Springtime Surprise 2026 (Apr 16-20)

[MissLiss279]

My AKL driver took us to OKW and SSR. This bus was in the second line, so not directly next to the resort signs. Somehow, he got lined up in the wrong spot, so was driving his route, but that was not where we were going.
Then as he was trying to take us to AKL, he took the signs to the park (missed the one for the resort), and then had to do a really awkward U-Turn in an area not made for a charter bus, right before the pay stations for the parking lot. Fun times. At least it was after the race.

 

[lukemorenus]

It looks like the expo website is under construction

 

[fatmanatee]

Last year release was 2/27 (weekend was earlier too) so I think we're due. Would expect the same 5k and 10k maps but I think the 10 miler will have some adjustments to the HS portion, likely mirroring what they did for W&D.

 

[disneyrunnergrl]

Guide is live!

 

[fatmanatee]

Last year release was 2/27 (weekend was earlier too) so I think we're due. Would expect the same 5k and 10k maps but I think the 10 miler will have some adjustments to the HS portion, likely mirroring what they did for W&D.

Confirmed! 10 Miler is exactly the same as W&D Half until we exit HS, then there are adjustments to shorten that course to 10 miles. Final Epcot portions are a bit different.

 

[The Expert]

Dropping the link here for anyone who needs it: https://rundisneyexpo.run/

One of our friends posted comparisons of the 10M course to previous years and there are slight changes within Studios and Epcot. I'm only doing the 5K so I'm not heavily invested.

 

[MissLiss279]

It looks like start times are an little extended. Did someone mention they did that at Princess also?

 

[The Expert]

It looks like start times are an little extended. Did someone mention they did that at Princess also?

They added more time between waves within each corral at Princess. Instead of sending each wave every 1-2 minutes, they were waiting more like 3-6 minutes. Glad to see them making that official.

I also notice (as usual) not all the details are updated just yet. For example, the Jeff Galloway section in the Expo guide still has all the old language with no acknowledgement of his passing.