Hey guys!
Happy Summer! I hope that you all enjoyed your Independence Day and are living your best lives, enjoying this heat we are having!
I wanted to write a quick post talking about the Fun Runs at some of the Walt Disney World Resorts that have been introduced within the past few years. Most of these runs are about 3 kilometers long, so short enough where even children will enjoy them! You are welcome to run or walk these. Currently there are Fun Runs (mostly weekly) at the following Resorts:
• All-Star Movies Resort
o Theme: All Stars and Icons
o When: Every OTHER Tuesday at 8+am (You may preregister at the Surf Pool at All-Star Sports for this one daily from 3pm-6pm)
o Where: The Reel Spot at All-Star Movies
o Swag: A finisher pin and refreshments
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(The only photo of myself that I could find at the All-Stars Resorts- 2012 at the pool at All-Star Sports)
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• Port Orleans French Quarter Resort
o Theme: Beignet Dash
o When: Sundays at 8am
o Where: Between Building 5 and Doubloon Lagoon Pool
o Swag: Free beignets and a Mardi-Gras themed finisher medal
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| (The beignets at French Quarter are out-of-this-world good!) |
• Boardwalk Resort
o Theme: Seaside Sprint
o When: Fridays at 8am (You may preregister at Community Hall for this one)
o Where: Between Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance Hall
o Swag: A finisher pin and a free Goofy’s Glacier
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| (My husband and I on the Boardwalk one evening) |
• Yacht & Beach Club Resorts
o Theme: Regatta Run
o When: Thursdays at 8am
o Where: Bayside Marina at the Yacht Club
o Swag: Nautical gift bag filled with Resort-branded sunglasses, ear buds (a rubber ducky and candy instead for the kids) and a finisher pin
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| (A late-afternoon Beach Club photo from February 2019) |
• Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
o Theme: Derby Dash
o When: Thursdays at 8am
o Where: Outside of Community Hall
o Swag: Refreshments and a horserace-themed finisher medal
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| (The view from our patio during our last stay at Saratoga Springs) |
• Old Key West Resort
o Theme: Southernmost Point (aka Key West, Florida)
o When: Wednesdays at 7:30am (You may preregister at Community Hall for this one)
o Where: At the Family Tree near the Sandcastle Pool & Playground
o Swag: Medal and a water bottle
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| (This resort is GORGEOUS- I took this photo before our dinner here in November 2017) |
You do NOT have to be staying at the resort in order to run that race! Even though my family will be staying at the Boardwalk in September, I think that we will probably run the Fun Run at the Beach Club instead. You simply show up in the morning at least 30 minutes before the race start time, and the Cast Members will get you registered (there is a $15 per person fee to run, children under 3 are free).
Besides the run-specific swag, runners will also receive a race bib, and most resorts have fun photo opportunities at the Finish Line!
Please note that there is no guarantee of the above information- please check with the resort prior to making concrete plans, as Disney may change things at ANY time. Please also note that on runDisney race weeks, there are no fun runs at the resorts.
I hope that this was helpful for my fellow run/ walk lovers, and that some of you take advantage of these great events that the Cast Members work hard to put on. Thank you for reading, and Happy Travels!