UPDATED August 27, 2024
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 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend theme is “Disney Celebrates Heroes!”
General registration for the 2025 Springtime Surprise Weekend opened on August 27, 2024 at 10AM Eastern Time on runDisney.com. For Club runDisney Gold and Platinum members, registration opened 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!
See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!
2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Participant Information
Read on to see details about each event.
runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler
When: April 6, 2025
Time: 5AM
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Theme and Characters: The Incredibles: Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, and Frozone
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 20, 2024
- General Registration — August 27, 2024 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:
- August 27, 2024 – February 24, 2025: $221.00
- Beginning February 25, 2024: $231.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
runDisney Springtime Surprise 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
runDisney Springtime Surprise 10K
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 5AM
Location: Walt Disney World Resort
Theme and Characters: Hercules
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 20, 2024
- General Registration — August 27, 2024 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:
- August 27, 2024 – February 24, 2025: $161.00
- Beginning February 25, 2024: $171.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
runDisney Springtime Surprise 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
runDisney Springtime Surprise 5K
Date: April 4, 2025
Time: 5AM
Location: Walt Disney World Resort
Theme and Characters: Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 20, 2024
- General Registration — August 27, 2024 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person race:
- August 27, 2024 – February 24, 2025: $114.00
- Beginning February 25, 2024: $124.00
Prices include a 6.6% platform service fee.
runDisney Springtime Surprise 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
runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge
The runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge combines the 5K, 10K and the 10-Miler races for a total of 19.3 miles.
Complete all three races within the pacing requirements and you’ll earn a Challenge medal featuring Baymax and Hiro from Disney Animation’s Big Hero 6 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 4-6, 2025
Registration opening dates are as follows:
- Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Registration — August 20, 2024
- General Registration — August 27, 2024 at 10AM EST
Registration fees are as follows, based on date of purchase for in-person races:
- August 27, 2024 – February 24, 2025: $514.00
- Beginning February 25, 2024: $524.00
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
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 5AM, EST (The yoga session lasts for one hour)
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Registration opens on August 27, 2024 at 10AM EST. Registration fees are as follows:
- $122.00
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 6, 2025
Time: 7PM EST (But Early Entry starts for ticket holders at 5PM!)
Location: Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Fee: $91.00
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 2024 Springtime Race Weekend merchandise as we await the 2025 collection!
runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Health & Fitness Expo Dates and Times:
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 — 10AM – 7PM
- Friday, April 4, 2025 — 12PM – 7PM
- Saturday, April 5, 2025 — 11AM – 3PM
See the FULL runDisney Race Schedule here!
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