runDisney's 12Ks of Christmas Returns for 2025 with a Muppet Makeover

It's time to lace your shoes up. It's time to run a race.

runDisney is gearing up for a special Christmas edition of their virtual running series featuring the iconic Muppets.

What’s Happening:

  • While the holidays are still several months away, runDisney’s newest event will have you ready to lace-up your running shoes.
  • In celebration of The Muppets’ 70th anniversary, this year’s Virtual 12Ks of Christmas event takes inspiration from the iconic Jim Henson puppets that have charmed families with their chaos for 7 decades.
  • Featuring a series of three 4K races hosted by different Muppet mainstays, participants will be able to complete their at-home races at their own pace through the month of December.

Miss Piggy and Foo Foo 4K

Gonzo and Camilla 4K

Kermit and Robin 4K

  • runDisney also gives runners the ability to create their own customizable race bibs and finisher certificates.
  • General Registration for the event opens on August 19th at 10AM ET.
  • The $267 fee includes four event-exclusive shoe charms that double as medals, a Brooks running beanie, a Holiday CORKCICLE mug, and a box of Twinings holiday tea.
  • Over on Instagram, runDisney and The Muppets shared a fun podcast episode announcing the new themes.

  • This year’s event is set to benefit Toys for Tots, a non profit dedicated to providing disadvantaged kids across the nation with gifts.
  • You can learn more about the event here.

Jim Henson Monsters Cereal Makeover:

  • As Boo Berry, Franken Berry, and Count Chocula return for 2025, The Jim Henson Company is celebrating their 70th anniversary by bringing the iconic characters into puppet form.
  • The Halloween holiday crossover will be seen on boxes of the cereals as they hit grocery store shelves, but can also be enjoyed in a new official merchandise collection.
  • You can learn more about the Jim Henson x Monster Cereals collab here.

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Maxon Faber
Based in Los Angeles, California, Maxon is roller coaster and musical theatre nerd. His favorite dinosaur is the parasaurolophus, specifically the one in Jurassic World: The Ride.