2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Dates
Having made its debut in 2022, the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend offers a “completely different experience” every year… SURPRISE! The 2025 Springtime Surprise Challenge will take place from April 3-6, 2025! The 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend was “Embrace the Adventure!” Stay tuned for the 2025 Races and Theme!
General registration for the 2025 Springtime Surprise Weekend will open on August 27, 2024 at 10AM Eastern Time on runDisney.com. For Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, registration will open on August 20, 2024.
Events tend to sell out very quickly. So, if running in these races is something you’re dreaming of doing, be ready to go as soon as the registration window opens!
Stay tuned for the 2025 race themes and medal reveals!
See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!
2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Participant Information
Read on to see details about each event.
Below, find information for the 2024 Springtime Surprise Weekend as we await 2025 information!
Hakuna Matata 10-Miler — SOLD OUT
When: April 21, 2024
Time: 5AM
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Theme and Characters: The Lion King — Simba, Timon and Pumbaa
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 15, 2023
- General Registration — August 22, 2023 at 10AM EST
- Virtual Race Registration — August 25, 2023 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:
- August 22, 2023 – February 19, 2024: $212.00
- Beginning February 20, 2024: $222.00
- Virtual Hakuna Matata 10-Miler: $115.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
The Hakuna Matata 10-Miler features:
- 10 mile course at Walt Disney World Resort
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- 10-Miler Finisher medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Adventure Is Out There 10K — SOLD OUT
Date: April 20, 2024
Time: 5AM
Location: Walt Disney World Resort
Theme and Characters: Disney Pixar’s Up! Russell, Dug, Carl, and Kevin
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 15, 2023
- General Registration — August 22, 2023 at 10AM EST
- Virtual Race Registration — August 25, 2023 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:
- August 22, 2023 – February 19, 2024: $150.99
- Beginning February 20, 2024: $160.99
- Virtual Adventure Is Out There 10K: $95.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
Adventure Is Out There 10K features:
- 6.2 mile course through Walt Disney World Resort
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- 10K Finisher medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Neverland 5K — SOLD OUT
Date: April 14, 2024
Time: 5AM
Location: EPCOT
Theme and Characters: Neverland — Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, Mr. Smee
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 15, 2023
- General Registration — August 22, 2023 at 10AM EST
- Virtual Race Registration — August 25, 2023 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:
- August 22, 2023 – February 19, 2024: $107.99
- Beginning February 20, 2024: $117.99
- Virtual Neverland 5K: $80.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
Disney Neverland 5K features:
- 3.1-mile run through EPCOT
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the race
- 5K Finisher medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- Participant Shirt
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Stitch’s ‘Ohana Challenge — SOLD OUT
The runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge — for 2024, it’s Stitch’s ‘Ohana Challenge — combines the Neverland 5K, the Adventure Is Out There 10K and the Hakuna Matata 10-Miler —a total of 19.3 miles.
Complete all three races within the pacing requirements and you’ll earn the Stitch’s ‘Ohana Challenge medal in addition to your 10-Miler, 10k, and 5K medals. Registration for the Stitch’s ‘Ohana Challenge is required to receive the runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge medal.
DATES: April 19 – 21, 2023
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 15, 2023
- General Registration — August 22, 2023 at 10AM EST
- Virtual Race Registration — August 25, 2023 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person races:
- August 22, 2023 – February 19, 2024: $485.00
- Beginning February 20, 2024: $495.00
- Virtual Springtime Surprise Challenge Challenge: $325.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge Highlights:
- 5K, 10K and 10-mile course through Walt Disney World Resort, totaling 19.3 Miles
- An array of Disney character sightings and entertainment throughout the races
- 3 Finisher Medals and 1 Challenge medal
- On-Course and Post Race Refreshments
- 4 Participant Shirts
- Digital Expo and Event Guide
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
runDisney Springtime Surprise Sunrise Yoga — SOLD OUT
Date: April 18, 2024
Time: 5AM, EST (The yoga session lasts for one hour)
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Registration opens on August 22, 2023 at 10AM EST. Registration fees are as follows:
- $111.93
Price includes a 6.6% platform service fee.
runDisney Springtime Surprise Sunrise Yoga Highlights:
- A one-hour yoga experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Yoga mat with carrying cover
- Bottled Water
Post Race Party: Springtime Surprise Splash
After-hours at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Date: April 21, 2024
Time: 7PM EST (But Early Entry starts for ticket holders at 5PM!)
Location: Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Fee: $85.00
Celebrate your accomplishment with an after-hours party at Typhoon Lagoon Water Park! Splash guests will enjoy a 3-hour limited capacity event with access to the parks attractions, Disney Character Sightings, and Special Entertainment like DJ Dance Parties. Guests can partake in Select Complimentary Treats including Ice Cream, Popcorn and Fountain Beverages, and will take home a commemorative item!
runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
Participants must attend the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at least one day prior to their first event to pick up their race bib, participant shirt and pre-purchased merchandise.
Click HERE to check out the 2023 Springtime Race Weekend merchandise!
runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Health & Fitness Expo Dates and Times:
- Thursday, April 18, 2024 — 10AM – 7PM
- Friday, April 19, 2024 — 12PM – 6PM
- Saturday, April 20, 2023 — 11AM – 3PM
See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!
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