Registration for the Star Wars™ Virtual Half Marathon and the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge are now open!
Register today!
THE EVENT
Race through the galaxy on a course of your choosing for the inaugural Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon! Whether you break up your 13.1 miles over multiple days or rack up the mileage all at once, runners will earn a one-of-a-kind, Star Wars-themed medal for their accomplishment. Don't miss out on this Star Wars adventure like no other.
Plus, you can enhance your Star Wars race journey by participating in both the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon at home and the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon taking place on April 22, 2018 at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. Those who take on this ultimate Star Wars challenge will earn the coveted runDisney Kessel Run Challenge medal!
Important Information for runDisney Kessel Run Challenge:
In order to participate in the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge, runners must be registered for the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon or Star Wars First Order Challenge PLUS the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge.
The Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon and Star Wars First Order Challenge are subject to eligibility requirements and capacity limits. runDisney Kessel Run Challenge participants must complete the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon within the pacing requirements in order to receive their Kessel Run Challenge medal.
Registration Dates: January 3 – February 28, 2018
Completion Timeframe: January 3 – March 31, 2018
Rule the galaxy from your own backyard!
The Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon lets you run at your own pace, on your own course! This virtual race is the perfect way to get experience running the half marathon distance or train for an upcoming runDisney race from home—on a treadmill, in your neighborhood or any course you choose!
Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon Highlights:
13.1 mile run on course of runner's choosing
Share your experiences at #StarWarsVirtualHalf
Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon Participants Receive:
Commemorative Star Wars Finisher Medal*
Downloadable Race Bib
Downloadable Finisher Certificate
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time.
*Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon participants ONLY will receive their commemorative medal in the mail at the physical address provided at the point of registration. Please note that medals cannot be shipped to a PO Box or APO Box. In addition, medals shipped outside the U.S. will require an international shipping charge of $10 per race.
Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
runDisney Kessel Run Challenge
Registration Dates: January 3 – February 28, 2018
Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon
Completion Timeframe: January 3 – March 31, 2018
Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon
April 22, 2018 at Walt Disney World® Resort, Florida
The ultimate Star Wars running challenge!
Do you think you can make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs? Then, accept the greatest Star Wars challenge by combining your Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon with the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon at Walt Disney World® Resort for the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge! To learn more about the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon visit the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side race event page.
You must register for the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge PLUS the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon OR Star Wars First Order Challenge in order to participate in the runDisney Kessel Run Challenge.
runDisney Kessel Run Challenge Participants Receive:
Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon Medal, runDisney Kessel Run Challenge Medal* and Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side race entitlements
Downloadable Race Bib for Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon
Star Wars-themed keepsake
runDisney Kessel Run Challenge Important Details:
Kessel Run Challenge participants will receive their Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon medal and Star Wars-themed keepsake at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo during the Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side race weekend.
Upon completion of the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon within the pacing requirements, participants will be awarded the coveted Kessel Run Challenge medal in addition to their Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon medal.
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time.
*runDisney Kessel Run Challenge participants must complete the Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon within the pacing requirements in order to receive their Kessel Run Challenge medal.
Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any race for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
More info @ runDisney.com