Spending time in Orlando is fun for travelers year-round, but if you’re heading this way toward the beginning of a new year, you’ll be right on time to enjoy the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Disney World. Grab your running shoes and get ready for a magical experience that’s always one-of-a-kind!
Run Your Way to Fun and Meaningful Moments in Orlando in 2024
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend in Orlando is scheduled to be held from February 22 through February 26, 2024. It’s a chance for participants to discover their inner hero alongside other athletes who share a love for running and Disney fun in tandem. The beauty of this experience is that there are options to push your skills as an athlete to the test and see just how far you can take your dreams in a place where magical moments matter. This race is about crossing the finish line, but it’s also designed as a chance to share acts of kindness along the way. Whether you sign up for a single race or take part in multiple events, you’ll find your heart for the journey is one that beats in other athletes too. The Princess Half Marathon Weekend brings people together in an unforgettable way and it’s an event that will likely bring you back year after year.
Weekend Events for Participants
Despite what the name might indicate, the Princess Half Marathon Weekend in Orlando is more than just simply a half marathon. While that’s certainly an important part of the lineup, the weekend of running fun is filled with special events for athletes to sign up for! Depending on availability, participants can pair their races or stick with their favorite and cheer on athletes putting their skills to work in the others.
The Disney Princess 5K
This event will be held on February 23, 2024, starting at 5:00 am at the Walt Disney World Resort. It’s presented by Corkcicle and is themed around Disney’s favorite mermaid Aerial. Participants are encouraged to show up in their best underwater-themed garb and no matter when you cross the finish line, you can count on enjoying a medal to commemorate your experience. The registration fee for this event is $117.99 starting December 12, 2023.
The Disney Princess 10K
For those looking to extend their race route, the Disney Princess 10K presented by Corkcicle could be the right choice. This race will be held on February 24, 2024, and is themed around the Disney Movie “Tangled.” The registration fee is $160.99.
The Disney Princess Half Marathon
A true highlight of this Corkcicle-presented weekend is the Disney Princess Half Marathon which will be hosted on February 25, 2024, and this year, will be themed around Disney Princess Tiana. The registration fee is $242.00 for this 13.1-mile race through the Walt Disney World Resort. You’ll encounter an array of Disney characters to encourage you along the way and there are on-course and post-course refreshments available too. Every participant in the half marathon gets a shirt, a medal, and a finisher certificate.
The Disney Fairytale Challenge
Those participants who decide to complete both the 10K and the half marathon races will be deemed part of the official Anna and Elsa-inspired Disney Fairytale Challenge. This prestigious group will receive specialized medals and in total, will cover 19.3 miles of resort terrain over two days.
Fun Beyond the Running Events
The Princess Half Marathon Weekend in Orlando also includes Disney Princess yoga on the lineup of events. This session is held on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Magic Kingdom and is designed to be a relaxing and restorative end to a magical weekend of running. The yoga session is hosted near Cinderella’s Castle and includes an hour of instructor-led yoga complete with a mat and complimentary water. In addition to yoga, there are options for those who can’t attend events in person to participate in virtual races during this fun-filled weekend. You can sign up and register online and then run your way to fun in your city of choice to be a part of the experience from afar.
An Experience for a Greater Cause
Proceeds from the Princess Half Marathon Weekend in Orlando are directed towards the Starlight Children’s Foundation. This organization delivers happiness to seriously ill children and their families who are being treated at more than 800 healthcare facilities across the country. That’s something participants can feel great about!
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