A Spectator’s Royal Guide to the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
As runners prepare for their fairy-tale finish, friends and family are an important part of their storybook experience. Have an enchanting weekend during the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals with these tips for your royal race weekend:
runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
The runDisney Health & Fitness Expo welcomes all royalty (and general public) to a three-day event at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Join your runner in picking up their race bibs, check out the event weekend merchandise and exhibitors, and capturing that memorable photo opportunity for them. Make sure you don’t miss the special food and beverage offerings at various locations at the Expo.
Hours for the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo:
- Thursday, February 21: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday, February 22: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, February 23: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Race Weekend Extras
Add a little sparkle to your runner’s race weekend experience. Surprise your loved one during their weekend of accomplishments with a Disney Princess-themed floral arrangement, custom gift basket, or in-room celebration delivered to their Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Visit the Disney Floral & Gifts booth in the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo for more information.
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Events
Don’t miss a moment of your runner’s happily ever after! Make the most of supporting your athlete with these tips:
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Runner Tracking: Whether you’re at home or waiting at the finish line, follow along with your athlete using Running Tracking to increase your possibility of seeing them cross. Sign up here or text PHM to 38909.
- Note: Tracking is only available for 10K and Half Marathon participants.
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Spectator Viewing: Want to be part of the action on your runner’s race day? There are many different viewing locations for Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend events. Take a look at the viewing locations here and also check out the start/finish area maps for each race below.
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Viewing locations are available on course and Start and Finish Lines
- On-course viewpoint locations
- Staging Maps: Start / Finish
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- Weekend Transportation: Spectators staying at a Walt Disney World Host Resort are encouraged to take complimentary run Disney Event Transportation throughout the weekend. Spectators not staying at a Host Resort will need to provide their own transportation to all race weekend events. For further transportation details including times, maps and driving directions, please visit here.
Most of all, have fun! Getting involved during the race weekend will motivate your runner and ensure a great time for all. Be sure to share your royal race weekend moments in social using #PrincessHalf.