Make a Final Run to the Virtual 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend!

It’s the final journey of the Star Wars Rival Run saga! The battle between the dark side and the light side will ensue one more time this spring – virtually – during the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend presented by OtterBox. Get ready to run through a galaxy of your own choosing while celebrating many of the Star Wars saga’s greatest icons in the epic fifth and final running of the race weekend. With the conclusion of the Rival Run chapter, we are planning to re-imagine the theming of this race weekend for 2022 and will share more information on that at a later date.

Although the race weekend events won’t take place at Walt Disney World this year, runners can still have a galactic experience during the virtual version - right from their own neighborhood, home gym, or wherever they choose to run! Whether you are planning to run 3.1 miles or take on one of several race weekend challenges, take a look at the MEDALS that virtual runners can expect to receive:

Some of your fan-favorite characters make their return for the final running of the race weekend, giving runners a chance to show their true allegiance. Thanks to the “rival” themes of the races, each event includes two characters or vehicles:

Want to take your virtual adventure into hyperspace? Take on one of two unique challenges to earn an additional commemorative finisher medal when you complete the virtual Star Wars Rival Run Challenge or the virtual Kessel Run Challenge. Not yet registered for the final journey of the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend? Additional registration opportunities will open on December 15 at 10 am ET for Guests who wish to participate.

Whether you’re more Jedi or Sith, Rebellion or Empire, or Resistance or First Order, add a touch of galactic style to your at-home miles. Our virtual runners can also look to receive event weekend shirts, and other online goodies such as printable bibs, mile markers, finisher certificates and more! Get a first look at the race weekend shirts:

No matter which side you choose to run with, the final journey of the Star War s Rival Run Weekend will truly bring out the Jedi (or Sith) in each of you. Planning to join us for this epic virtual event? Fulfill your destiny to the finish line and share your experience in social using #StarWarsRivalRunVirtual.

May the Force (and medals) be with you!

All registered participants will receive an email from runDisney, and those with a valid U.S. shipping address will be given the option to transfer their event registration to the Virtual Event. Runners may opt for a refund instead.