Get Ready for a Royal Race Weekend as the runDisney 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is Almost Here!

It’s time to trade your glass slippers for running shoes as the 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by CORKCICLE® is almost here! 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

To truly see how far you can go, first start your race weekend adventure by visiting the runDisney® Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Taking place over three days beginning this Thursday, the Expo is your headquarters for everything you need for the race weekend. Plan to stop by during the following hours of operations:

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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. Learn more about the process for signing your form digitally!

For your source of all race weekend operational details, be sure to also become familiar with our official Digital Expo & Event Guide for the 2023 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 in true runDisney fashion 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 sneak peek of what’s going to be offered! New for this year, rather than waiting in a standby line, you can access 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.

What would the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo be without specialty food & beverage? Available in various locations throughout the Expo, you’ll find a variety of delectable dishes, with many taking inspiration from the Disney Princesses we are celebrating throughout the weekend. Here’s a few of the menu highlights:

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.

Bring the magic of weekend event theme films to your ears and stay motivated throughout your races with this playlist from our friends at Walt Disney Records. Add a touch of character to your race weekend story with these specially designed Giphy stickers, perfect for sharing “I Did It!”

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Run, then RELAX! After a race weekend of long miles, enjoy the tropical waters at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. #PrincessHalf Weekend runners and up to 3 Guests can enjoy 50% off 1-Day Water Park Ticket for purchase February 22 – March 1, 2023.** To purchase your tickets, show a valid race bib either 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 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend! What events will you be running this weekend? Share with us on social using #PrincessHalf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to visit www.runDisney.com to stay up-to-date on the latest event information and news.

* Guests must be located within a 45-mile radius of the Walt Disney World® Resort and have Location Services turned on within the My Disney Experience app in order to join the virtual queue. Joining the virtual queue does not grant any or immediate access to the runDisney Merchandise Shop. Virtual queues are limited in capacity and subject to availability. Club runDisney Gold and Platinum Members do not need to join the Virtual Queue to access their early shopping window at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo.

** 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 2/22/23 and 3/1/23 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 during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo or at Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park Ticket Window using your official race bib. All parties must be present at time of purchase.