UPDATED February 16, 2026

Can’t make it to Disney World to participate in a runDisney race (or just looking to log in some extra magical miles)? runDisney hosts several Virtual Run Series during the year!

2026 runDisney Virtual Series

The 2026 runDisney Summer Virtual Series will run from June 1 – August 31, 2026. General registration will open on April 7, 2026. Below you will find the information from the 2025 runDisney Virtual Series as we await more 2026 information!

The 2025 runDisney Summer Virtual Series returned from June 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025. Stay tuned for the 2026 dates and theme! Virtual Series participants complete a 5K of their choice (from three events) at home on their own schedule and receive a medal for their efforts. Participants who complete all three 5Ks receive an additional series completion medal! 

In addition to finisher medals for each individual race (and an additional medal and keepsake for participants who complete all three 5K races as part of the Challenge), participants receive:

• Downloads for a themed bib and finisher certificate
• Downloads for an at-home themed kit that includes a start line, finish line and mile markers

Remember: Participants must register for the runDisney Virtual Challenge to be eligible for the Challenge medal.

2026 runDisney Virtual Spooktacular

NEW in 2026 is the runDisney Virtual Spooktacular Race Series! It will run from October 1 -31st, 2026. General registration will open on August 11, 2026. Stay tuned for more information!

2026 runDisney 12Ks of Christmas Virtual Series

The 2026 runDisney 12Ks of Christmas Virtual Series will run from December 1-31, 2026. General registration will open on October 6, 2026. Below you will find the information from the 2025 runDisney 12Ks of Christmas Virtual Series as we await more 2026 information!

For the 2023 holiday season, a virtual run series dubbed the 12Ks of Christmas made its debut, and it is running again (HA!) from December 1-31, 2025! This year, the theme honors The Muppets’ 70th anniversary celebration!

This race series features three 4K running events (which is 12Ks total) as a challenge — all hosted by fan-favorite Disney characters as the mascots! Participants receive FOUR themed medals (which DOUBLE as ornaments!) to commemorate your success (one medal per 4K, and one Challenge medal for a total of FOUR)! Participants also receive a Brooks Running Beanie and a Holiday CORKCICLE® mug and a box of Twinings® holiday tea.

Registration for the 2025 runDisney 12Ks of Christmas Virtual Series opened on August 19th, 2025 on rundisney.com. The price is $267.00 (including a 6.6% platform service fee).

Want to share your experience with other participants? Post using #runDisneyVirtual ! And most of all… have LOTS OF FUN!!

Click HERE to see the entire runDisney race schedule!