Can’t make it to Disney World to participate in a runDisney race (or just looking to log in some extra magical miles)? runDisney hosts TWO Virtual Run Series during the year!
runDisney Summer Virtual Series
The 2024 runDisney Summer Virtual Series will take place from June 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024. Virtual Series participants complete a 5K of their choice (from three events) at home on their own schedule and receive a medal for their efforts. Participants who complete all three 5Ks receive an additional series completion medal! The 2024 theme is near and dear to our hearts: Disney Snacks! It’s a “A Snacktacular Celebration!”
General registration for the 2024 runDisney Virtual Series opened on March 26, 2024 at 10AM on runDisney.com.Â
In addition to finisher medals for each individual race (and an additional medal and keepsake for participants who complete all three 5K races as part of the Virtual Challenge), participants receive:
- Downloads for a themed bib and finisher certificate
- Downloads for an at-home themed kit that includes a start line, finish line and mile markers
Remember: Participants must register for the runDisney Virtual Challenge to be eligible for the Challenge medal.
Three individual 5K races that make up this series. The first is the Mickey Mouse Waffle 5K, themed to the classic Disney breakfast item!
The next one is the Mickey Mouse Bar 5K, which is of course themed to one of the most iconic frozen treats ever.
Finally, there’s the Minnie Mouse Candy Apple 5K!
Each individual 5K race costs $54, but if you can’t pick just one, you can instead complete the Pineapple Whip Soft Serve Challenge.
Again, Challenge participants run all three races and receive all the medals, PLUS their own Challenge medal! They’ll also get a runDisney virtual series keepsake and a Mickey Mouse Ear Hat Snack Bowl. The Pineapple Whip Soft Serve Challenge costs $176.
2024 runDisney 12Ks of Christmas Virtual Series
For the 2023 holiday season, a virtual run series dubbed the 12Ks of Christmas made its debut, and it will return from December 1-31, 2024!
This first-of-its-kind race series features three 4K running events (which is 12Ks total) as a challenge — all hosted by fan-favorite Disney characters as the mascots in 2023. Stay tuned for the 2024 theme!
Participants received race memorabilia, including a participant sweatshirt, a hot cocoa kit that includes a CORKCICLE mug, and themed medals (which DOUBLE as ornaments!) to commemorate your success.
The COST for the Christmas Virtual Series Challenge was $267.00 for all three races in 2023. Registration for the 2024 runDisney 12Ks of Christmas Virtual Serieswill open on July 9th, 2024 on rundisney.com. Stay tuned for 2024 themes and prices!
runDisney Virtual 5K 2023 — Mickey, Donald, and Goofy
Per runDisney: “Join Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy during this sweet event as you race along a course of your choice toward the finish line where festive prizes are ready to be unwrapped!”
runDisney Virtual 5K 2023 — Minnie and Daisy
Per runDisney: “Lace up your shoes and bound through this festive virtual event led by the dazzling duo themselves––Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck!”
runDisney Virtual 5K 2023 — Pluto
Per runDisney: “Dash down the course with Pluto during this howl-iday virtual event and get ready to jingle all the way to the finish line!”
Want to share your experience with other participants? Post using #runDisneyVirtual ! And most of all… have LOTS OF FUN!!