We chose to be part of the Walt Disney World Marathon weekend, which falls in January each year. While we enjoyed being able to run a race through Walt Disney World Resort itself (which is simply mind-bogglingly cool), the entertainment along the way, and the opportunities for character interactions, what we were most impressed by is how well Disney handles the logistics.<\/p>\n
Viewfinder Tip: This is an event during which you can\u2014and should\u2014wear a costume! Just ensure that it does not comprise your safety or the safety of others.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
I know, no surprise coming from Disney, but it\u2019s important for you to know just how much poorly handled logistics can ruin an event like this. A typical road racer\u2019s pet peeves are cramped and poorly organized events. We\u2019ve flown overseas to participate in events with too few restrooms and starting lines that felt like mosh pits. That\u2019s certainly not an ideal way to get into the zone before an endurance endeavor.<\/p>\n
During our runDisney event, we found a remarkable amount of room to warm-up, assemble, run, and relax after the half marathon. Oh, and plenty of restrooms at the start, the finish, and<\/em> along the route.<\/p>\nWhat else did we enjoy? This video likely does the best job of sharing what our experience was like and what you can expect should you jump on the runDisney bandwagon.<\/p>\n