2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Race Themes to Feature Disney Duos

Brit Tuttle

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Colorful graphic for the 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, featuring Disney characters and fun themes.

2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend Race Themes to Feature Disney Duos

runDisney has revealed the race themes for the 2026 Springtime Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World, featuring iconic Disney duos.

2026 Springtime Surprise Weekend

Colorful graphic for the 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, featuring Disney characters and fun themes.

Taking place at Walt Disney World Resort from April 16-20, 2026, the Springtime Surprise Weekend will include a 5K, a 10K, a 10-Miler, the Springtime Surprise Challenge, and Springtime Surprise Yoga! Each offering is themed to a Disney best friends duo.

Springtime Surprise 5K

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde stand by "2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise 5K" text, ready for this year's exciting themes.

On April 17, runners can “hop into action” for 3.1 miles, as the 5K will be themed to Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from “Zootopia.”

Springtime Surprise 10K

Winnie the Pooh and Tigger run beside “runDisney Springtime Surprise 2026 10K” text, embracing fun themes and playful decor.

On April 18, runners can bounce, pounce, or trounce their way through 6.2 miles in the 10K, featuring Winnie the Pooh and Tigger.

Springtime Surprise 10-Miler

Joy and Sadness team up for the runDisney Springtime Surprise 10-Miler, celebrating themes of emotion at Walt Disney World.

On April 19, run 10 miles and feel every emotion with the 2026 10-Miler, featuring Joy and Sadness from “Inside Out.”

Springtime Surprise Challenge

Aladdin and Genie soar on a magic carpet, celebrating runDisney’s Springtime Surprise with logos and fun themes.

Those who finish all three races and rack up 19.3 miles will earn a fourth Challenge medal featuring Aladdin and Genie.

Springtime Surprise Yoga

Lilo and Stitch do yoga on grass with flowers, a pineapple, and palm tree; celebrating a runDisney springtime surprise.

A yoga event will also be offered, themed to Lilo & Stitch.

Each Springtime Surprise race will offer its own finisher medal, and the Challenge will offer an additional medal. Registration for the race weekend will open on July 22, 2025 for Gold & Platinum Club RunDisney members, followed by general registration on July 29 at 10 a.m. ET.

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