Running Route at RIV

[prncssjas]

Good afternoon RunDisney friends,

I am taking a week long vacation at RIV in a couple of weeks (I know! A Disney vacation with no races? ) and I am wondering if there is any kind of extensive path that is suitable for running in the direct resort area? I'd like to be able to maintain my weekly mileage if I can. We typically stay at the GF (so I know that running route) or at the BW/BC, which is great for running. This will be our first RIV stay and I am not sure. Based on what I could see from our car at princess week, there does not seem to be a sidewalk outside of the RIV resort that could get me down to the Boardwalk and the Crescent Lake area for running. Any advice or guidance here? I'd hate to be on a treadmill all week. Thanks so much.

 

[disneyrunnergrl]

I’ve never stayed here, but from the riviera shouldn’t you be able to get over to Caribbean beach and run their running path?

 

[nancipants]

You can walk from Riviera to Caribbean Beach, so you can run between the two resorts. I think I remember someone posting there was a way to get from CBR to Pop/AoA, but I can't remember how that worked. At the very least, you can take the Skyliner over there.

RunningInMakeup did a series on Instagram where she ran around all the WDW resorts.

 

[RuntheMouse]

There is a loop around the lake between RIV and CBR. I love running there! I think it’s just over a mile around, I’ll have to double check.

Make sure you hit the RIV gym when you’re done for a chilled towel!

ETA: I went all the way to the end of CBR here and just over 2 loops got me 4 miles.

 

[prncssjas]

I’ve never stayed here, but from the riviera shouldn’t you be able to get over to Caribbean beach and run their running path?

I have no idea! I didn't even know there was a path, which is why I asked--I am not familiar with that resort area!

 

[prncssjas]

At the very least, you can take the Skyliner over there.

Ohhhh thank you so much! The only issue with Skyliner is that I would need to wait until is running and that's the challenge...I like to start runs very early, 5:30am or 6am so this might not be an option but I will look at the video--thanks so much @nancipants

 

[RuntheMouse]

I have no idea! I didn't even know there was a path, which is why I asked--I am not familiar with that resort area!

so easy to get some miles in there. Have a great time!

 

[prncssjas]

ETA: I went all the way to the end of CBR here and just over 2 loops got me 4 miles.

Ok, perfect! This is exactly what will help me! I will save your map and take a look! Much appreciated!!!

 

[Lumpy1106]

Every WDW resort has a running route, does it not?
Loved POR/POFQ - that's my favorite so far. It takes you around the "river" between the two resorts. No gym though
AoA/POP is around the lake and it's good - also no gym.
BWV/BCV is around the lake - my 2nd favorite that I've done, and the BWV gym is great.
BLT/Contemporary - meh. The route takes you around BLT and around the Garden Wing. The Contemporary Gym leaves a lot to be desired too.
CCV/BRV/Wilderness Lodge takes you out to the end of BRV. That one is good and we used the gym every day (DD was in training for her LAX team)

 

[Zutroy]

BLT/Contemporary - meh. The route takes you around BLT and around the Garden Wing. The Contemporary Gym leaves a lot to be desired too.

I love the Contemporary gym because it makes me feel like I’m on the 7 1/2 floor from Being John Malkovitch. Those ceilings are so low that I’m always terrified of punching through the acoustic tiles. And while I love the running path from Riveria through CBR, one major downside is that all the smoking areas are along the path so you risk all the fumes from the smokers sitting on the benches.

 

[prncssjas]

Those ceilings are so low that I’m always terrified of punching through the acoustic tiles.

Ugh, totally agree! The Contemporary gym (along with the resort "running" path) is the worst!

 

[tx911]

I'll be there in a couple of weeks as well!

There's a Garmin course that shows the loop around the main body of water in front of RIV and CBR (ending at Sea Breeze Dr) measuring 1.19 miles.

 

[prncssjas]

I'll be there in a couple of weeks as well!

YAH!! It's my younger sister's spring break week so DH and I will be traveling with her and her husband but I want to get my runs in early. Who knows--maybe I will see you around that path!!

 

[GollyGadget]

Many years ago I stayed at Pop and ran over to CBR and around the lake. This was before Riviera existed. There is a tunnel under Century Drive that cast members use and connect the two resort areas. I'm guessing this route would not be officially endorsed by WDW but there were no signs telling me the route I took was closed to the public. By combining the two resorts, you can cover a lot more distance with less repetition.

 

[tx911]

YAH!! It's my younger sister's spring break week so DH and I will be traveling with her and her husband but I want to get my runs in early. Who knows--maybe I will see you around that path!!

My kids' spring break as well.
It remains to be seen whether I will get any runs in It's hard to do at WDW unless I'm solo!
But if I do I will definitely be on the lookout for a princess Jasmine

 

[prncssjas]

It remains to be seen whether I will get any runs in It's hard to do at WDW unless I'm solo!
But if I do I will definitely be on the lookout for a princess Jasmine

I totally get it! I hope you have a lovely break with your family. And LOL!! I will likely be wearing some Jasmine running tanks for sure.

 

[tx911]

I totally get it! I hope you have a lovely break with your family. And LOL!! I will likely be wearing some Jasmine running tanks for sure.

I hope you have a wonderful trip as well

 

[nancipants]

Many years ago I stayed at Pop and ran over to CBR and around the lake. This was before Riviera existed. There is a tunnel under Century Drive that cast members use and connect the two resort areas. I'm guessing this route would not be officially endorsed by WDW but there were no signs telling me the route I took was closed to the public. By combining the two resorts, you can cover a lot more distance with less repetition.

Ah, it was YOUR running journal where I saw that.

 

[GollyGadget]

Ah, it was YOUR running journal where I saw that.

I forgot I put that in there. 2018, wow! I knew it was a while back but forgot it was part of my first WDW Marathon trip.

Post in thread 'Running Renaissance: WDW Marathon 2025'
https://www.disboards.com/threads/running-renaissance-wdw-marathon-2025.3595467/post-58692087

 

[RuntheMouse]

I forgot I put that in there. 2018, wow! I knew it was a while back but forgot it was part of my first WDW Marathon trip.

Post in thread 'Running Renaissance: WDW Marathon 2025'
https://www.disboards.com/threads/running-renaissance-wdw-marathon-2025.3595467/post-58692087

I just read your race recap. Loved the giant PR you had in that race! Time flies doesn’t it?