Dale with Runners; Fable Runner; RunDisney
  • On Jul 24, 2025
    Cara from PA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi-hoping to get into springtime surprise 10k and am thinking about staying at one of the official WDW hotels near Disney Springs (using some extra Hilton points I have). What will transportation will be like race morning from hotel to start?

    Hi Cara, 

    Welcome to planDisney! Registration for the 2026 Springtime Surprise Weekend is coming up soon! Once you’re registered, training for your event is very important, but so is deciding where to stay for race weekend! Do you return to your hotel room to rest after a race, or will you be trekking more magical miles in the theme parks during your race weekend?

    Disney provides race transportation to and from all Walt Disney World Resorts, Shades of Green, and the Swan and Dolphin Resorts. If you book a Disney Springs area hotel, I recommend contacting the hotel before your visit to see if they are providing transportation for visitors participating in the weekend events.  If you’re using a ride share service to get to the starting line, there is a designated ride share drop-off area in the EPCOT parking lot. If you’re driving yourself, you must park in the EPCOT parking lot on race morning. Parking in the EPCOT lot is free before 6:00 AM on race mornings. In the past, it was recommended that all participants arrive at EPCOT by 4:00 AM on race mornings. This information is subject to change; however, an Official Digital Expo & Event Guide will be shared on the runDisney website before the race weekend, so you can make sure you arrive at the event on time. 

    Good luck registering for the Springtime Surprise, Cara! I love the themes this year! Winnie the Pooh and Tigger for the 10K is such a cute theme. Don’t forget to take your medal to a character meal at The Crystal Palace, or over to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, where you can even find some friends from Hundred Acre Woods meeting Guests at the Thotful Spot! If you have any more questions, please come see us again at planDisney!

    Kaitlin
thumbnail image for Kaitlin

Meet the Panelist: Kaitlin, Indiana

Hi friends! I'm Kaitlin, a wife and mom to two young boys. I can always be found with a list of the latest and greatest snacks and treats at Walt Disney World, and sometimes I'm even willing to share those snacks with my family. In the meantime, I'm here to help answer your questions about your vacation to Walt Disney World Resort!  Learn More About Kaitlin

Related Video

  • thumbnail image for Beginner’s Guide to runDisney | planDisney Podcast – Season 3 Episode 3

Didn't find what you were looking for? Click the Ask a Question button to open the Ask a Question dialogue box. If you are not logged in a dialogue box will appear to signin in order to ask a question.

To submit your question, please log in now if you have not already done so.

Ask a QuestionOpens the Ask a Question dialog box.
x

Update Browser

For a better experience browsing this website, please download an updated version of Internet Explorer.


Or you can continue browsing without updating.