Your Guide to the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Expo
Event week is finally here for the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and runners will soon be heading to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo. Take a look at what’s new for this year and tips on what you won’t want to miss!
Taking place over three days beginning Thursday, November 1, the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo is your headquarters for everything you need race weekend… and more! Open to the public, this year’s event Expo hours are:
- Thursday, November 1 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 2 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 3 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Race Bib & Shirt Pick-up
Running in one of the weekend events? Be sure to pick up your race bib at the Expo prior to your scheduled event. All race bibs will be available for pick-up in The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. To pick up your participant race shirt and gEAR Bag, you’ll want to stop by the VISA Athletic Center. For details on what you’ll need in order to pick up your race bib along with maps to help you navigate the Expo, please visit the Digital Event Guide here.
Commemorative Merchandise
No race weekend would be complete without bringing home merchandise to commemorate your weekend accomplishments! Stop by The Arena at the Expo for race weekend performance apparel, limited-release pins and more! Visit the Disney Parks Blog for a ‘taste’ of what’s going to be offered!
Specialty Food & Beverages
What would the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend be without specialty food and beverage offerings? Available in various locations throughout the Expo, you’ll find a variety of delectable items ranging from tasty snacks to a craft beer brewed specifically for the event! Here’s a few of the menu highlights:
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Food Items:
- Beer Cheese Pretzels
- Dijon Mustard Chicken Couscous or Quinoa Bowl
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Beverages:
- Playalinda Brewing Co. Rasberry Rose Wheat, Titusville, FL
- Tampa Bay Brewing Co. I Am Brut IPA, Tampa, FL
- Frozen Mimosas
- Champagne with 13.1 chocolate Mickey Topper
runDisney Interactive Zone
From pre-race yoga and Jeff Galloway training tips to presentations from a Disney artist and pin trading, stop by the runDisney Interactive Zone for free activities to do with friends, family and fellow participants. Located on the upper level of the VISA Athletic Center, all activities are open to Guests of all ages and require no special attire or previous experience. Click here to view the activity descriptions and schedule of events.
Exhibitors
Be sure to also check out the variety of exhibitors that will be present in the VISA Athletic Center featuring products such as fitness apparel, footwear, sunglasses, tech products and healthy products.
For more details about the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo during Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, please head over to the Official Digital Event Guide. Share out your race weekend moments in social using #WineDineHalf!