Hello, Deanne! Welcome back to
planDisney! Thanks for bringing this question to us! As a
runDisney enthusiast, I would be scoping out fun opportunities to run at
Disney World, too. Getting miles in on vacation, and getting fun Disney merch and food. Count me in!
Unfortunately, Fun Runs did not start again after the pandemic. I’ve never heard of these activities before, but now that I have, I wish they’d bring them back! It may be the many
runDisney races I’ve run, but running at Disney World just makes sense.
The
Running Trails page on the Disney World website lists trails good for running if you still want to get some miles in on your own. I've run from the
Grand Floridian Resort, past the
Polynesian Village Resort to the Ticket and Transportation Center, and back. It was so great to look out across the
Seven Seas Lagoon to see
Cinderella Castle in the distance while running! Also, Fun Runs may be a part of history, but
runDisney is still very active. There are many great races, and the atmosphere is really excellent. Everyone is there to have a good time, and it’s fun to run through the parks and grab photos with your favorite characters. Did you know that
runDisney offers
Virtual Races? If you really wanted to recreate the Fun Run, you could register for the Virtual 5K and run the distance while at Disney World!
Deanne, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but don’t let that stop you from running where every mile is magical. I hope you enjoy your upcoming trip and create many lasting memories. If you have any other planning questions, come on back, and we’ll be happy to help at
planDisney. I hope you have a magical day!
Corey