With so much uncertainty now with respect to races and events, you can still participate in races via the runDisney Virtual Series. runDisney has been offering these races each summer for the past five years. I participated in these virtual races when they first came out 5 years ago.
What Does The Virtual Series Include?
If you have ever participated a runDisney race in Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or even the runDisney races in Paris, you know how much fun they are. Characters on the course, fireworks at the starting line, and of course the ability to run through the parks before they are open; and at the end you receive an amazing medal!
If you can’t make it for one of the races in the actual parks, you can still earn your own medal by participating in the runDisney Virtual Series. Or use the virtual 5Ks as a great way to train for runDisney or other events.
Each event takes place over each month of the summer. You can walk or run through any 3.1 mile course of your choosing in your own neighborhood, on a treadmill, or participate in a local race and use that towards your virtual run. Proof of time is NOT required to receive your participation items.
Virtual 5K – June
When you participate in the June Virtual Running Short any time between June 1 – 30, 2020, you will receive the Mad Tea Party themed finisher medal (medal photos not available at this time).
When: June 1 – 30
Cost: approximately $40
Virtual 5K – July
When you participate in the July Virtual Running Short any time between July 1 – 31, 2020, you will receive the Space Mountain finisher medal (medal photos not available at this time).
When: July 1 – 31
Cost: approximately $40
Virtual 5K – August
With the last run of the summer, taking place August 1 – 31, 2020, you can take home the Haunted Mansion finisher medal (medal photos not available at this time).
When: August 1 – 31
Cost: approximately $40
runDisney Virtual Challenge
Should you participate in all three 5K virtual runs, you will receive each individual distance medal PLUS the Virtual Challenge medal. I hope it is shaped like an e-Ticket from the old ticket books we used to have to use for the rides in the Magic Kingdom!
When: June 1, 2020 – August 31, 2020
Cost: approximately $150
What Do Participants Receive?
When you register for one of the races or the challenge, you will receive the following items:
- Commemorative Finisher Medal
- Downloadable Race Bib
- Downloadable Finisher Certificate
- A Walt Disney Records playlist on Apple Music and Spotify
- Challenge participants will receive a runDisney Virtual Series keepsake
You will receive these items in the mail after you register for the race(s) of your choice. When you do run your race, share photos of it and include #runDisneyVirtual in your posts!
How To Register
Registration for these races begin on March 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDT on the runDisney site. You can register for just one of the races or all of the races – the Virtual Challenge.
Do you need help training? Are you new to running? Check out my blog post for tips on what to do when you want to begin running.
I can’t wait to see the medals when they are released! Will you participate in one or all of these races this year?