Springtime Surprise 2026 (Apr 16-20)

[Mr_Incr3dible]

I just snort-laughed on my couch at the bolded part remembering all of the Disney Junior characters during the latter stages of the marathon back in 2024 and how you didn't know who any of them were.

I may resemble that remark....

 

[DianaMB333]

Would I be crazy to wear one of these for the 10k? I know how warm it could be, but I'm so tempted! I figure I'll be done running by 6am so the heat shouldn't be too awful yet, and no sun either.

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Those are cute… I thought this was the Marathon weekend thread and thought about getting one… but for Springtime it is a hard no..

As they others have confirmed, you will be crazy uncomfortable..

 

[KCO5988]

Those are cute… I thought this was the Marathon weekend thread and thought about getting one… but for Springtime it is a hard no..

As they others have confirmed, you will be crazy uncomfortable..

Oh I'm def getting one for marathon weekend instead haha. I ran Princess 5k in a dragon onesie and it was awesome!

 

[Tall Todd]

Might be in for the 10 miler. I probably need a new POT race for Dopey '27. Hopefully the Southwest release tomorrow reveals favorable pricing.

 

[nostalgic4disney]

I was just looking through the races on Rd website. I saw the SS 10 miler is still available. I was wondering why. Is it the heat?

 

[Naomeri]

I was just looking through the races on Rd website. I saw the SS 10 miler is still available. I was wondering why. Is it the heat?

Pretty much, yeah. And it's a little bit of a weird time of year. It's kind of after/at the tail end of spring break season, so not everyone can take a trip at that time

 

[fatmanatee]

I was just looking through the races on Rd website. I saw the SS 10 miler is still available. I was wondering why. Is it the heat?

It's a combination of factors and that's likely one of them. One other big one, I think, is that there's no consistency in the race themes so there's no sentimental value around this race weekend and on top of that, I don't think the actual race themes for the 10 miler have been all that good, with the exception of the first one (Tower of Terror, which DID have some sentimental value for some people).

Sounds like this weekend is less easy to plan a trip around for some reason, putting aside the warmer weather. Marathon Weekend sells itself, Princess Weekend has a dedicated following and you generally know what you're getting theme-wise every year, and Wine and Dine has Wine and Dine.

The weekend itself is fun though. 10 Miler is a very nice course that hits Epcot and HS (without the extra road miles of the W&D half course).

 

[nostalgic4disney]

It's a combination of factors and that's likely one of them. One other big one, I think, is that there's no consistency in the race themes so there's no sentimental value around this race weekend and on top of that, I don't think the actual race themes for the 10 miler have been all that good, with the exception of the first one (Tower of Terror, which DID have some sentimental value for some people).

Sounds like this weekend is less easy to plan a trip around for some reason, putting aside the warmer weather. Marathon Weekend sells itself, Princess Weekend has a dedicated following and you generally know what you're getting theme-wise every year, and Wine and Dine has Wine and Dine.

The weekend itself is fun though. 10 Miler is a very nice course that hits Epcot and HS (without the extra road miles of the W&D half course).

Thanks. This is all good to know. I ran the inaugural SW race and felt a little muggy but not too bad, I love running through the parks.

 

[MissLiss279]

I also think the resorts are the most expensive during this weekend compared to the other weekends.