Your Royal Guide to 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Expo

Hear ye, hear ye! The most enchanting race weekend is almost here as princesses and princes alike make their way to Walt Disney World Resort for the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children's Miracle Networks Hospitals. As runners gear up for this week’s runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, get familiar with what’s new and what you won’t want to miss!

Free and open to the public, the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo takes place over three days beginning February 21. As your headquarters for everything you need for the race weekend, be sure to stop by during the following hours of operation:

• Thursday, February 21: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Friday, February 22: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, February 23: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Race Bib & Shirt Pick-up

Start off your storybook weekend by picking-up your race bib at the Expo prior to your scheduled event. All race bibs will be available for pick-up in the HP Field House and runners will need to bring valid photo ID and signed waiver with them. From there, head to the VISA Athletic Center to pick up your participant shirt and gEAR Bag. For additional details and location maps, please visit the Digital Event Guide here.

Commemorative Merchandise

No royal race weekend would be complete without bringing home merchandise to commemorate your weekend accomplishments! This year’s enchanting offerings will be sure to awaken your dreams with art that highlights some of the classic Disney Princesses. Stop by the The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports at the Expo for race weekend performance apparel, limited release pins, and more! Click here for a preview of this year's merchandise.

Specialty Food & Beverage

Add a little taste of magic to your Expo experience with specialty food and beverage available in various locations throughout the Expo! From a craft beer brewed specifically for the event to tasty protein bites, here are a few of the menu highlights:

• Food Items:

  • Protein Bites
  • Beer Cheese Pretzels
  • Dijon Mustard Chicken Couscous or Quinoa Bowl

• Beverages:

  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Glitterberry Wheat, Titusville, FL
  • Frozen Mimosas
  • Champagne with chocolate Minnie Topper

runDisney Expo Extras

Be sure to check out the variety of exhibitors that will be present at the VISA Athletic Center, featuring products such as fitness apparel, footwear, sunglasses, tech products and healthy products.

The runDisney Interactive Zone also returns to the Expo featuring free activities available to all runners, friends and family. From meditation and foam rolling to a hands-on animation activity, stop by the upper level of the VISA Athletic Center to enjoy a variety of activities that require no special attire or previous experience. Click hereto view the full schedule of events plus activity descriptions.

For more details about the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo, please head over to the Official Digital Event Guide. Share out your race weekend moments in social using #PrincessHalf!