runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend in Walt Disney World

2022 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Race Information

The 2022 Springtime Surprise Weekend is a NEW runDisney event that is scheduled for March 31 – April 3, 2022 at Walt Disney World!

Registration for this event will open on December 7, 2021 at 10AM EST for Club runDisney Gold & Platinum Members, followed by general registration on December 9th at 10AM EST via runDisney.com. Those who wish to participate in a virtual component can sign up starting December 14th at 10AM EST.

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Disney has stated that the Springtime Surprise Weekend will feature a NEW theme every year. (SURPRISE!) The inaugural event in 2022 will offer the Expedition Everest 5K, the Race for the Taste 10K, and the Tower of Terror 10-Miler. (If some of these races sound familiar, they are all similar to events from the past, but they’ve each got a little twist this go ’round). The runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge allows participants to run in all three races and earn a special challenge medal.

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!

See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!

Read on to see details about each event.

Tower of Terror 10-Miler

When: April 3, 2022
Time: 5AM
Location: Walt Disney World Resort

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Registration opening dates are as follows:

Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — December 7, 2021 at 10AM EST
General Registration — December 9th at 10AM EST
Virtual Race Registration — December 14th at 10AM EST

Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:

Tower of Terror 10-Miler: December 9, 2021 – February 28, 2022: $190.00
Tower of Terror 10-Miler: March 1 – March 23, 2022: $200.00
Virtual Disney Princess Half Marathon: $105.00

Prices do not include a 6.6% platform service fee.

The Tower of Terror 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 11, 2022 to get your name on bib)
Virtual Goody Bag
Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Race for the Taste 10K

Date: April 2, 2022
Time: 5AM
Location: Walt Disney World Resort
Theme: Ratatouille

Registration opening dates are as follows:

Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — December 7, 2021 at 10AM EST
General Registration — December 9th at 10AM EST
Virtual Race Registration — December 14th at 10AM EST

Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:

December 9, 2021 – February 28, 2022: $135.00
March 1 – March 23, 2022: $145.00
Virtual Race for the Taste 10K: $89.00

Prices do not include a 6.6% platform service fee.

The Race for the Taste 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 11, 2022 to get your name on bib)
Virtual Goody Bag
Downloadable Finisher Certificate

Expedition Everest 5K

Date: March 31, 2022
Time: 10PM
Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Unique Elements: This nighttime race also includes a SCAVENGER HUNT during the race!

Expedition Everest

Registration opening dates are as follows:

Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — December 7, 2021 at 10AM EST
General Registration — December 9th at 10AM EST
Virtual Race Registration — December 14th at 10AM EST

Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:

December 9, 2021 – February 28, 2022: $100.00
March 1 – March 23, 2022: $110.00
Virtual Expedition Everest 5K: $75.00

Prices do not include a 6.6% platform service fee.

The Expedition Everest 5K features:

3.1-mile combination run and scavenger hunt through Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
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 11, 2022 to get your name on bib)
Virtual Goody Bag
Downloadable Finisher Certificate

runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge

The runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge combines the Expedition Everest 5K, Race for the Taste 10K and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 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: March 31 – April 3, 2022

Registration opening dates are as follows:

Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — December 7, 2021 at 10AM EST
General Registration — December 9th at 10AM EST
Virtual Race Registration — December 14th at 10AM EST

Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person races:

December 9, 2021 – February 28, 2022: $445.00
March 1 – March 23, 2022: $455.00
Virtual Disney Fairy Tale Challenge: $305.00

Prices do not 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 11, 2022 get your name on bib)
Virtual Goody Bag
Downloadable Finisher Certificate

runDisney Springtime Surprise Sunrise Yoga

Date: March 31, 2022
Time: 5:30AM, EST (The yoga session lasts for one hour)
Location: Magic Kingdom, in front of Cinderella Castle

Registration fees are as follows, and are based on the date of purchase:

December 9, 2021 – February 28, 2022: $95.00
March 1 – March 23, 2022: $105.00

Prices do not include a 6.6% platform service fee.

Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga Highlights:

A one-hour yoga experience in front of Cinderella Castle
Yoga mat with carrying cover
Bottled Water
Complimentary Parking at Magic Kingdom until 5AM (participants will be transported from the Transportation and Ticket Center to be Magic Kingdom main entrance by Ferryboat)

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, March 31, 2022 — 10AM – 6PM
Friday, April 1, 2022 — 12PM – 7PM
Saturday, April 2, 2022 — 11AM – 3PM

See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!

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