Welcome to JessRunsHappy.com: come for the iffy running advice and overly-wordy race recaps, stay for the Star Wars fun!
As a Star Wars fan and a runner, it’s safe to say that the RunDisney Star Wars themed races are pretty much the best things ever. I mean, when you combine Star Wars with the elite experience of a RunDisney race, you can’t go wrong.
Looking for tips on what to expect in Disney races? Race-cation packing pointers? Running costume ideas? I’ve rounded up all of the posts I’ve written about my RunDisney Star Wars Races to help you out – enjoy!
2017 Rebel Challenge in Disneyland
2017 Dark Side Challenge in Walt Disney World
Star Wars Running Costumes
Costuming
Interested in creating your own Jakku Rey cosplay? Looking for tips on how to make a Rebel Legion approved Rey costume? Just want to build a quarterstaff that’ll help you get through the license renewal line at the DMV with no questions asked?
Here’s how I built the various pieces for my Jakku Rey, from head to toe:
- Rey’s Staff
- Rey’s Base Outfit: Shirt and Pants
- Rey’s Tabards & Arm Wraps
- Rey’s Accessories: Butt Bag, Belts, Bracer and Boots
- Rey’s Hair and Makeup
I also built a Resistance Rey outfit as well:
May the Force be with you!