2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Dates
The Springtime Surprise Weekend is a NEW runDisney event that made its debut in 2022. And it will return in the spring when the 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend takes place April 13 – 16, 2023! Disney has stated that the Springtime Surprise Weekend will feature a NEW theme every year. (SURPRISE!)
For 2023, the races will be themed to DISNEY PIXAR!
See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!
2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Dates and Registration Information
Hoping to participate in 2024? MARK YOUR CALENDAR: the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend will take place from April 18th to April 21st, 2024.
Registration for the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend will open on August 22, 2023 for general registration on runDisney.com. For Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, registration will open on August 15, 2023. Registration for the Virtual Races will open on August 25, 2023. (Registration typically opens at 10AM Eastern Time for each date, but we will update this page when the time is confirmed.)
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!
2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Participant Information
Read on to see details about each event.
Toy Story 10-Miler
When: April 16, 2023
Time: 5AM
Location: EPCOT
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 16, 2022 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — August 23, 2022 at 10AM EST
- Virtual Race Registration — August 26, 2022 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:
- Toy Story 10-Miler: August 23, 2022 – February 20, 2023: $207.87
- Toy Story 10-Miler: Starting February 21, 2023: $218.53
- Virtual Toy Story 10 Miler: $115.13
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
The Toy Story 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
- Personalized Bib (you must register by January 3, 2023 to get your name on bib)
- Virtual Goody Bag
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Disney Pixar Monsters 10K
Date: April 15, 2023
Time: 5AM
Location: EPCOT
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 16, 2022 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — August 23, 2022 at 10AM EST
- Virtual Race Registration — August 26, 2022 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:
- August 23, 2022 – February 20, 2023: $146.04
- Starting February 21, 2023: $156.70
- Virtual 10K: $94.87
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
Disney Pixar Monsters 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
- Personalized Bib (you must register by January 3, 2023 to get your name on bib)
- Virtual Goody Bag
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Disney Pixar Cars 5K
Date: April 14, 2023
Time: 5AM
Location: EPCOT
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 16, 2022 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — August 23, 2022 at 10AM EST
- Virtual Race Registration — August 26, 2022 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:
- August 23, 2022 – February 20, 2023: $103.40
- Starting February 21, 2023: $114.06
- Virtual Expedition Everest 5K: $79.95
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
Disney Pixar Cars 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
- Personalized Bib (you must register by January 3, 2023 to get your name on bib)
- Virtual Goody Bag
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge
The runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge combines the Disney Pixar Cars 5K, the Disney Pixar Monsters 10K and the Toy Story 10-Miler —a total of 19.3 miles.
Complete all three races within the pacing requirements and you’ll earn the runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge medal in addition to your 10-Miler, 10k, and 5K medals. Registration for the runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge is required to receive the runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge medal.
DATES: April 14 – 16, 2023
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 16, 2022 at 10AM EST
- General Registration — August 23, 2022 at 10AM EST
- Virtual Race Registration — August 26, 2022 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person races:
- August 23, 2022 – February 20, 2023: $479.70
- Starting February 21, 2023: $490.36
- Virtual Springtime Surprise Challenge Challenge: $325.13
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
- Personalized Bib (you must register by January 3, 2023 get your name on bib)
- Virtual Goody Bag
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
runDisney Springtime Surprise Sunrise Yoga
Date: April 13, 2023
Time: 5AM, EST (The yoga session lasts for one hour)
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Registration opens on August 23, 2022 at 10AM EST. Registration fees are as follows:
- $109.00
Price includes a 6.6% platform service fee.
runDisney Springtime Surprise Sunrise Yoag Highlights:
- A one-hour yoga experience in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Yoga mat with carrying cover
- Bottled Water
- Complimentary Parking at Disney’s Hollywood Studios until 5AM
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.
runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Health & Fitness Expo Dates and Times:
- Thursday, April 13, 2023 — 10AM – 7PM
- Friday, April 14, 2023 — 12PM – 6PM
- Saturday, April 15, 2023 — 11AM – 3PM
See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!
Hoping to participate in 2024? MARK YOUR CALENDAR: the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend will take place from April 18th to April 21st, 2024.
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