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Looking
for something different to do on your next Disney Vacation? A Run Disney run
may be just the thing to change up your Disney Vacation. Each year the Disney
Parks hold a number of runs, Disneyland hosts the Tinkerbell and Disneyland
Half marathons while Disneyworld holds five races each year, including the
Expedition Everest Challenge, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-miler, Wine and
Dine half marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, and the Disney Princess Half
Marathon.
The
above runs may say they are half marathons or full marathons, but many of them
include different options for runners of varying experience levels. Many runs
offer kids races and shorter 5 k runs. Along with these options, the Expedition
Everest Challenge also offers a family edition of the race where families can
register to compete as a team of 2-6 people.
The
cost to participate in the runs varies widely depending on which weekend you
wish to participate in and which length event interests you. The cost covers
registration as well as a participation prize pack that varies depending on
event. Many of the races do sell out and are popular attractions, so be sure to
book quickly when the event you are interested in opens up for registration.
Each
of the runs has a finish line party, admission to some parties is included with
the registration cost but this varies on the race, otherwise additional party
passes may be purchased for a cost. Family and friends are welcome to purchase
admission to the post-race parties as well but tickets are limited. Another
popular option on race weekends is adding a spa package at one of the Disney
Spas such as at the Grand Californian and Grand Floridian Hotels, guests
wishing to have a spa treatment on these weekends should consider booking spa
services in advance of traveling (407-WDW-SPAS).
There are some cool products available for runners, or for those who like to pretend they might run someday:
Prior
to the start of the race, participants must pick up their race package from a
designated location, for Disneyworld runs this is usually in the ESPN Wide
World of Sports complex. As previously noted many of the races do sell out and
so it is advisable to register for the race of your choice as early as
possible. Registration can be done online at rundisney.com, and is straightforward.
By Melissa, melissa@traveltimetravel.com