walt Disney world Resorts Fun Run Guide

Want to run at Walt Disney World without paying runDisney prices?

If you’re looking for an inexpensive yet fun way to stay active on your Disney vacation, then look no further than the resorts! There are plenty of fun runs at the Walt Disney World resorts to choose from… and the good news is that you don’t have to be staying at these specific resorts to participate!

Every fun run is $15 per person (free for kids 3 and under) and includes a cute little medal (nothing as hefty as the runDisney ones, but a cute trinket regardless) and either a free treat or some resort swag. Dates and times are subject to change, so double check with the resort’s cast members to be sure if you’re interested! Some of them offer pre-registration, but you’ll have no problem signing up the day of if you get there 30 minutes early.

Fort Wilderness hosts runs seasonally, so check with the cast members working there to see when and where they’re being hosted, if at all. If you’re there for the Fourth of July and want to run for Dole Whip, check out the PIneapple Dash at the Polynesian Resort! Check with resort cast members for exact times, as it may vary from year to year, but you can expect for it to be around 8:00 a.m., give or take.

The Beignet Dash:

I’ve done a full review on this run before, but if you haven’t read it, you can dash for some Mickey beignets at Port Orleans - French Quarter every Sunday at 8 a.m. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. by the Doubloon Lagoon pool, which is where you start. This 1.5 mile course takes you through both French Quarter and Riverside. Be sure to share photos with #FQBeignetDash!

Southernmost Point 3K:

As the name suggests, this Old Key West Resort fun run is a course shy of 2 miles long that starts near the playground closest to Sandcastle Pool. You can enjoy this race every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., with registration happening at 7. To preregister, check with Cast Members in the Community Hall! ​

All Stars and Icons: ​

This 1.2 mile fun run happens every other Tuesday at The Reel Spot at All Star Movies. You can register the day of or you can pre-register at All Star Sports’ Surfboard Bay Pool. Registration the day of begins at 7:30 a.m. with the race kicking off at 8.

Seaside Sprint:

This Boardwalk Resort course takes you for a 1.4 mile fun run at 8 a.m. every Friday!  You can register by Jellyrolls at 7:30 a.m., and the race starts where you register.

The Regatta Run:

Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club hosts this 3K every Thursday at 8:00 a.m., with registration held at 7:30 a.m. the day of. Call the resort if you’re interested in pre-registering. The starting point and registration location is at the marina just outside of the Yacht Club. ​

Derby Dash: ​

​Want to run a 3K around Saratoga Springs? You can every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m., with registration at 7:30. Just head to the Community Hall to sign up and get started!

As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Read more here!

Have you tried any of the Resort Fun Runs? Which one was your favorite? Let's chat in the comments or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter!