Give a chEAR as the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is Almost Here!
The time has come for you to join us in running our most magical race weekend during The World’s Most Magical Celebration as part of the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! As you get ready for this extraordinary race weekend and some truly magical miles, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know to be prepared for the enchanting event.
Race Weekend Tips
Start your race weekend off by visiting the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Taking place over four days beginning Wednesday, the expo is your headquarters for everything you need for the race weekend. Plan to stop by during the following hours of operations:
- Wednesday, January 5: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Thursday, January 6: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
- Friday, January 7: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, January 8: 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Prior to heading to the expo, all participants of #WDWMarathon 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. Watch the above video to learn more about this year’s new process for signing your form digitally.
Celebrate your weekend accomplishments by bringing home official commemorative merchandise! Stop by the AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports during the expo for race weekend performance apparel, drinkware and more! Visit herefor a sneak peek of what’s going to be offered.
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 items ranging from tasty meals to a craft beer brewed specifically for the event! Here’s a few of the menu highlights:
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Playalinda ’71 Orange Pale Ale
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Popcorn Chicken: Honey Siracha Boneless Chicken, Fresh Popcorn, Candied Garlic and Chives served in a festive popcorn bucket
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Chicken Tostada : Adobo braised Chicken, avocado crème, pico de gallo, shaved red cabbage, jalapeños, and cilantro
- *Vegan option available featuring Adobo impossible mix, pico de gallo, shaved red cabbage, jalapeños , cilantro and shredded vegan cheese
Have an Enchanted Time With These Extras
No runDisney race would be complete without adding a touch of character to your attire! Need some inspiration? Here are a few style tutorials to get you started:
Crushed those magical miles? Share your #WDWMarathon experience on social and add even more character to your posts with our themed Giphy stickers, perfect for sharing a celebratory “I Did It!”
Don’t forget to celebrate your accomplishments in true Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary style while on your ‘run’cation! We’ve pulled together a few ways to enjoy everything from shimmering décor, magical photo ops, specialty food & beverage and more!
It’s now time to lace up for the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! What events will you be running this weekend? Share with us on social using #WDWMarathon on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to visit www.runDisney.com to stay up-to-date on the latest event information and news.