Be Royal Ready for the runDisney 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend!
It’s almost time to channel your inner hero as the runDisney 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE® is just around the corner! As you get ready to run your happily ever after, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know to be prepared for the enchanting event and how to add a little extra magic to your Walt Disney World “run”cation.
Regal Race Weekend Tips
Start your royal race weekend on the right foot by visiting the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Taking place over three days beginning Thursday, the Expo is your headquarters for everything you need for the race weekend. Plan to stop by during the following hours of operations:
- Thursday, February 22: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Friday, February 23: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, February 24: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Prior to heading to the Expo, all participants of #PrincessHalf weekend events will need to have completed their waiver and have either a screenshot or a print of their Expo Check-in Pass to be able to pick-up their race bib.
For your source of all race weekend operational details, be sure to also become familiar with our official Digital Expo & Event Guide for the 2024 Disney Princess Marathon Weekend. Filled with information on everything from the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo to race day, you’ll want to be sure to save this guide to reference leading up to the event.
Celebrate your weekend accomplishments by bringing home official commemorative merchandise! Visit AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports during the Expo for race weekend performance apparel, drinkware and more! Visit here for a small preview of what’s going to be offered! Access your place in line for the first day of the runDisney Merchandise Shop from the comfort of your Walt Disney World Resort Hotel or home by joining our virtual queue. Keep in mind, the virtual queue will be the only way to access the shop on the first day of the Expo. For more information on the virtual queue process, please visit here.
Even running royalty needs to fuel up for race day, so what better way than to try some of the specialty food & beverage offerings available at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo? Available in various locations throughout the Expo, you’ll find a variety of delectable dishes, with many taking inspiration from the Disney Princesses and Queens we are celebrating throughout the weekend. Here’s a few of the menu highlights:
- “Princess Pasta” | Be treated like royalty as we tangle your taste buds with Princess Pasta, with flavors that will have you feeling ready for any adventure.
- Nitro Frozen Popcorn | TExperience the feeling of being frozen without all the ice with Nitro Frozen Popcorn.
- Bayou Gumbo | Celebrate like its Mardi Gras with our Louisiana Bayou-style Gumbo, sure to keep you moving and grooving from race to race.
Picture perfect runDisney memories! Capturing those magical on-course moments are extremely important for many of our runners. Be prepared for getting great race day photos with these tips from our friends at Disney PhotoPass. Add an extra touch of magic to your photos in social with these specially designed Giphy stickers, perfect for sharing “I Did It!”
Run, then RELAX! After a race weekend of long miles, enjoy the tropical waters at Disney’s Blizzard Beach. #PrincessHalf Weekend runners and up to 3 Guests can enjoy 50% off 1-Day Water Park tickets for purchase February 22 – 28, 2024.* To purchase your tickets, show either a valid race bib or medal during the hours of the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Box Office or at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Ticket Window!
Now you’re ready for your fairytale finish during the 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE® ! What events will you be running this weekend? Share with us on social using #PrincessHalf on Facebook, Instagram and Threads.
*Special ticket offer is available just for participants of Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend and up to three Guests for just $32.00 + tax (children ages 3-9 just $29.00 + tax.) This promotional ticket can be purchased between 2/22/24 and 2/28/24 and must be used within 7 days from the date of purchase. Tickets can be purchased at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Box Office.