runDisney Update: Sale Adjusted For 2021 Races, 2020 Virtual Series Registration Now Open

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In addition to the general registration date for the 2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, runDisney has now announced various other registration date adjustments, including pre-sale dates and general registration dates for the upcoming 2020 runDisney Virtual Series and next year’s Princess Half and Star Wars Half marathons.

The following update was released by runDisney:

With circumstances continuing to change rapidly around the globe because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been making critical and timely decisions based on guidance from local, national and international governments and health agencies. As we previously shared, one of these decisions was to adjust the initial on-sale date for the runDisney Virtual Series while we monitored the situation.

As people look for alternative and acceptable ways to stay active while maintaining social distancing, many are choosing to run at home. With that in mind, sales for the fifth-annual runDisney Virtual Series are currently open. Themed around favorite Walt Disney World Resort attractions, this series of 5K runs is a great way to bring some of the magic of the parks to your home or favorite local running trail. And to provide additional flexibility, runners will have the entire summer to complete any virtual 5K of their choosing – or the series.

Along with this new on-sale date for the runDisney Virtual Series, we also have adjusted the sale dates for the remaining runDisney race season. We hope sharing these dates will help you in your planning and give you ample time for training.

Races will be available for registration at 10 a.m. Eastern Time  

2020 runDisney Virtual Series (Summer 2020)

·      April 16, 2020 – On-sale date

2021 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (Jan. 6-10, 2021)

·      May 7, 2020 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents

 May 12, 2020 – General on-sale date

2021 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (Feb. 18-21, 2021)

·      June 11, 2020 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents

·      June 16, 2020 – General on-sale date

2021 Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend (April 15-18, 2021)

·      August 6, 2020 – Pre-sale for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Golden Oak residents

·      August 11, 2020 – General on-sale date

runDisney Reveals Logos & Themes For 2020 Virtual Series Races

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If you love taking a spin on the teacups, racing around the galaxy, or practicing your terror with ghoulish delight, this year’s runDisney Virtual Series might be worth running to.

Celebrating its fifth anniversary, this year’s runDisney Virtual Series pays tribute to three iconic Disney Parks attractions which were voted on by fans during last year’s D23 Expo, with the Virtual Challenge honoring a beloved piece of Disney Parks’ past.

The Virtual Series is made up of three 5K runs to be done at the guest’s course of their choosing at home in June, July, and August 2020. Each race has its own medal that all registrants get, so if you’re into running and classic Disney Parks attractions, be sure to register!

June’s 5K might drive you a little mad, but don’t worry, everyone’s mad at the Mad Tea Party! Featuring an emblem of the race details within the Mad Hatter’s hat, runners will be celebrating the attraction as it marks it’s 65th anniversary at Disneyland this summer.

Go for launch with July’s Virtual 5K celebrating Space Mountain! The logo surrounds the iconic attraction building that hosts the beloved roller coaster, which celebrated its 45th anniversary at the Magic Kingdom earlier in January.

The 50th anniversary celebrations may have been last year, but this August, runDisney celebrates The Haunted Mansion with this Virtual 5K! It’s not surprising to see this be the August run, given that that’s when Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off at the Magic Kingdom.

And if you complete all 9.3 miles of the three 5K runs this summer, you’ll complete the 2020 runDisney Virtual Challenge! If you register for this, you’ll receive a completer medal themed to the classic ticket books of Disney Parks past.

Registration has yet to open.

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