Prepare Your Appetite for the runDisney 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend!

Get ready to wine, dine and RUN! Get ready to be whisked off into a journey of good food and good company during the runDisney 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend’s Banquet Bash! As you gear up for the race weekend, we’re here to help make your Walt Disney World “run”cation a weekend to remember.

Be Our Guest with Race Weekend Tips

Make your race weekend an adventure in the great wide somewhere! Start things off 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:

• Thursday, November 2: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday, November 3: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, November 4: 11 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Prior to heading to the expo, all participants of #WineDineHalf 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.

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 ‘taste’ of what’s going to be offered! 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 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend 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:

Beverage Offerings for therunDisney Health & Fitness Expo

• Runfetti | vanilla cake-inspired ale made complete with marshmallow whipped cream | Playalinda Brewing Company
• "Imagination Fusion" | The infusion of Butterfly Pea Tea, with its striking blue hue, harmonizes with the zesty acidity of spiked lemonade to craft a cool and tangy purple beverage that's both visually captivating and refreshingly delightful. This drink will also feature mixed fruit boba, adding a delightful burst of flavor.
• "Fiesta Punch" | A non-alcoholic, fruit-infused delight suitable for guests of all ages, taking inspiration from the Colombian classic, Salpicón de Frutas. This refreshing concoction showcases the vibrant flavors of strawberry, mixed berries, and tart lime.

Food Offerings for therunDisney Health & Fitness Expo

• High Tea Scone Filled with Coronation Chicken | A tea infused apricot and cranberry scone stuffed with a spiced tea marinated chicken salad.
• Curious Cronuts | Cronut stuffed with a special surprise filling that’s sure to spark creativity.
• Colombian Arepas | Colombian Arepas Stuffed with Mozzarella Cheese highlighting the flavors of Columbia.

What’s the best part of a runDisney race weekend? Celebrating your accomplishments at Walt Disney World, of course! And the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is the perfect event for this because the celebration is built in! Participants, along with friends and family, can enjoy a race well-run during the exclusive runDisney Post-Race Party on Sunday, November 5 at EPCOT, a delicious ending to the event weekend. Learn more about everything you can enjoy here.

Run, then RELAX! After a race weekend of long miles, enjoy the tropical waters at the Disney Water Parks. #WineDineHalf Weekend participants and up to 3 Guests can enjoy 50% off 1-Day Water Park Ticket, available to purchase Nov. 1 – 8, 2023 (with a 7-day usage window once purchased.) To get your tickets, show a valid race bib either during the hours of the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo or at the main entrance of the Disney Water Parks!

It’s now time to lace up for the 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend! Share your delectable #WineDineHalf Weekend experience with us in social and 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.