Planning Your ‘Run’cation – 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Are you signed up to run to the finish line during the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend? If so, you are in the home stretch of preparing for the event. And, since the popular race weekend takes places at the Walt Disney World Resort, the race is much more than a run – it’s a run”cation” – so prepare correctly!
Be Prepared!
The first stop when you arrive at Walt Disney World for the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend should be a visit to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo. The Expo serves as the headquarters for all race weekends and is where all participants can pick up their race bibs, purchase some race-exclusive merchandise, and check out all the vendors. While there, make sure to also check out the limited edition food and beverage offerings including this adorable champagne flute with a chocolate Mickey Half Marathon topper!
The hours for the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo during the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend are as follows:
- Thursday, November 1, 2018 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Friday, November 2, 2018 | 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturday, November 3, 2018 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy Every Magical Moment!
Complimentary transportation is offered to all 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend events for guests who are staying at Walt Disney World Resorts, Shades of Green, and Swan & Dolphin Hotels. For a pre-race snack, guests are invited to stop by their resort’s food and beverage locations for special items created just for runners!
For those bringing their own cheering squad, spectator areas are set up at the beginning and end of each event. For a little extra magic, Ch’EAR Squad Packages are available for purchase which include VIP seating at the finish line and some runDisney swag! For additional information on Ch’EAR Squad Packages, please CLICK HERE.
Celebrate!
Once your race or races are complete, now is the time to enjoy some wine and dine! And, there sure of plenty of different ways to celebrate around the Walt Disney World Resort. The perfect place to start is by going around the “world” at the Post-Race Party in Epcot at the 2018 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. All are invited to the Post-Race Party including spectators, friends, and families.
While partying your way around Walt Disney World, make sure to show off all that hard-earned bling that you earned! Remember to take photos of you and your medal in front of Spaceship Earth, around Epcot’s World Showcase, and Cinderella Castle just to name a few.
All races for the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend are sold out. However, spots may still be available for future weekends including the Princess Half Marathon Weekend and Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend.
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