Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Reminder

For the safety of yourself and the other participants, baby joggers, strollers, baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, canes, crutches, walkers, walking sticks and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. If you are seen in violation of one of these you will be removed from the course and transported to the finish line area.

Headphones are discouraged due to audio messages that are placed throughout the course to ensure your safety.

You are allowed to and even encouraged to wear a costume while running the event, however, your costume cannot include a face mask for security and safety reasons.  Anyone seen in violation of this will be removed from the course. If your costume is questionable or offensive to others, we reserve the right to either have you change into something more appropriate or remove you from the event.

Weather
The race will be held rain or shine.  If there is lightning in the area the race will either have a delayed start or, depending on the intensity of the weather, be cancelled.   The determination will be made by the Event Management staff. 

The Walt Disney World® Resort Lightning Policy
Event operations will shut down when lightning is 10 miles out from the event areas. Event operations will not resume until the lightning is 10 miles out moving away from the event areas. Sports Manager will determine this using the *Flash to Bang Rule* and weather radar. The Sports Manager will consult with Walt Disney World® Resort Management on a course of action to utilize the operational rain plan, delay the event, or cancel the event.

*Flash to Bang Rule* is applied by measuring the time (in seconds) between a visual lightning "Flash" and hearing the resulting "Bang". This time is then divided by a factor of "5" to obtain distance in miles. For example, 50 seconds between "Flash" and "Bang" divided by "5" equals 10 miles.

As a reminder, the registration fees are non-refundable.

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Course

Maps
Course maps for the 2012 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend:

• Disney’s Princess Half Marathon
• Disney Tangled Royal Family 5K
• 1-Mile Run

Half Marathon Course Description
Start just outside Epcot® and make your way toward Cinderella Castle inside Magic Kingdom® Park.  Make sure you wave to your favorite Disney Princesses along the way!  After a run through the kingdom make your way back to Epcot® along World Drive.  Energizing music and characters will encourage you along your storybook journey.  After a trip past Spaceship Earth and out to World Showcase, you will complete your fairytale with a finish line crowd cheering you down the home stretch!

All courses subject to change.

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

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Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Overall Awards
Overall Half Marathon female and wheelchair winners will receive their awards at the Awards Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2012. The following awards will be presented on-site at the Awards Ceremony. Please note, overall awards are based on Gun Time.

• Top 3 Overall Female Finishers
• Overall Female Wheelchair Winner (push rim only)

Masters, Team, Military and Age Group Awards
The Masters, Team, Military and Age Group awards listed below for Disney’s Princess Half Marathon will be distributed by mail after the event. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Because of the number of people who participate in each event, it can often take several minutes to cross the start line. In the interest of fairness, Military, Team and Age Group awards will be based on Net Time.

• Overall Female Masters Champion (based on gun time)*
• 2nd and 3rd place Female wheelchair winners (push rim only, based on gun time)
• Top 3 Mother/Daughter Teams
• Top 3 Sister/Sister Teams
• Top 3 Open Women’s Division Teams
• Top 3 Co-Ed Teams**
• Top 5 Female Military
• Top 5 Age Groups (Female)

	14-17	30-34	45-49	60-64	75-79
	18-24	35-39	50-54	65-69	80+
	25-29	40-44	55-59	70-74

An individual runner will not receive two awards for the same race result; however, a team member is eligible to receive individual awards in addition to a team award.

* Masters (40 and over) that place in the overall division will receive that overall award only.
** Male athletes are eligible for Open Co-Ed Team awards. Co-Ed Teams consist of one male and one female athlete.

All event information is subject to change.

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend Event Transportation has been arranged for those staying at select Event Host Resorts. Buses will be indicated by event transportation signs placed in the front windows and will run every 20 minutes from Walt Disney World® Resorts to the following events:

Disney’s Fit for a Princess Expo

• Friday, February 24: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, February 25: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Disney Tangled Royal Family 5K

• Saturday, February 25: 5:00 – 6:00 a.m.; 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. 

Disney Royal Family Kids’ Races
Please use event transportation to Disney’s Fit for a Princess Expo to reach the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Disney’s Princess Half Marathon

• Sunday, February 26: 3:00 – 4:00 a.m.; 7:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Please note, event transportation is only provided to and from the Host Resorts. If you are staying at a Host Resort, please check with your front desk for a pick-up location. Participants staying at the Host Resorts are strongly encouraged to use event transportation to all Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend events.

Guests not staying at a Host Resort will need to provide their own transportation. For a list of Event Host Resorts, please visit our Resorts page.

Driving Directions
Guests not staying at a Walt Disney World® Host Resort will need to provide their own transportation. For participants driving to Epcot® on race morning, expect significant delays! Some roads begin to close as early as 11:00 p.m. on the night before the Half Marathon. Therefore, please use directions below and plan to arrive no later than 4:00 a.m. You must be in your corral at the start line by 5:00 a.m. or you will not be allowed to start. Please note, it takes 20 minutes to walk from the Family Reunion area to the start line. Please use the directions below. Directions from a GPS device or other sources will be inaccurate.

Directions to Epcot® (5K and Half Marathon)
Take 1-4 to exit 64 (192 West) and follow the signs to Epcot®. Once you have arrived at the Epcot® auto plaza you will be directed where to park. On Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., the main entrance to Epcot® from World Drive will be closed to all traffic. During this period, all traffic will be directed to the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot and guests will be transported to Epcot® via Monorail.

Directions to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Expo and Kids’ Races)
Take 1-4 to exit 65 (Osceola Parkway West). Take a left onto Victory Way and park in the main lot. Proceed on foot to the main entrance.

All information is subject to change.

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

The following Frequently Asked Questions have been prepared to help answer questions you may have about your next runDisney race experience. Simply select a topic below to get started:

• Registration
• Expo & Packet Pick-Up
• The Race
• Race Retreat/ChEAR Zone
• Hotel Accommodations & Theme Park Tickets
• Spectators & Transportation
• Other

Registration

• What is included in the registration fee?
• What is included with Team Registration?
• How do I know if I'm registered?
• Are men allowed to participate?
• Is there a minimum age to register for the race?
• Does my race registration include entry into the park?
• Do I need to submit proof of time?
• What if I have a better proof of time than when I first registered?
• Can my race registration be refunded?
• I did not purchase a commemorative item during registration, can I purchase one now?

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What is included in the registration fee?
Registration for the Princess Half Marathon includes a commemorative shirt, goody bag and race bib. For more information on what is included in your registration fee, please see the Half Marathon page. Please see our 5K and Kids Races for the registration inclusionsfor these events.

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What is included with Team Registration?
Team Registration includes all of the amenities individual participants would receive plus a commemorative team bib and eligibility for Team Awards. Please note, the Team category is not a Relay and both participants must complete the Half Marathon race.

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How do I know if I'm registered?
Once your registration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation email that will serve as your only confirmation of registration. To receive another registration confirmation, please visit our Registration Confirmation page.

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Are men allowed to participate?
Yes, while the Princess Half Marathon celebrates women, it is open to everyone (ages 14 and over) and we encourage men to participate. Hundreds of men will run in our Tinker Bell Half Marathon and we anticipate the same will be the case for the Princess Half Marathon. All participants receive the same amenities, including a goody bag, race shirt (in men's and women's cut) and a finisher medal.

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Is there a minimum age to register for the race?
You must be 14 years old to participate in the Half Marathon. To view the age requirements for the 5K and Kids' Races, please see the Registration page.

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Does my race registration include entry into the park?
Race registration includes entry into the Walt Disney World(R) theme parks only during the races. You will not need a ticket to participate in any of the Weekend events.

For visits to Theme Parks during the rest of your stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort, tickets must be purchased separately. Specially-priced Theme Park tickets can be purchased by calling 407-WDW-IRUN or visiting our Online Ticket Store.

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Do I need to submit proof of time?
No, submitting a proof of time is only for Half Marathon corral placement, which is based on your anticipated finish time. Please see our Registration page about submitting a proof of time. If you do not submit a proof of time, you will be placed in the last start corral.

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What if I have a better proof of time than when I first registered?
Please email your updated proof of time (include the race you registered for, your official race time, along with the year and name of the race) to disneysports@trackshack.com by December 1, 2011. After December 1, all proof of time updates must be made during the Expo at the Runner Relations booth.

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Can my race registration be refunded?
Entry fees for the 2012 Princess Half Marathon Weekend events are non-refundable.

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I did not purchase a commemorative item during registration, can I purchase one now?
Yes, please visit the Commemorative Items page to purchase any of these.

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For more information on registration, please visit our Registration page.

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Expo & Packet Pick-Up

• Where do I pick up my race packet?
• If I can't attend the race, can my race packet be mailed to me?
• Is Packet Pick-Up available the evening of the race?
• Do I need to bring anything with me to Packet Pick-Up?

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Where do I pick up my race packet?
You must pick up your race packet at the Princess Half Marathon Expo held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

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If I can't attend the race, can my race packet be mailed to me?
Unfortunately, we are unable to mail race packets, goody bags, race shirts, commemorative pins, or commemorative Mickey ears.

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Is Packet Pick-Up available the evening of the race?
All race packets for participants in the Princess Half Marathon must be picked up at the Princess Half Marathon Expo.

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Do I need to bring anything with me to Packet Pick-Up?
To pick up your race packet, you must bring a photo ID and your signed waiver. If the participant is under 18 years old, the waiver must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Waivers will be available one month before the event and on-site at the Expo.

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More information on the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Expo can be found on our Expo page.
Visit the Schedule page to see the hours of the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Expo.

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The Race

• Will the race be canceled/postponed due to weather?
• Is there a pacing requirement for the race?
• What happens if I can't keep up with the pacing requirement for any of the weekend events?
• Are you allowed to wear a costume for the 5K or Half Marathon?
• Can I use my iPod, MP3 player or headphones?
• Will bag check be available for this race?
• If my friend or family member is assigned to a different corral, can we change corrals?
• Can a male runner start the race with his female running partner?
• How many water and food stops will be located on the Half Marathon course?
• Is the Half Marathon course certified?
• Which timing splits will be provided for the Half Marathon?
• Where can I find my race results?
• How do I find my race photos after the race?
• Is there an awards ceremony?
• Are men eligible for awards?

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Will the race be canceled/postponed due to weather?
All Princess Half Marathon Weekend races will be held rain or shine, except in the case of lightning. For the Walt Disney World® Lightning Policy, please seee our Safety Page.

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Is there a pacing requirement for the race?
Yes, there is a 16-minute per mile pace for the Half Marathon and 5K races. This pace begins when the last runner crosses the start line. We suggest that you train for a 15 minute per mile pace to allow time for restroom breaks, photo opportunities, etc.

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What happens if I can't keep up with the pacing requirement for any of the weekend events?
Anyone not able to maintain the pace may be picked up and transported to the finish at any point along the course.

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Are you allowed to wear a costume for the 5K or Half Marathon?
Yes, but your costume cannot include a face mask. Anyone seen in violation of this will be removed from the course. If your costume is questionable or offensive to others, we reserve the right to either ask you change into something more appropriate or remove you from the event.

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Can I use my iPod, MP3 player or headphones?
Headphones can be worn but are discouraged due to audio messages that are placed throughout the course to ensure your safety.

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Will bag check be available for this race?
Yes, for more information, please see the "Bag Check" information on the Event Details page of the website.

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If my friend or family member is assigned to a different corral, can we change corrals?
Corral placement is based on each individuals anticipated finish time. The person placed in the faster corral is allowed to move back to a slower corral, but no one is allowed to move forward.

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Can a male runner start the race with his female running partner?
Yes, men and women can start the race together provided they qualify for the same start corral. The only exception is the first corral which will be reserved for our elite and faster female runners.

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How many water and food stops will be located on the Half Marathon course?
A total of 9 Dasani water and PowerAde stops will be located along the Half Marathon course. Stops are placed approximately 1.5 miles apart along the course and both Dasani water and PowerAde will be available at all stops. One food stop with Clif Shots will be available near Mile 9. Please see the Course page for more information.

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Is the Half Marathon course certified?
Yes, the Half Marathon and Marathon courses are certified by USA Track & Field.

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Which timing splits will be provided for the Half Marathon?
Your race results for the Half Marathon will include splits for the 5K, 10K and 15K. Your overall gun and net time are also provided.

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Where can I find my race results?
You will be able to view your results on the Results page of our site which will be posted online within 24 hours of the conclusion of the race.

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How do I find my race photos after the race?
Please visit brightroom.com to view your race photos. You will need your race number to access your photos. Please allow 48 hours after the race for photos to be loaded.

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Is there an awards ceremony?
Yes, top finisher awards for the Half Marathon will be presented at the awards ceremony. Age group, Masters, Military, and Team awards will be mailed following the race. Please allow for 4-6 weeks delivery. Please see our Awards page for more information on awards and the awards ceremony.

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Are men eligible for awards?
Only women will be eligible for overall, military, masters, and age group awards. Men who register and run as part of a co-ed team are eligible for co-ed team awards. All male finishers will receive medals.

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Please visit our Safety page to view additional restrictions during the Weekend's events.
Click on our Results page for information on results.

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Race Retreat/ChEAR Zone

• Where is the Race Retreat located?
• Where are the ChEAR Zones located?

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Where is the Race Retreat located?
The Race Retreat tent is located in the Wonder Lot at Epcot® as part of the staging area for the half marathon.

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Where are the ChEAR Zones located?
There is one standing room only on course location at the Magic Kingdom®. in front of Cinderella Castle. There is also a reserved seating location at the finish line in the Imagine Lot at Epcot®.

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Hotel Accommodations & Theme Park Tickets

• Are hotel accommodations and theme park tickets available for Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend participants?

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Are specially-priced hotel accommodations and Theme Park tickets available for Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon participants?
Yes, to reserve your room or purchase your tickets, please call 407-WDW-IRUN to reserve your room through today! For more information on hotels and tickets, please visit the Travel Details page.

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Spectators & Transportation

• Is event transportation provided?
• Is transportation available for spectators?
• How do I get to the race start?
• If I'm staying at an Epcot® resort, can I walk through Epcot® to reach transportation to the start line?
• Where are spectators allowed to watch the Half Marathon?
• Where should I plan to meet up with my runner after the race?

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Is event transportation provided?
Event transportation will be provided for Princess Half Marathon Weekend participants who are staying at select Walt Disney World® Host Resorts. Please visit the Transportation page for more details. Guests not staying at a Host Resort will need to provide their own transportation to and from all race weekend activities. Standard parking fees apply.

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Is transportation available for spectators?
Yes. Spectators staying at a select Walt Disney World® Host Resort can use the event transportation. First priority for transportation will be given to race participants! For more details, please visit our Transportation page.

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How do I get to the race start?
Participants staying at select Walt Disney World® Host resorts should use event transportation to reach all of the Weekend's events. For pick up locations and times, please see your front desk when you check into your resort. Guests not staying at a select Walt Disney World® Host resort will need to provide their own transportation.

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If I'm staying at an Epcot® resort, can I walk through Epcot® to reach transportation to the start line?
No, you will not be allowed to walk through Epcot® to reach the start line. If you are staying at a select Epcot® host resort, the Event transportation will take you directly to Epcot®. Participants staying at select Epcot® host resorts will not be able to walk back to their resort following the race.

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Where are spectators allowed to watch the Half Marathon?
Spectators will be able to view their runner in the Magic Kingdom prior to the park opening. The best location to view your runner is at the Finish Line in the Imagine Lot at Epcot®. Please see Spectator Resources for more details.

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Where should I plan to meet up with my runner after the race?
Before your runner starts the race, make sure you know your runner's race number, anticipated finish time, what they are wearing and have a plan as to where to meet after the race. Check out the Family Reunion Area map included in the program to choose a meeting location. The Family Reunion Area will have tents arranged alphabetically with large signs for easy identification and other landmarks.

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Please see our Spectator Resources page for more information on spectators at the Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend.
Visit the Transportation page for more information on the Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend transportation.

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Other

• What is the Coast to Coast Race Challenge?
• Is the Princess Half Marathon included in the Coast to Coast Challenge?
• Are childcare services available during my stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort?
• What is the best way to contact the runDisney Team?
• Are there opportunities to volunteer?

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What is the Coast to Coast Race Challenge? 
If you complete a half marathon distance or longer race at both the Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort in the SAME calendar year, then you will receive an additional medal commemorating your achievement.  For more details, visit the Coast to Coast Race Challenge page.

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Is the Princess Half Marathon included in the Coast to Coast Challenge?
Yes, if you run the Princess Half Marathon and another Half Marathon at the Disneyland® Resort in the same calendar year, you will be eligible for the Coast to Coast medal.

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Are childcare services available during my stay at the Walt Disney World® Resort?
Yes, childcare provider Kids’ Nite Out offers one-to-one in-room babysitting and childcare specialists during your family’s visit to the Parks. This service is available to guests 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To contact Kids’ Nite Out, please call 407-828-0920 from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. or visit their website.

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What is the best way to contact the runDisney Team?
The runDisney team can be reached by emailing us at runDisney@disneysports.com or calling 407-938-3398.

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Are there opportunities to volunteer?
Yes, for information on volunteer opportunities at the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend, please visit disneysportsenthusiast.com.

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Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Pacing Requirements

All athletes entering Disney's Princess Half Marathon or the Disney Tangled Royal Family 5K must maintain a 16-minute per mile pace throughout the race. Anyone not able to maintain the respective paces may be picked up and transported to the finish. You may be picked up at any point along the course and transported for not maintaining pace. It is suggested that you train at a 15-minute per mile pace.

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

As a spectator, you do more than just watch the race. You support your runner, cheering them on and screaming their name as they pass you. Mile by mile, you motivate them to keep pushing through the race course. You’re there at the finish line to greet them and celebrate their achievement.  Be a part of your Princess’ storybook run at Disney’s Princess Half Marathon. Below is a guide to help you plan watching the race.

Make sure you read the helpful tips on arriving to the race and parking on race day as well as the additional information about viewing your runner in the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks.

Sign up for runner tracking to follow your runner during the Princess Half Marathon!

ChEAR Squad

Be a part of Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend when you join the ChEAR Squad!

ChEAR Squad packages are available for purchase and include:

• Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend E-newsletter containing information for race weekend.
• Reserved viewing location at the Finish Line.
• Much more!

View the complete details of each CHEAR Squad package's amenities!

ChEAR Squad packages – SOLD OUT

Download ChEAR Squad Adult Waiver

Download ChEAR Squad Minor Waiver

Online Spectator Planning Tool

Do you want to know all of the best places to see your runner along the course? The online spectator tool will help you plan your customized route based on your runner's pace or estimated finish time. You can even plan a route to see your runner go through Cinderella Castle!

View the Spectator Online Tool

Parking
Athletes and spectators should plan on arriving at Epcot® by 4:00 a.m. on race morning. The main entrance of Epcot® from World Drive will be closed to all traffic from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the morning of the Half Marathon. All traffic will be directed to the Magic Kingdom® Park Parking Lot where they will be transported to Epcot® via monorail. Traffic will not be affected for the Disney Tangled Royal Family 5K race.

Parking at Epcot® is free before 7:00 a.m., and if you arrive afterward, you will be charged the daily parking fee.

Viewing Your Runner
You can view your runner in a number of different areas along the Half Marathon course including the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and the Finish Line area.

Magic Kingdom® Park
Spectators will be able to see their runner run through the Magic Kingdom® Park near Cinderella Castle (Mile 5.3). This location will be open at 5:30 a.m. You do not need a ticket to enter the Magic Kingdom® Park, but to enter the ChEAR Zone area, you will need a ChEAR Zone wristband.

To reach the Magic Kingdom® Park spectator area from Epcot®, walk from the start of the monorail station at Epcot® and ride it to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Exit the monorail, walk down the ramp and follow the overhead signs for the monorail to Magic Kingdom® Park. Ride the monorail to Magic Kingdom® Park and exit the platform heading towards the Magic Kingdom® Park entrance. Proceed through the entrance and Main Street U.S.A. toward Cinderella Castle, where you will find the spectator area.

Finish Line
Spectators can see their runners again at the Finish Line. There will be a limited number of complimentary seats along the Finish Line available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Reserved seating is available for purchase through our ChEAR Squad.

The Finish Line is located in the Imagine Lot of Epcot®. To reach the finish line from Magic Kingdom® Park, take the monorail back to the Transportation and Ticket Center. Exit the monorail and follow the signs for the monorail to Epcot®. Ride the monorail back to Epcot® and upon arriving, walk down the ramp and exit to your left towards the parking lots. The Imagine Lot and Finish Line area will be on your right.

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Beneficiary

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS), an organization dedicated to the fight against blood cancers. With the support of thousands of volunteers and participants in LLS's Team In Training program, Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend will help blood cancer patients live better, longer lives.

LLS uses Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend as a platform to create awareness of this life saving cause, as well as to raise much needed funds for research. Participants and volunteers have the opportunity to make donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society directly at the point of registration for the Weekend’s events.

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY 
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®(LLS), headquartered in White Plains, NY, with 68 chapters in the United States and Canada, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $550 million in research specifically targeting leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Last year alone, LLS made 5.1 million contacts with patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals. To learn more, visit lls.org.

How Can I Get Involved? Your gift can help find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Make a donation now!

Coaching Princesses to Help Beat Cancer

Janice Sklar was running in the New York City Marathon several years ago when she first learned about The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training (TNT) program.

"I saw all these 'purple people' cheering one another on," she said, referring to the signature purple singlet worn by TNT participants. Sklar said she was attracted by the support and camaraderie. "It's just everything wrapped up in a purple package." She was hooked.

Sklar has now been coaching TNT participants with LLS's North and Central Florida Chapter for six years. She coaches both triathlon and marathon teams. She is now preparing a team for Disney's Princess Half Marathon weekend taking place in Orlando February 24-26, 2012.

She has been to many Walt Disney World® events and enjoys them all. She says Disney's Princess is special.

"Disney Princess is just a great event because it's mainly all female and the camaraderie among the women is just really amazing," Sklar said. She also enjoys seeing many of the women dressed in costumes and really getting into the spirit of the event.

Since this event launched two years ago TNT has sent nearly 500 participants, who have raised $1.45 million to help fund cancer research and patient services.

TNT participants get four to five months of training with certified coaches, weekly training with a group of supportive teammates and a choice of great destinations or local events. In return they raise funds to help make a difference in the lives of cancer patients and their families.

TNT is recruiting now for Spring events. Visit www.teamintraining.org to learn more.

Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend

Celebrate your Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend achievement with special commemorative items that will preserve your race memories for years to come!

As a participant, you have the opportunity to purchase 2012 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend Commemorative Pins, Necklaces and Mickey Ears. These items for you and your family are the perfect way to top off your weekend at the 2012 Disney’s Princess Half Marathon! Purchase your Commemorative Items today!

• Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Commemorative Pins – SOLD OUT
• Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Commemorative Necklace – SOLD OUT
• Disney Royal Family Kids’ Races Commemorative Mickey Ears – SOLD OUT

*Items will ONLY be distributed at Packet Pick-Up. Items not picked up at Packet Pick-Up will not be mailed and will not be refunded. Quantities are limited.

Official Race Photos
Brightroom photographers will be on the course and at the finish line taking your picture during the race. Remember to smile and keep your race number uncovered and in clear view. Race photos will be posted approximately one week following the event. Brightroom will email you your photograph proofs or you can visit their site after the race to view your race photos.

Official Licensees

Lasting Commemoratives will be offering limited edition fine art prints and a family of personalized commemorative items based on original Disney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend artwork. View their full line of products and shop online now.

Fond Memories Graphics preserves the memory of your achievement forever with a personalized shadow box or certificate plaque engraved with your name and chip time. Engrave your medal at the finish-line booth, race times will be available! Shop online now!

All event information is subject to change.

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