runDisney unveils new 2024 Springtime Surprise Weekend merchandise

Apr 12, 2024 in "runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend"

Posted: Friday April 12, 2024 2:10pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Walt Disney World Resort is set to host the final event of the 2023-2024 runDisney season, the 2024 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, featuring an array of themed races and exclusive merchandise.

 

This year's event, from April 18 to April 20, promises participants a variety of adventurous themes including pirate escapades, wilderness expeditions, and savannah treks.

runDisney will offer a series of themed merchandise, which includes performance apparel, "I Did It!" finisher shirts, and themed jackets.




Additional merchandise offerings include a special ear headband, a Spirit Jersey, and CORKCICLE drinkware designed for the event. Participants can also purchase themed bags from brands like Lug and Loungefly.


These commemorative items and more will be available during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All guests are invited to attend during the following dates and times:

  • Thursday, April 18, 2024: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Friday, April 19, 2024: 12 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 20, 2024: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Looking to access the first day (April 18, 2024) of the runDisney Merchandise Shop? Expo attendees can do so by joining the virtual queue on the My Disney Experience App from the comfort of their Walt Disney World Resort Hotel or home. The virtual queue will be the only way to access the shop on the first day of the expo and will be implemented as needed on the following expo days.

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pixargalAug 27, 2024

I'm in for the 10 miler! I usually run the 10k, but decided to challenge myself with the extra 4 miles this time

Wolf43Aug 27, 2024

My cousin is in for the 10-miler, and I’m in for the challenge. 😎

surfsupdonAug 27, 2024

Glad you are in!! Demand seems to be low. At all times, I tried to register to check it out and there was never a queue. Like the good ol’ days.

DemarkeAug 27, 2024

Got lucky this morning, for the first time I can remember, I got in almost immediately! In for the Challenge and completed registration by like 10:06AM!:D

uncle jimmyAug 24, 2024

I'm in for the 10 miler

RteetzAug 21, 2024

In for year 4 of the Challenge

RteetzAug 07, 2024

The distance thing was something they mentioned from day one since the three race challenge is the same as the two race challenge so they could keep the 19.3. I would love a course that goes through AK for one of these weekends that isn't the marathon.

surfsupdonAug 02, 2024

Still waiting on the “surprise” one of these years. Distances all remain the same, and on the same days. I get we never know the themes (there’s the surprise), but isn’t that how every race weekend goes (themes revealed- surprise). The only true surprise was Everest 5K as a night race. Do a 5K trail run in the morning, 10K that very same night. Throw in a Half some years. Change the course up- give us something new. So many elements available to surprise! Instead it’s ho hum. I’m not a grouch I promise.

Surferboy567Aug 02, 2024

I’m a fan of the themes. Not sure if I’m going to register, I think I may go for this or wine and dine.

RteetzAug 02, 2024

I didn't notice that before but I am not reading much into it. I would be pretty surprised if they changed their standard set up. Disney loves to keep things status quo.

uncle jimmyAug 02, 2024

They have the castle up as the location for this race weekend. SE is up for all other race weekends. Just asking, could just be an error. But DHS is up for Yoga.

RteetzAug 02, 2024

Where are you getting an MK start from?

uncle jimmyAug 02, 2024

Thoughts on the themes for this year? Also does it look like they'll start at MK?

RteetzApr 24, 2024

I went. I enjoyed the party. Was it worth the $85? Probably not but it was basically H2O Glow Nights for runDisney. So very little waits for anything. Low crowds, popcorn, ice cream and soda included. Character meets and a dance party. My group had a blast tho.