runDisney Springtime Surprise 2026 recap (ep 140)

About this episode

The episode provides a detailed recap of the runDisney Springtime Surprise 2026 races, including insights on character lines, merchandise, and listener interactions.

runDisney Springtime Surprise 2026 is in the books, and it might have been the best weather the race has ever had. The Will Run For crew is back with a full recap of all three races: the Zootopia 5K, the Winnie the Pooh 10K, and the 10-Miler, including character line strategy, merch opinions, snack box verdicts, and every chaotic moment in between. We also have a ton of Goal Getters and celebrate our friends at On the Runs. runDisney Springtime Surprise 2026 full recap — 5K, 10K & 10-Miler • Zootopia 5K: cool weather, smooth character lines & course breakdown • Winnie the Pooh 10K: character line strategy, costumes & longest wait times • 10-Miler: Tom's strongest runDisney performance & three and a half hours of Disney magic • runDisney character line tips: what worked and what didn't this year • Springtime Surprise merch review: $45 tank tops • runDisney snack box verdict: the return of Fritos and the cheese situation • Meeting listeners in person — including Margaret who went straight to the Boston Marathon • Inside the Runner's Studio is coming back — how to sign up • Bryana's NYC weekend: BookCon, MoMA, The Lost Boys musical & Flyers in the playoffs • AI…

People in this episode

Host: Will Run For crew

Topics covered

• runDisney races
• character line strategy
• merch review
• snack box verdict
• Goal Getters
• AI art controversy
• listener interactions

Keywords

• runDisney
• Springtime Surprise
• Zootopia 5K
• Winnie the Pooh 10K
• 10-Miler
• character lines
• merch review
• snack box
• Goal Getters
• AI art

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: On the Runs

Books & works: Love on the Spectrum, The Dark Wizard

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