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13.1 Reasons To Sign Up For A Disney World Half Marathon, Right Now

You get to run through Cinderella’s CASTLE.

Isabel Barganier

Mar 26, 2018

Auburn University

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Isabel Barganier

Running a race in Disney World is SUCH a magical experience. I come from a running-obsessed AND Disney World-obsessed family... so, I can't think of a better duo for me! It's a perfect race for first-timers and Disney works really hard to make it as enjoyable and fun as possible. Trust me, it's an incredible experience! Here are 13.1 reasons why you should do it! 😉

1. There are DOZENS of Disney characters at different points during the race, and you are more than welcome to take a picture with them!

2. You can run in a tutu and crown like the #queen you were meant to me.

3. There’re a firework show when you start the race!

4. You’ll be done with the race by 7 or 8 am and will still have an ENTIRE day to explore the parks!!!

I WAS 14 IN THIS PICTURE and had to wake up at 2:30 am, NO JUDGEMENT PLEASE. LOL

5. Everyone running is happy to be there. And probably wearing a costume.

This isn't a race where you'll find many grumpy or negative peeps. How could you be when you're running through Disney World??? Chances are the people running with you will be supportive, positive, and share your love Disney and it's magic!

6. You get to run through Cinderella’s CASTLE.

I definitely teared up a little. I mean, cmon. What other half marathon could compare to that?!

7. There are hundreds of volunteers and spectators throughout the course, excited to cheer for you and give you a high five!

8. You run through the parks (Magic Kingdom & Epcot) BEFORE they open and it’s AMAZING to see the parks practically empty.

I ran through the Magic Kingdom when the sun was just starting to rise and it was stunning!

9. It gives you the perfect excuse to plan a trip to Disney World.

Knowing that you're signed up and going to WDW is also DEFINITE training motivation!

10. After the race, you have even more reasons to enjoy all the delicious Disney park foods!!!

(i.e. Mickey waffles!)

11. It’s not intimidating.

Thousands of people, runners and walkers, complete Disney race. It’s meant to be a MAGICAL experience!

12. You get an awesome medal and can show it off during the rest of your trip (people in the parks will congratulate you if they see you wearing it… it makes you feel famous!)

13.1. It's an impressive accomplishment that you'll remember forever... and definitely want to do again!

Do you think this article will convince my parents to let me sign up for another Disney race?!?

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13.1 Reasons To Sign Up For A Disney World Half Marathon, Right Now

You get to run through Cinderella’s CASTLE.

1. There are DOZENS of Disney characters at different points during the race, and you are more than welcome to take a picture with them!

2. You can run in a tutu and crown like the #queen you were meant to me.

3. There’re a firework show when you start the race!

4. You’ll be done with the race by 7 or 8 am and will still have an ENTIRE day to explore the parks!!!

5. Everyone running is happy to be there. And probably wearing a costume.

6. You get to run through Cinderella’s CASTLE.

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8. You run through the parks (Magic Kingdom & Epcot) BEFORE they open and it’s AMAZING to see the parks practically empty.

9. It gives you the perfect excuse to plan a trip to Disney World.

10. After the race, you have even more reasons to enjoy all the delicious Disney park foods!!!

11. It’s not intimidating.

12. You get an awesome medal and can show it off during the rest of your trip (people in the parks will congratulate you if they see you wearing it… it makes you feel famous!)

13.1. It's an impressive accomplishment that you'll remember forever... and definitely want to do again!

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