Last year, Disneyland ended up cancelling all of its future RunDisney races and marathons due to the construction happening around the resort. With that being put in place, Walt Disney World is changing up its Star Wars race weekend for 2019 to incorporate both the Light and Dark sides.
Just last month, more than 43,500 runners arrived in Walt Disney World for the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side race, but something different is coming in 2019. With The Light Side race not happening at Disneyland this year, RunDisney wanted to make sure that both sides were represented.
The Disney Parks Blog revealed that that Star Wars Rival Run Weekend would debut next year and it would allow runners to choose which side of the Force they wanted to be on. It will take place from April 4-7, 2019.
This race event will feature some favorite Star Wars rivalries from across the saga, with distances geared for all skill levels. In addition to the 5K, 10K, half marathon and the runDisney Kids Races, there will again be two challenges for runners to tackle. There’s the Star Wars Rival Run Challenge, which involves running the 10K and the half marathon during the race weekend, and the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge – completing the Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Resort and running the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon at home.
Regardless of which side you choose, you won’t want to miss your chance to be a part of this unique adventure where you’ll encounter Star Wars characters along the course as you journey to the finish line to earn one-of-a-kind medals.
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