ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Are you yeti to drop in at Walt Disney World for a series of races?
Disney this week announced four new races as part of its new runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend next year.
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The inaugural event weekend features four different races of various lengths and challenges for runners at any stage, and borrows from some all-time favorite runDisney events while combining them with exciting new twists and turns.
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Here’s a breakdown of race weekend according to the Disney website:
- Expedition Everest 5K (March 31, 2022) – The race will once again feature a nighttime 5K combined with a scavenger hunt, but this time the hunt will be conducted during the 5K.
- Race for the Taste 10K (April 2, 2022) – The event will mirror the 10K from the past, but now the race will celebrate the newest attraction at Walt Disney World Resort, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT.
- The Tower of Terror 10-Miler (April 3, 2022) – The race will still be a 10-miler, but will be run in the morning instead of at night.
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Runners can also test their endurance with the Springtime Surprise Challenge and participate in all three events, totaling 19.3 miles, and earn a special “challenge” medal.
Sunrise yoga will also take place in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park to kick off the weekend.
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Registration for the surprise race weekend opens Dec. 9 at 10 a.m., but Club runDisney Gold & Platinum members can register beginning Dec. 7 at 10 a.m.
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