2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend: Heroic Medal Designs Revealed

The 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend returns to Walt Disney World Resort April 3-6, 2025, with a superhero-themed lineup celebrating Marvel and Disney Animation heroes. Finisher medals are inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy, Hercules, The Incredibles, and Big Hero 6, with a challenge medal available to runners who complete all three races for 19.3 total miles. The event also marks the debut of Brooks Running as the official runDisney shoe partner, with Disney-themed footwear launching at the Health and Fitness Expo.

The 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend arrives at Walt Disney World Resort from April 3-6, 2025, closing out the 2024-2025 season with a heroic theme spanning Guardians of the Galaxy, Hercules, The Incredibles, and Big Hero 6. The event also marks the debut of Brooks Running as the official runDisney shoe brand, with the first Disney-themed running shoes available at the race weekend's Health and Fitness Expo.

Four Finisher Medals, Each a Heroic Story

Every race in the 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend comes with its own themed finisher medal, and completing all three unlocks a fourth challenge piece. The complete set spans four beloved Disney and Marvel franchises, each tied to a specific race distance.

5K: Guardians of the Galaxy

The 5K (3.1 miles) is hosted by Groot and the Guardians, sending runners on a galactic adventure to the finish line. Completing the 5K earns the Guardian-themed finisher medal shown above.

10K: Hercules

The 10K (6.2 miles) carries a Hercules theme, challenging runners to prove the strength of their body and their heart over 6.2 miles alongside familiar characters from Disney Animation's film. The 10K finisher medal celebrates the Herculean effort required to reach the finish.

10-Miler: The Incredibles

The 10-Miler (10 miles) is themed to Disney Pixar's The Incredibles, with Mrs. Incredible, Mr. Incredible, and Frozone accompanying runners across the course. The 10-Miler finisher medal celebrates the superhero effort — and the reminder that there are no capes allowed.

Challenge: Big Hero 6

Runners who complete all three races — a combined 19.3 miles — earn the Challenge medal, which features Baymax and Hiro from Disney Animation's Big Hero 6. The Challenge medal is exclusive to those who cross all three finish lines across the weekend.

Brooks Running Makes Its runDisney Debut

The 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend serves as the launch event for Brooks Running as the official runDisney shoe brand. Event participants receive their official race shirts provided by Brooks, and the first-ever Disney-themed Brooks running shoes go on sale at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo during the race weekend. Runners interested in future shoe releases can sign up for notifications through the Brooks x runDisney partnership page.

Ancillary Events: Yoga, Splash, and More

The Springtime Surprise Weekend extends well beyond the race courses. Disney Heroes Yoga at Disney's Hollywood Studios offers a morning stretch session inside the park, designed to help runners connect with their inner hero. To close out the weekend, runDisney Springtime Surprise Splash returns at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park — an evening event featuring favorite water attractions with shorter wait times, food and beverages, and a celebratory atmosphere after a full weekend of running.

What This Means for Runners

The 2025 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend caps the 2024-2025 season with some of the most visually distinctive medals in the program's history, and the Brooks debut adds a new layer of gear excitement to the event. Runners eyeing the Challenge medal should plan for all three races across the weekend. Registration and ancillary event tickets are available at runDisney.com, with social coverage tracked under #SpringtimeSurprise.