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.

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:00 What is runDisney Princess Weekend
3:00 Expo experience and merchandise issues
7:30 Brooks shoes and runDisney gear craze
12:00 The Disney 5K race experience
17:30 Character stops and race atmosphere
22:30 10K race recap and weather conditions
27:30 Running the Boardwalk section
32:00 Course changes and race logistics
37:30 Magic Kingdom race experience
41:30 Highway sections and race strategy
45:00 Spectator energy and Main Street moment
48:00 Final thoughts on Princess Weekend