Springtime Surprise 2026 (Apr 16-20)

[1lilspark]

I’m definitely thinking for the 5th anniversary there HAS to be some Star Wars components or maybe I’m just clowning myself

If there is what’s the lowest pace you can put without needing a proof of time as I’d love to attempt the challenge again if not theme permitting I’ll probably do at least the 5k again as it’s one of the two races I’m unofficially perfect with (I’m also that with the W&D 10k)

 

[LittleBitGoofy]

The dates listed for the Springtime Surprise 2026 previously stated 4/16-4/19. Now the display banner says 4/16-4/20.

We're considering our first challenge attempt and thought the three races would be the Fri (4/17), Sat (4/18), and Sun (4/19). So what's on Monday the 20th?

We've only done two runs before and neither was the Springtime Surprise, so we're not too informed. Hoping to plan this well in advance but if one of the three races is on Monday I don't think we can do it. Would there be a "surprise" 4th race?

 

[sandam1]

So what's on Monday the 20th?

It's probably yoga at Hollywood Studios - or at least that's what it's been in the past.

 

[The Expert]

what’s the lowest pace you can put without needing a proof of time

For the last few race weekends, the fastest estimated time for the 5K and 10K has under 7 minute miles and the fastest non-POT time for HM has been 2:30. That could always change, so I would bookmark and watch this thread for updates: https://www.disboards.com/threads/pot-proof-of-time-race-equivalency-cutoff-confirmed-times.3699036/

 

[nancipants]

I’m definitely thinking for the 5th anniversary there HAS to be some Star Wars components or maybe I’m just clowning myself

2027 is the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, so if there's not at least ONE race themed to Star Wars that weekend, they messed up, lol.

 

[KCO5988]

I really wanted/want to do springtime next year, but it will be dependent on if I get into Boston, since it's the weekend leading up to Marathon Monday. My BQ attempt race is in 2 weeks, at which point I'll either know I'm definitely not in for Boston, or I'm maybe in for Boston but have to wait until Sept to know if I made the cut off. So, I may be relying on telegram in the fall as a consolation prize.

 

[marty3d]

2027 is the 50th anniversary of Star Wars, so if there's not at least ONE race themed to Star Wars that weekend, they messed up, lol.

That's a good point - might actually make more sense for the 2027 Spring Surprise - which would be MUCH better for me too

 

[MissLiss279]

I’m really hoping for a Star Wars theme to complete the 5th year of the original WDW Star Wars races as well as Springtime.
I’ll hopefully be in for the Challenge.

 

[col1]

I really wanted/want to do springtime next year, but it will be dependent on if I get into Boston, since it's the weekend leading up to Marathon Monday. My BQ attempt race is in 2 weeks, at which point I'll either know I'm definitely not in for Boston, or I'm maybe in for Boston but have to wait until Sept to know if I made the cut off. So, I may be relying on telegram in the fall as a consolation prize.

Good Luck for your BQ attempt.

 

[KCO5988]

Good Luck for your BQ attempt.

Thank you!

 

[amazingact21]

I had to miss this year's SS since it fell on my son's birthday, and I missed participating. So I'm hoping I'm in for 2026! It's a move year for us, so I won't be sure I want to make the commitment until right before registration. Hopefully the theme will help sway me one way or the other.

 

[StarGirl11]

Already mentioned it in last years thread. But because of the forced DNS from a broken part on 10 miler I’m itching to come back with unfinished business. Now especially knowing I won’t be doing Halloween at DL. So consider me in for the Challenge.