With the New Year in full swing, we all have that New Year’s Resolution to take care of.  I have decided to start running again. All my years in the military, running was an essential part of the training.  Disney started to sponsor running events and began with a moderate turnout.  Today Run Disney has become a destination running location. 

     The Biggest event for a runner is the marathon 26.2 miles. Disney headlines the Marathon and Half Marathon each weekend they run.  This is not the only events going on around the Magic Kingdom. Run Disney also hosts events for those who want a race to propel their fitness.  10k’s and 5k’s are just the right event for that challenge.

Photo by Matt Stroshane, great caption of the Marathon Starting line.

Run Disney would not be complete without an event for the family and kids. The family fun run 5K’s are excellent for you and the family to take a nice tour around the Disney Parks. Don’t forget the Disney themed kid races that end with a Disney-themed finisher medal. 

Run Disney hosts events throughout the year that are set to a specific Disney Theme. The events are exciting almost everyone dresses up for the run. The latest event was The Tinker Bell Half Marathon. A lot of the girl runners were dressed in tink’s green dress to play the part. The event was this January 2014. These events look so exciting, the pictures alone makes you want to get out there and enjoy running!

Disney partnered with New Balance to create a shoe for the races. Each shoe has a Disney theme with the superb quality we all love in New Balance.  I personally switched to New Balance 5 years ago and never looked back.

 

Here are some of the memories of past and present races. 

Before the events Disney has an expo for runners to talk with experts about products, nutrition, and pick up their race packets. This is the place for your new merchandise, check out the latest in gear, fitness apparel, footwear, sunglasses, and anything else you want.

I look forward to taking my entire family to participate in an event this year, 2014.  I am not sure how well we will do but just having the opportunity to get over to Orlando and enjoy the park is amazing!

* Participants must attend Packet Pick-up at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to receive their race packet, bib, and t-shirt. Finisher medallions will be distributed to finishers after the race. None of these items will be mailed to registrants that did not participate. This is from the rundisney.com website.