Springtime Surprise 2026 (Apr 16-20)

[fatmanatee]

So far today...

 

[DianaMB333]

What is the working theory on the lack of medals?

(They came out too bad and are back in production? China’ containers take some time)

 

[fatmanatee]

What is the working theory on the lack of medals?

(They came out too bad and are back in production? China’ containers take some time)

My general assumption is that they're just late in arrival for some reason but that's with zero inside info, I don't think we've ever heard of why there might be delays in these things. MW was also late, this is significantly worse though.

Given all the fancy doohickeys they add to them it could easily be that something about them didn't come out right but I dunno.

 

[The Expert]

It could be that there's a problem with the medals (late arriving, had to have them redone) or it honestly could be that they just forgot to post them back when they usually do and now they're stuck in the thick of their season with a heavy comms calendar. Maybe they're going back to a timeline of posting them much closer to the races, like they used to do?

 

[KCO5988]

Maybe they're going to use "Finish Line Friday" for the post of the medals? It has to be today after that tease... right.... ??

 

[Naomeri]

Maybe they're going to use "Finish Line Friday" for the post of the medals? It has to be today after that tease... right.... ??

 

[The Expert]

There is one more Medal Monday before Princess, so I'm betting on Monday IF they reveal before PW. If not, I'm guessing they won't be on display at the expo either.

 

[fatmanatee]

MEDALS!

 

[fatmanatee]

https://www.rundisney.com/blog/2026-disney-springtime-surprise-weekend-medal

No idea if this is why its so late but there's a lot of glitter happening in these. And a magnifying glass?

 

[KCO5988]

I think they're super cute!

 

[sandam1]

I really like them! Individually they are all very cute (usually there's one in a set that I'm like "eh" one) and I think that they will look good together with a similar color palette.

 

[The Expert]

Of COURSE they'd pull a completely random reveal today! These are great and I'm only a little sad that I'm just doing the 5K and won't get that Aladdin medal. But it's not worth enduring the heat for the 10 Miler (again).

 

[DianaMB333]

I love them!

 

[disneyrunnergrl]

Probably wishful thinking but the 5 years running has me optimistic about perfect status! Love all of them!

 

[Dopey 2020]

Glad to finally see them but I’ll go against the grain here and say I’m not a fan. Love the 10 miler (joy and sadness are a favorite race character sighting) but it’s another painted, easy to break spinning unnecessary parts, mounted on springs (so it looks) please stop trying so hard and bring back classic Disney imagineering.

 

[MissLiss279]

Finally! I like them. If I had to critique something, I think the 10-Miler medal is a little harder to identify as a medal for a 10 mile race - the 5 stands out a little more.

 

[GollyGadget]

Glad to finally see them but I’ll go against the grain here and say I’m not a fan. Love the 10 miler (joy and sadness are a favorite race character sighting) but it’s another painted, easy to break spinning unnecessary parts, mounted on springs (so it looks) please stop trying so hard and bring back classic Disney imagineering.

I strongly agree. These look like comic book pages, not race medals. I don’t want easily chipped gimmicks. Give me a classic simple design.

 

[DIS-OH]

Just saw this in FB…sending get well soon wishes!

Link for video messages: https://www.tribute.co/jeff-galloway/

 

[Naomeri]

Finally! I like them. If I had to critique something, I think the 10-Miler medal is a little harder to identify as a medal for a 10 mile race - the 5 stands out a little more.

Agreed. But I do like that they're acknowledging the anniversary for the 10 Miler and the Springtime Challenge.

Maybe they will actually honor perfect status?

 

[MissLiss279]

Agreed. But I do like that they're acknowledging the anniversary for the 10 Miler and the Springtime Challenge.

Maybe they will actually honor perfect status?

That would be great!