The summer virtual series from runDisney is always a great set of races to sign up for. Consisting of three 5K races this series opens for registration in April. Be sure to keep an eye out for the date as Disney races can sell out fast. Runners have the option to sign up for any of the three individual races or they can sign up for the "Challenge" which will have them running all three races throughout the summer. Registrants will receive a finisher certificate, race bib that they can print out, and a medal for each race that they registered for. If you signed up for the Challenge then you'll receive all three race medals as well as a fourth Challenge medal and a Challenge coin. As a virtual race, runners can run their race at any time anywhere they choose. Disney uses the honor system for the virtual races so you do not need to turn in a time to receive your medals but their is a page on their website to turn in a time that can be put on your finisher certificate.

It wouldn't be Disney without an amazing theme! Each summer Disney chooses a new theme to focus the races on. In 2019 it was Marvel with medals representing Iron Man, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, and a Marvel 80th Anniversary medal. This year in 2020 the medals represent various Disney attractions. Medals represent The Mad Tea Party, The Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and the original Season Pass Booklets. The race swag is usually mailed out in July so runners have to be patient. Trust me, the patience is worth it. The Disney medals are high quality. They are a heavy metal material (apologies I am not sure what kind) tied to a thick and sturdy lanyard.

The management of the races is great. The help team at Disney are quick to respond and are very helpful. I definitely recommend these virtual races to all runners out there.