2019 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Themes Are Revealed
The Star Wars Rival Run Weekend will be taking place this April 2019. This year, Disney announced that it’s fourth Star Wars race weekend will be themed after the epic rivalries from the fan-favorite series.
The Star Wars Rival Run Race Themes
This week, Disney announced the individual race themes for the Rival Run weekend. Each race will feature a rivalry between the dark side and the light side.
- 5k Star Wars Rival Run: Finn and Captain Phasma
- 10k Star Wars Rival Run: Han Solo and Boba Fett
- Half Marathon Star Wars Rival Run: Rey and Kylo Ren
- Star Wars Rival Run Challenge: Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader
- runDisney Kids Races: BB-8 and BB-9E
The Virtual Half Marathon
The Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon is open to runners who would like to participate in a runDisney event from home. You can run on your treadmill, through your neighborhood, or anywhere you would like to complete the 13.1 mile event. Runners have the option to break up the distance over a span of days rather than completing it at one time.
The Kessel Run Challenge
The runDisney Kessel Run Challenge is available for anyone who is looking to really “get their run on”. Participants will run in the Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon at Walt Disney World Resort as well as the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon from home.
Light Side vs Dark Side
Anyone registered in the 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and Challenge by January 15th can choose their side so that it may be reflected in the design of their race bib. Will you choose the light side or the dark side?
Participants will enjoy a full Star Wars experience as they encounter their favorite characters along the way. There are still spots remaining for the Star Wars Rival Run Weekend and for the Star Wars Virtual Half Marathon.
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