Race maps for Disney World’s Springtime Surprise Weekend released
The race maps for the first runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend races have been released and we are getting to see the courses for the 5K, 10K and 10-miler races that are taking place.
The race weekend is being held March 31 through April 2, 2022 at Disney World. The event kicks off with a special Sunrise Yoga event by Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom on the morning of Thursday, March 31. That is also the day the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex opens.
The second course is Race for the Taste 10K inspired by “Ratatouille” starts off at 5 a.m. on Saturday.
The last race, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Mile, begins at at 5 a.m. Sunday
In addition to those who are running at Disney World, there is a virtual race component to this.
Here is the welcome letter from Faron Kelly, Vice President, ESPN Wide World of Sports, runDisney and Disney Water Parks from the Digital Expo and Event Guide.
You’re here at a great time- right in the heart of The World’s Most Magical Celebration- and during the inaugural runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend. Health and safety remain our top priority for our runners this race weekend. As we celebrate ‘yestermorrow’ we guarantee you’re in for a magical time!
The weekend will start with Sunrise Yoga by Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Thursday morning. You can find your center and get ready for a magical and fun-filled weekend.
As with every runDisney race weekend, we will feature the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. There you will find all the essentials for your race weekend – your race bib, shirt and gEAR bag. You can also shop for official runDisney merchandise, check out unique food and beverage items and our fantastic fitness vendors and more.
The first race begins on Thursday evening with the fan-favorite, Expedition Everest 5K. This nighttime run and scavenger hunt through Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park is sure to make any “Yeti” excited about running 3.1 miles. The second course on our weekend’s menu is the Race for the Taste 10K inspired by “Ratatouille”- on Saturday. Early Sunday morning, you’ll enter new dimensions as you run through Walt Disney World Resort during The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Mile.
Some of you will participate in a first-of-its-kind challenge this weekend taking on the runDisney Springtime Surprise Challenge. You’ll experience all 3 running events: the 5K, 10K and 10-Miler—for a total of 19.3 magical miles. Finally, to all runners joining us virtually – we’re cheering you on as you embark on this journey and celebrate ‘yestermorrow’ during this at-home race experience!
On behalf of our Cast Members, volunteers, our celebrated charity Make-A-Wish® Central & Northern Florida and the runDisney team, thank you for being part of this inaugural runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekendduring The World’s Most Magical Celebration.
May every mile be magical,
