

When March 31-April 3, 2022 rolls around, runners will embark on a nostalgic four-day race weekend that will have them reliving wonderful past runDisney memories while creating new ones during the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration.

The inaugural Springtime Surprise Weekend will feature:

    • Expedition Everest 5K (March 31, 2022) – The race will once again feature a nighttime 5K combined with a scavenger hunt, but this time the hunt will be conducted during the 5K.
    • Race for the Taste 10K (April 2, 2022) – The event will mirror the 10K from the past, but now the race will celebrate the newest attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT.
    • The Tower of Terror 10-Miler (April 3, 2022) – The race will still be a 10-miler, but will be run in the morning instead of at night.

Runners who sign up for the Springtime Surprise Challenge, can test their endurance by participating in all three events – 19.3 total miles – and earn a special “challenge’’ medal while perhaps also reminiscing throughout the weekend.

And if you’re in the mood for more relaxation, there will also be a sunrise yoga event in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park to kick off the weekend, similar to the recently announced yoga event that leads off the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend in Feb. 2022.

Registration for the Springtime Surprise Weekend begins Dec. 9th at rundisney.com. The runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend is the last in the 2021-2022 race season following the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend (Nov. 4-7), the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (Jan. 5-9, 2022), and the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (Feb. 24-27, 2022). To sign up for a race or to get more information about runDisney events, visit rundisney.com.

2022 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend Medal Reveal

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

This February thousands of runners will descend upon Walt Disney World for the 2022 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend. The event did not take place on property in 2021, so many are very eager for the 2022 race. Runners now know what amazing bling they will get when they cross that finish line.

From a Disney Cast Member;

Calling all running royalty! This year, runDisney racing is even more incredible for princesses and princes everywhere. Taking place during the magic of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th anniversary celebration, the 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE, February 24-27, 2022, features events for all skill levels, coveted regal medals and Disney entertainment.

Celebrating the heroic spirit of Disney Princesses that inspire courage and kindness, runners will be propelled to finish triumphantly and celebrate their very own happily ever after. Dress in your royal best, don your fanciest tutus and tiaras, sprinkle in some pixie dust and get ready to have a fairy tale finish!

Get ready to trade your glass slippers for running shoes as we share with you a first look at the finisher medals for this year’s event. Featuring an EARidescent design highlighting the courageous and kind Disney Princesses, gear up for a weekend of magical miles with these coveted regal medals:

Run like the clock’s striking midnight with Cinderella on a 3.1-mile course around Walt Disney World Resort during the Disney Princess 5K, perfect for the entire family to enjoy.

Your running fairy tale can come true, it all depends on YOU! Celebrate the Disney Enchanted 10K with Tiana on a magical 6.2-mile course.

Run swift as a coursing river during the Disney Princess Half Marathon featuring Mulan! Reflect on a job well done with a finisher medal spotlighting the courageous warrior.

Calling all voyagers! See just how far you can go during the Disney Fairy Tale Challenge, celebrating Moana, by taking on 19.3 miles to earn this finishers medal.

Not able to join us at Walt Disney World Resort in February? Bring the magic home when you join us virtually and run on a course of your choosing! From 3.1 to 19.3 miles, have an enchanting at-home race adventure during the Virtual 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE.

Limited availability remains for the 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend – head over to runDisney.com to register today.