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Grab your bestie, lace up your shoes and get ready for the 2026 runDisney® Springtime Surprise Weekend! From April 16–20, celebrate the power of friendship with races centered around some dynamic Disney duos as you conquer mile after magical mile at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Choose from a “hare”-raising 5K with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, a hunny of a 10K featuring Winnie the Pooh and Tigger, or an emotional 10-miler hosted by Joy and Sadness. You can even take on an Aladdin- and Genie-themed Challenge that combines all three races for a total of 19.3 miles. But no matter which you choose, you’ll be immersed in everything from meet and greets with rarely seen Characters to inspiring movie clips and more. There’s even a morning yoga session to help you wind down once the running is done. Best of all? For each race you finish, you’ll earn a one-of-a-kind medal to celebrate your accomplishment. Complete all three races and take home a fourth Challenge medal as well!

From start to finish, being part of a runDisney event means that you’re part of a supportive community of athletes who come together to cheer each other on, help each other succeed and ensure that Every Mile is Magic.

A promotional tile for the 2026 run Disney Springtime Surprise Challenge at Walt Disney World Resort featuring Aladdin and Genie

runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge

  • April 17 - 19, 2026
  • Start Time: 5:00 AM Eastern Time
  • Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Florida

Finish all three races for a total of 19.3 miles and receive a fourth Challenge medal featuring Aladdin and Genie. Note that the utilization of magic lamps and flying carpets will be considered cheating.

Complete the 5K, 10K and 10-Miler races on pace and earn:

  • runDisney Springtime Surprise 5K Medal
  • runDisney Springtime Surprise 10K Medal
  • runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler Medal
  • runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge Medal

That’s a grand total of 4 medals in one weekend! You’ll need to register for the runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge —which includes all three races—to be eligible for the challenge medal.

Club run Disney Gold and Platinum Registration begins July 22, 2025.

General Registration opens July 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET.

Registration fee varies based on the date of purchase:

  • July 29, 2025 - January 26, 2026: $534.00
  • Beginning January 27, 2026: $544.00

Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.

During race weekends, we may implement health and safety measures, such as face coverings, physical distancing and other requirements if they are deemed appropriate. Please take a moment to review the latest health and safety measures, policies and operational guidelines for Walt Disney World Resort.

runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge Highlights:

  • 5K, 10K and 10-mile courses through Walt Disney World Resort
  • Disney Character sightings and entertainment
  • 3 Finisher Medals and 1 Challenge Medal
  • On-course and post race refreshments
  • 4 Participant shirts - view size chart
  • Digital Expo and Event Guide
  • Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Guests dressed as Genie, Aladdin and Jasmine at a run Disney event
Guests dressed as Mickey Mouse and Goofy at a run Disney event

Proof of Time Guidelines

If you believe you will finish the 10-Miler in 1 hour and 55 minutes (1:55) or less, proof of time is required for start group placement. If you believe you will finish the 10-Miler in over 1 hour and 55 minutes, proof of time is not required. Start group placement is based on your anticipated finish time and start group capacities. Challenge participants should adhere to 10-Miler proof of time requirements. Proof of time is not required for the 5K and 10K races.

Please note that if you submit a proof of time from a race distance of 10K, 15K, Half Marathon or Marathon, an industry calculation will be applied to equate your finish time.

  • Proof of time must be provided from an officially timed race on a USATF certified course reflecting results between January 1, 2023, and January 5, 2026, and must be one of the below listed distances.
  • Runners will be placed in the last start group if the appropriate race distance is not submitted for proof of time or if the data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified

10-Miler Proof of Time: Results for a 10K, 15K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon

Please note: We cannot accept relays, trail runs, self-timed, training or Virtual Runs as proof of time.

When you register, a valid proof of time must include all of the following:

  • Name of Race
  • Distance
  • City
  • State
  • Date (see acceptable date range above)
  • Finish Time (in Hours: Minutes: Seconds)
  • Website Link to Results

Example: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler, 10 miles, Orlando, FL, April 3, 2024—1:08:50

  • For start group placement, proof of time must be submitted by the participant for each individual race. If someone else registered you, your proof of time must be submitted by the person who registered you and must adhere to the Proof of Time Guidelines.
  • Proof of time must be submitted at the time of registration. You may change your proof of time until the deadline of January 5, 2026. No changes can be made after January 5, 2026. If data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start group.
  • No start group changes will be made after January 5, 2026.
  • If you register after the proof of time deadline you are still able to submit a valid proof of time at the point of registration. After you conclude the registration process, you will not be able to add or edit proof of time.
  • Past runDisney races may be used as proof of time, however you will need to submit them with your race registration.
  • Proof of time submissions must be made within your participant account and cannot be accepted via email. If someone else registered you, your proof of time submissions must be made to your registration within the account for the person who registered you and cannot be accepted via email.
  • If a start group reaches capacity, you will be placed in the next available start group.
  • Anticipated pace per mile selections must be made within your participant account and cannot be accepted via email. If someone else registered you, your anticipated pace per mile selection must be made to your registration within the account for the person who registered you and cannot be accepted via email.
  • Update your proof of time in your participant account.

For any questions regarding proof of time, please email disneysports@trackshack.com.

Important Information

All races are subject to age eligibility requirements and capacity limits.

Prior to participating in any exercise program or activity, you should seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care professional. It is your responsibility to immediately stop any activity or exercise if you feel discomfort or pain and seek medical assistance as appropriate.

During the race weekend we may implement health and safety measures, such as face coverings, physical distancing and other requirements if they are deemed appropriate.

Please visit our Race Weekend Policies page for the latest information.

Guests dressed as Abu, the Peddler and Jafar in his old man disguise at a run Disney event