Inside RunDisney Princess Weekend: Expo Chaos, Rainy Races & Magic Kingdom Miles

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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