Hi Richard,
Welcome back to planDisney! As a fellow runner, I also pack my running shoes for vacation with the hopes of lacing up early in the morning and getting a few miles in before my fellow Guests wake up. Now, those morning runs don’t always happen if my family spends a late night in the theme parks, but I’ve really enjoyed running as a way to explore the Resorts during my vacation.
Unfortunately, the Walt Disney World website does not list an official
running trail at Animal Kingdom Lodge. A Cast Member shared that you could probably run along the sidewalk between Animal Kingdom Lodge
Jambo House and
Kidani Village, but I’m not sure the exact mileage you’d complete on that route. I also wouldn’t expect many views of the animals on the savanna during your run, as I believe the sidewalks are mostly along the Resort parking lots. This also means you should stay alert during your run, since there may be cars or buses driving through the Resort in the area that you’re running. Another option is to visit the
Zahanati Fitness Center, which is open 24 hours a day.
At this time, fun runs are not offered at Disney Resorts. When I check in to my Disney Resort, I always visit the Front Desk in the Lobby to get a copy of the
schedule of activities happening during my vacation. During that time, I try to ask about the fun runs because maybe if a lot of Guests show interest in that type of offering, it will encourage the Cast Members to plan a run! Many of the Disney Resorts plan
Disney Family Wellness activities, so I think a fun run would be a great addition to that lineup.
Sorry I didn’t have more news to share, Richard! Stay safe on your runs and enjoy those magical morning miles! If you have any more questions, please come visit us again at
planDisney!
Kaitlin