Run Disney is back for in person races!

[quandrea]

This news dropped yesterday and I’m thrilled. Wine and Dine weekend is set to go in person in November, followed by Marathon weekend in January, Princess weekend in late February and finally, a new event—Spring Surprise weekend from March 31-April 3

The Spring Surprise weekend replaces Star Wars half marathon weekend. It’s the one I’m excited about. Booked my dvc yesterday. Now I need to get lucky with registration. It’s always a gamble. I run with my two girls—ages 10 and 17. Our run Disney weekends are so much fun and so precious to me as a mom. I’m really intrigued by this new theme and I’m pleased the weekend runs in early, rather than late April.

 

[pigletto]

This news dropped yesterday and I’m thrilled. Wine and Dine weekend is set to go in person in November, followed by Marathon weekend in January, Princess weekend in late February and finally, a new event—Spring Surprise weekend from March 31-April 3

The Spring Surprise weekend replaces Star Wars half marathon weekend. It’s the one I’m excited about. Booked my dvc yesterday. Now I need to get lucky with registration. It’s always a gamble. I run with my two girls—ages 10 and 17. Our run Disney weekends are so much fun and so precious to me as a mom. I’m really intrigued by this new theme and I’m pleased the weekend runs in early, rather than late April.

Congratulations! I know how exciting this is for all of the runners and their families ! That sounds like an amazing bonding experience with your girls!

We are booked for what is now marathon week . I’m a little nervous about crowds now but it is what it is .. we’ve been there during the Princess Half and Wine and Dine races so we know about navigating around the races etc .

The other big news is the evening park hours for guests staying in DVC villas and deluxe properties . I wonder if renting DVC points will count ( we rented at Kidani ) ?

Isn’t it amazing to be planning again ?!?

 

[TammyLynn33]

Amazing. We have never participated but DD has lost her enthusiasm since every race has been virtual for the past two years. 4 years ago today she ran the Canada Day mile the day after she had her leg cast removed . Covid has taken so much from the kids and everyone

 

[KaystotheKingdom]

I absolutely love these races. I re-booked a cancelled trip for November hoping that maybe Wine and Dine would come back and I’m shocked that it did but so happy. Now I have my fingers crossed a registration comes through.

A good friend of mine started doing these a while back and kept telling me to try one. At first I looked at the price and thought WHAT?!? Now, I honestly feel like it’s the best $200 I spend at Disney. It motivates me to get up and be accountable to a training plan, and you get the ultimate reward- a Disney vacation.

if anyone has ever considered this- I truly encourage you to try one of these races. Treat yourself to something for yourself after this awful year we endured. This is the most supportive race community and event I think you find as a new runner.

lastly, my kids are 2 and 5 so we are a ways off from a family run but I truly look forward to the day we can share this experience.

and now, off to the dvc website because you have me intrigued about the Springtime weekend haha.

 

[quandrea]

I absolutely love these races. I re-booked a cancelled trip for November hoping that maybe Wine and Dine would come back and I’m shocked that it did but so happy. Now I have my fingers crossed a registration comes through.

A good friend of mine started doing these a while back and kept telling me to try one. At first I looked at the price and thought WHAT?!? Now, I honestly feel like it’s the best $200 I spend at Disney. It motivates me to get up and be accountable to a training plan, and you get the ultimate reward- a Disney vacation.

if anyone has ever considered this- I truly encourage you to try one of these races. Treat yourself to something for yourself after this awful year we endured. This is the most supportive race community and event I think you find as a new runner.

lastly, my kids are 2 and 5 so we are a ways off from a family run but I truly look forward to the day we can share this experience.

and now, off to the dvc website because you have me intrigued about the Springtime weekend haha.

This is so great to hear! You’re right about the community being so supportive and about committing to something healthy and positive. You will love when you can share it with your kids. I feel so blessed that at nearly fifty I can get out there and run with my daughters. Blessed to have that time, blessed to be this strong and healthy. I’m dvc too. Already booked for the Springtime Surprise!

 

[accm]

I'm so excited by this news! I'm planning on booking an adults only trip for Wine and Dine in November with my husband. Stalking the DVC website for a cancellation, but will stay offsite if nothing comes up. On site prices are crazy expensive!

 

[KaystotheKingdom]

I'm so excited by this news! I'm planning on booking an adults only trip for Wine and Dine in November with my husband. Stalking the DVC website for a cancellation, but will stay offsite if nothing comes up. On site prices are crazy expensive!

miracles do happen! We have a quick July trip coming thanks to a boardwalk cancellation that popped up after WEEKS of checking with sporadic 1 night options here and there.

although now, this means I have to get up and get moving again. Restarting a regular running routine is always awful for me the first 2 weeks haha

 

[Suejacken]

My niece and I both want to do wine and dine 10k. Her job doesn’t have a lot of flexibility to get online to reg. Can I sign up both of us at the same time if I am lucky enough to get through online

 

[accm]

miracles do happen! We have a quick July trip coming thanks to a boardwalk cancellation that popped up after WEEKS of checking with sporadic 1 night options here and there.

although now, this means I have to get up and get moving again. Restarting a regular running routine is always awful for me the first 2 weeks haha

I'm diligently checking for cancellations, so hopefully something comes up. I really need to start running again though if I want to run a half.

 

[KaystotheKingdom]

My niece and I both want to do wine and dine 10k. Her job doesn’t have a lot of flexibility to get online to reg. Can I sign up both of us at the same time if I am lucky enough to get through online

it’s been awhile but I do remember signing myself and my husband and SIL up at the same time, so if you can get in to register you should be fine.

 

[Suejacken]

it’s been awhile but I do remember signing myself and my husband and SIL up at the same time, so if you can get in to register you should be fine.

Thank you so much for the quick response

 

[quandrea]

it’s been awhile but I do remember signing myself and my husband and SIL up at the same time, so if you can get in to register you should be fine.

You register the first person then click a button to add another registration.

 

[Suejacken]

You register the first person then click a button to add another registration.

Thank you so much for the info

 

[andremo]

Do we think they will announce April's theme before the registration for Marathon weekend opens? I highly doubt it but I want someone to talk me into believing!

We're not Princess people so it's down to Marathon weekend or April. We're just worried we'll register for January and find out the April theme is dope. Hoping for Pixar tbh.

 

[KaystotheKingdom]

Pixar would be AMAZING. I know around mile 9-10 of the half I start to look a lot like sadness lol

 

[Suejacken]

I wanted to thank everyone who explained how to register a second person. My niece and I both tried to sign up. She got in while I still had over an hour wait and I gave her the information I received here and she was able to sign both of us up. Thanks again. We are so excited

 

[KaystotheKingdom]

My niece and I both want to do wine and dine 10k. Her job doesn’t have a lot of flexibility to get online to reg. Can I sign up both of us at the same time if I am lucky enough to get through online

The 10k sold out quick, I’m glad you got in- you will love it!

 

[Suejacken]

The 10k sold out quick, I’m glad you got in- you will love it!

Thank you so much. I love these boards for the helpful info people share