Inside RunDisney Princess Weekend: Expo Chaos, Rainy Races & Magic Kingdom Miles
This week on the Be Fierce & Tri Podcast, we’re breaking down the 2026 runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend — from expo surprises to rainy race conditions and everything in between. Joining Jill are Tony, Sharon, and Greg to talk about the full race weekend experience: the 5K, the 10K, and the Princess Half Marathon. We dive into: • What the runDisney expo was really like this year • Brooks shoes and the growing runDisney gear craze • Why the Princess race attracts such a huge female field • The chaos of sold-out merchandise • Running a wet and slippery 10K in Florida humidity • Course changes for the Princess Half Marathon • What it feels like running down Main Street in Magic Kingdom • The mental side of long race weekends Whether you’re planning your first runDisney race or you’re a seasoned Disney runner, this episode gives you an inside look at the magic — and the realities — of racing at Disney. ✨ Because at the end of the day: Be Fierce. Be You.
runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2026 Recap
In this episode, Jill and friends break down their full experience from Princess Weekend at Walt Disney World.
They discuss:
- The Princess Weekend Expo experience
- The runDisney gear phenomenon (and why Brooks shoes are everywhere)
- Race participation statistics and why Princess Weekend is one of the most female-dominated races in endurance sports
- Running the 5K through Epcot
- Rain, humidity, and slick surfaces during the 10K
- New course elements around the Boardwalk
- Course changes for the Half Marathon
- Why running down Main Street in Magic Kingdom is one of the most powerful race moments in endurance sports
- The difference between running at the front of the pack vs the back of the pack at Disney races
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to race at Disney — this is the behind-the-scenes conversation you’ve been looking for.
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