Hey lovely Disney fans!

It’s that time of year: fall! The Virtual Running Shorts may have ended in August but the race is still on with the main stay races.

What is RunDisney?

RunDisney is a running vacation where guests get to plan a vacation to go along with a race they sign up for. Basically a run for fun, this started in 1994 and has both marathons (5k and 10k) and kids races that take you through the theme parks.

While I have yet to try one of the themed weekends at the resort, I have competed in my first virtual RunDisney. This means that I ran at my own pace for the 5k and get a certificate and medal upon completion. You can sign up for one, two or all of the races that take place each month and is a fabulous way to start off small before heading into a 5k if you are new to this as I am. It was a blast to listen to the runners playlist they have on Spotify and get to walk/fast walk around my old schools track. Had it not been for medical problems, I would have run again this year.

Each run has a different theme which ranges from Star Wars to Disney Faeries, and you can dress up in gear showcasing the theme and take pictures with characters. The virtual run has a theme as well that ties into each months run; the run for the virtual 2017 was themed for Pluto. I ran in August as I had only JUST learned about the virtual run in July after the entries closed. I wish I had heard about it sooner!

In addition to running and earning a Disney themed medal, Disney makes independent donations to the Boys & Girls Clubs across Florida in the virtual runs honor, while the main runs in Disney choose different charities to help- I believe next year they are working with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

I strongly urge you, if you are looking for a fun way to exercise and help others while showing off your love for Disney to please try at least one run. It does a world of good while showcasing your hard work and love for running!

See you tomorrow!

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