In 11 days I am going to do something insane! Very insane! But let me back up. 2 years ago, I started running with the sole purpose of running my very first half marathon at Disney. So in January of 2010 I began the couch to 5K program and slowly worked myself up to a 5K. I then trained for a 10K in May and then began training for the Walt Disney World half marathon in January 2011. And from the moment I crossed the starting line, I. was. hooked!
There is nothing like a runDisney event! Nothing compares. There is something so magical about the whole weekend and Disney does a fantastic job with it. From the Expo, to the transportation to and from the starting line, to all the characters and volunteers out of the course. It hardly felt like I ran 13.1 miles! It was over before I knew it and had me craving more.
And now, this is what I covet.
And to top it off, this is the 20th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon so I am sure there will be a special Marathon medal and they are already teasing us about a spectacular surprise at mile 20. Wonder what it could be? Hmmmm, Beer? Mickey Ears Chocolate Ice Cream? Turkey Leg?
So who is with me? Who will be joining in on this madness with me? I know I have about 500 close friends on Facebook that will be with me that weekend running either the half, full or both! As you all know I am also a Disney Travel Agent, and anyone that books their Disney Marathon Weekend Trip through me, I will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Here is a copy of the schedule of events as posted on runDisney. Hope to see you out on the course!
Schedule
Packet Pick-Up
Location: Jostens® Center and HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
All runners are required to attend Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo for race number and Packet Pick-Up. You will need to download your personalized race number pick-up card/waiver form online and bring it with you to Packet Pick-Up at the Expo when it becomes available online before the event.
Disney’s Health & Fitness Expo
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013
9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013
runDisney Kids’ Races
ESPN Wide World of Sports Track & Field Complex
3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013
11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013
11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Mickey Mile
ESPN Wide World of Sports Track & Field Complex
4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013
12:30 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013
12:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Pasta in the Park Party
Epcot®
6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2013
6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013
6:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Disney Family Fun Run 5K
Epcot®
6:30 a.m. on Friday, January 11, 2013
Walt Disney World® Half Marathon presented by Cigna
Start/Finish: Epcot®
5:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 12, 2013
Walt Disney World® Marathon presented by Cigna
Start/Finish: Epcot®
5:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2012
Downtown Disney® After Party
Downtown Disney Westside
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2013
After all that training and mileage, it’s time to indulge and unwind! Runners, join us at Downtown Disney Westside to celebrate your finish with friends and family. Enjoy food, music and last minute commemorative merchandise shopping. Admission to the Downtown Disney® After Party is open to race participants, their guests and the public.
All event information is subject to change.
