Princess Half CollageThis weekend, you can expect to see more tiaras and tutus at theย Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort than normal!

One of the largest women-specific running events in the nation, the 5th Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend, kicks off today! More than 36,000 runners are expected to participate in this weekend’s races. Participants this year represent all 50 states and over 30 countries!

Disneyโ€™s Princess Half Marathon Weekend is made up of several events – theย Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Royal Family 5Kย andย runDisney Kidsโ€™ Racesย on Saturday, Disneyโ€™s Princess Half Marathonย on Sunday, and theย Disney Fit for a Princess Expoย at Disneyโ€™s Coronado Springs Resort.

runDisney is a series of events that provides runnersย unique opportunities to run through Disney theme parks.ย Each year, more thanย 100,000 running enthusiasts participate inย runDisney events. Off to Neverland Travelยฎย has helped many guests plan runDisney trips in which theyย earn Disney-themed medals,ย experience legendary Disneyย entertainment and guest service, andย ultimately celebrate their accomplishments with a Disney vacation!

Upcomingย runDisney events include:

  • Expedition Everestยฎย Challenge – May 4, 2013
  • Disneylandยฎย Half Marathon Weekend – Aug. 30 – Sep. 1, 2013
  • The Twilight Zone Tower of Terrorโ„ขย 10-Miler Weekend – Oct. 4-5, 2013
  • Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend – Nov. 8-9, 2013
  • Walt Disney Worldยฎย Marathon Weekend – Jan. 9-12, 2014
  • Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend – Jan. 17-19, 2014

Contact yourย Magic Makerยฎย today for more information on participating in an upcomingย runDisney event.

Good luck to all our guests,ย Magic Makersยฎ,ย andย their families participating in this weekend’s races! Run swiftly, safely, and have fun!