Disney turns 2021 Star Wars Run Weekend into a virtual event

runDisney is again turning another race weekend into a virtual event as race organizers continue to pause on hosting in-person race events that draw large crowds during the pandemic.

In addition, runDisney will reimagine the theming of the race weekend in 2022.

If you have already registered through runDisney.com, you will have the option of receiving full refund for the race. Those who are registered with a U.S. mailing address can convert their existing registration to the new virtual event that can be completed from home, a local running track or favorite running trail.

Participants in the virtual race will receive a medal for each distance they complete and the option of a race shirt. Registered participants will receive an email with instructions on how to make their registration selection before Dec. 18, 2020.

If you have not registered and still want to there will be open additional registration on a limited basis on Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. ET. This race event may be completed from home, a local running track or favorite running trail.

Those who register to participate will receive the following:

• Race distance medal(s)
• Option of event tech shirt(s)
• Digital Bib and finisher certificate
• Digital Toolkit including start/finish line and mile markers
• Digital Goody Bag
• Virtual playlist
• A Digital Disney Gift Card for select races

Participants who’ve booked through a charity or tour operator should reach out directly to that organization. Athletes who’ve booked through the Walt Disney Travel Company may call them at 407-939-4786 (407-939-IRUN) for available options.

Disney has no updates about future runDisney events.

The following information from Disney concerns refunds

2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Refund Option

Runners registered for the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort who select the refund option will receive a refund back to their original form of payment for the following. If a Guest no longer has their original form of payment used when registering, they may contact runDisney by Dec. 18, 2020, to receive a refund via check or a Digital Disney Gift Card for the following:

• Race registrations (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Challenges and Kids Races)
• Commemorative merchandise (automatic refund – no virtual option)
• Processing fee

Additionally, any registered participant with a shipping address outside of the U.S. will automatically receive a refund back to their original form of payment. At this time, only participants with a valid U.S. shipping address are eligible for the virtual option.

Refund timing

Refunds from runDisney can be expected to be processed within six to eight weeks. If you haven’t received your refund by then, please visit the “contact us” section on runDisney.com.

2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Virtual Race Options

All registered participants with a valid U.S. shipping address for the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort who purchased their registrations on runDisney.com will have the option to participate in a virtual race. Please note PO Boxes and APO Boxes are not considered valid shipping addresses for this purpose. Participants who select this option will receive the following based on their registration(s):

Guests with a U.S. mailing address who already have received a refund for their registration may still register to participate in the virtual race option by registering at  runDisney.com beginning Dec. 15, 2020 at 10 a.m. ET.

Digital Disney Gift Cards for select races:

Eligible athletes registered for select events during the 2021 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort will receive a Digital Disney Gift Card:

• Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Challenge

Digital Disney Gift Card timing

Digital Disney Gift Cards from runDisney can be expected to be processed within six to eight weeks. If you haven’t received your Digital Disney Gift Card by then, please visit the “contact us” section on runDisney.com.

Charitable donations

Donations made to Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida will not be refunded and will be delivered to that organization as originally planned.

Club runDisney Charter Membership

Guests who purchased the inaugural year of the Club runDisney membership have received a second year of membership at no charge.