Your Guide to the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Expo!

Oh BOY! The most magical race weekend on Earth is finally here as people make their way to Central Florida for the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna. As you get ready to head to this week’s run Disney Health & Fitness Expo at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, have a look at what’s new and tips on what you won’t want to miss.

Free and open to the public, the run Disney Health & Fitness Expo takes place over four days beginning January 9. Your headquarters for everything you need for the race weekend, be sure to stop by during the following hours of operation:

• Wednesday, January 9: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Thursday, January 10: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday, January 11: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday, January 12: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Race Bib & Shirt Pick-up

All runners participating in the weekend’s events will need to pick up their race bibs at the Expo prior to their scheduled event. Race bibs for all events will be available in the HP Field House.Don’t forget to bring a valid photo ID and your signed waiver to pick up your race bib. Tip: Download your participant waiver ahead of time and print here. From there, head to the VISA Athletic Center to pick up your participant race shirt and gEAR Bag. If you are participating in the Dopey Challenge or Disney Castaway Cay Challenge, you will be able to pick up your race shirts and gEAR Bag in the HP Field House. For additional details including Expo maps, please visit the Digital Event Guide here.

Commemorative Merchandise

Celebrate your exciting race accomplishments by bringing home commemorative event merchandise! This year’s event merchandise collection captures the fun, whimsical side of the classic Disney characters, celebrating the “Fab Five” in true fashion. Stop by the The Arena for race weekend performance apparel, limited-release pins and more! Visit the Disney Parks Blog for a sneak peek of what’s going to be available.

Specialty Food & Beverage

Get in those last minute pre-race treats with specialty food and beverage available in various locations throughout the Expo! From a craft beer brewed just for the event to tasty protein bites, here are a few of the menu highlights:

• Food Items:

  • Protein Bites
  • Smoked Turkey Sandwich on a Pretzel Bun
  • Dijon Mustard Chicken Couscous or Quinoa Bowl

• Beverages:

  • Tampa Bay Brewing Co. Fairytale Blue Ale, Tampa, FL
  • Playalinda Brewing Co. Sunrise Brunch Orange Pale Ale, Titusville, FL
  • Frozen Mimosas
  • Champagne with chocolate Mickey Topper

Cigna’s Health Improvement Tour

Our presenting sponsor, Cigna, has been providing free health screenings across the country in their mobile clinic and their next stop is ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the Expo. Be sure to stop by at the front of ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to learn more!

run Disney Interactive Zone

The run Disney Interactive Zone returns to the Expo featuring a range of free activities available to all runners and their friends and family. From pre-race yoga and foam rolling to training tips from Jeff Galloway, 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 here to view the full schedule of events plus activity descriptions.

Be sure to check out the variety of exhibitors that will be present in the VISA Athletic Center as well featuring products such as fitness apparel, footwear, sunglasses, tech products and healthy products. Click here for a look at which exhibitor booths will be at this year’s Expo.

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