Springtime Surprise 2026 (Apr 16-20)

[PrincessV]

I'm going with Mando/SW because the Mandolorian movie comes out toward the end of May, because it's the 5th year (right??) and because it's what the people want.

FROM YOUR KEYBOARD TO RUNDISNEY’s EARS - THIS IS THE WAY!!!

I have slightly less than zero hope for a return of SW. And even less hope that if they do bring back a SW theme that they’ll remember bringing in the 501st was a critical element of making SW races a success.

But I might sorta kinda also be holding a pair of black running shoes back from too much mileage on them just in case..

 

[nostalgic4disney]

We ran the inaugural SW 10k and would just LOVE IT if it is SW themed. Who here remembers running a small path of dirt on that course .

 

[Guidman]

I would love for it to be Star Wars and that would get me to sign up (barring a successful registration).

Who do I expect though:

Wreck-It-Ralph and Vanellope
Joy and Sadness
Baloo and Mowgli
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde

Just a hodgepodge of random characters.

 

[1lilspark]

I would love for it to be Star Wars and that would get me to sign up (barring a successful registration).

Who do I expect though:

Wreck-It-Ralph and Vanellope
Joy and Sadness
Baloo and Mowgli
Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde

Just a hodgepodge of random characters.

I mean at least the hodgepodge would have a vague theme
Year 1: a celebration of yestermorrow
Year 2: Pixar Pals
Year 3: passport to adventure
Year 4: Heroes

 

[MissLiss279]

We ran the inaugural SW 10k and would just LOVE IT if it is SW themed. Who here remembers running a small path of dirt on that course .

Ha! I remember that!

 

[Disney102015]

Ok, I am SO close to talking my sister into joining me. Looking at old maps, it looks like the 10 miler goes through Galaxy’s Edge - is that accurate? She’s a huge Star Wars fan so this may be how I get her to commit! If anyone has pics I’d be super grateful!

 

[nancipants]

Ok, I am SO close to talking my sister into joining me. Looking at old maps, it looks like the 10 miler goes through Galaxy’s Edge - is that accurate? She’s a huge Star Wars fan so this may be how I get her to commit! If anyone has pics I’d be super grateful!

It does! This is actually what made me sign up for the 2024 race. However, be aware that the course only runs along the outside portion and doesn’t go past the Falcon or the shuttle. It’s very minimal time in that area and they didn’t have any character meets there either.

 

[fatmanatee]

Ok, I am SO close to talking my sister into joining me. Looking at old maps, it looks like the 10 miler goes through Galaxy’s Edge - is that accurate? She’s a huge Star Wars fan so this may be how I get her to commit! If anyone has pics I’d be super grateful!

Correct, and although it’s not a guarantee that it’ll go through there again it’s a very solid bet, they’ve done so for every 10 miler since they started this weekend.

 

[MissLiss279]

It does! This is actually what made me sign up for the 2024 race. However, be aware that the course only runs along the outside portion and doesn’t go past the Falcon or the shuttle. It’s very minimal time in that area and they didn’t have any character meets there either.

Didn’t Mando with Grogu meet there this year?

 

[Naomeri]

Didn’t Mando with Grogu meet there this year?

Yes, they did

 

[Fe Kitty]

I wonder if they'll start doing little teases for themes like they did last year and before.
For a race weekend with a Surprise in the name, I hope our surprise this year is more than a different theme.

 

[Naomeri]

I wonder if they'll start doing little teases for themes like they did last year and before.
For a race weekend with a Surprise in the name, I hope our surprise this year is more than a different theme.

I wouldn't hold my breath, we haven't gotten any surprises in the first 4 years (other than the night 5K the first year, which got cut short due to storms)

 

[Baloo in MI]

Maybe the 5th year will be the charm? But you are likely very correct.

 

[fatmanatee]

Key to this is that they clearly prefer having the start and finish for all races in one place (Epcot).

 

[Disney102015]

Sorry if this is posted elsewhere, I couldn’t find it. Do we know the schedule of events? I know it’s 4/16-4/20 - which days are the expo, and which day is the 10 miler?

 

[mmm_texas]

Sorry if this is posted elsewhere, I couldn’t find it. Do we know the schedule of events? I know it’s 4/16-4/20 - which days are the expo, and which day is the 10 miler?

I think it's pretty safe to say that the expo will be on Thursday the 16th, the 5K will be on Friday the 17th, the 10K on Saturday the 18th, and the 10 miler on Sunday the 19th. I am curious about Monday the 20th, it could be something like yoga.

 

[Disney102015]

I think it's pretty safe to say that the expo will be on Thursday the 16th, the 5K will be on Friday the 17th, the 10K on Saturday the 18th, and the 10 miler on Sunday the 19th. I am curious about Monday the 20th, it could be something like yoga.

Thank you! Do you know if there’s any way to pick up your bib after the expo? Hoping to sign up for the 10 miler (presumably Sunday) but probably would not fly in as early as Thursday…

 

[fatmanatee]

Thank you! Do you know if there’s any way to pick up your bib after the expo? Hoping to sign up for the 10 miler (presumably Sunday) but probably would not fly in as early as Thursday…

Expo STARTS on Thursday but they'll be open Friday and Saturday as well. I believe Saturday will be limited hours though, they usually end up closing earlier that day.

As mentioned before Monday is probably for yoga, slight possibility that they hold an after-party at one of the water parks that night but they cancelled it last year so we'll see.

 

[1lilspark]

Sorry if this is posted elsewhere, I couldn’t find it. Do we know the schedule of events? I know it’s 4/16-4/20 - which days are the expo, and which day is the 10 miler?

Like PP said unless they pull a wild card where the inaugural 5k was Thursday night I suspect
Expo thu
Expo/5k fri
Expo/10k sat
10 mile sunday
Yoga Monday

 

[mmm_texas]

Expo STARTS on Thursday but they'll be open Friday and Saturday as well. I believe Saturday will be limited hours though, they usually end up closing earlier that day.

Yes, my reply about the expo was very misleading there, thanks for catching and clarifying that!