runDisney Princess Half Marathon is this weekend at Walt Disney World. The weekend kicks off with the runDisney Health and Wellness Expo, which has become a very popular event for both runners and non-runners. The first of four races starts today (Friday, Feb 21) with the 5K and Kids races, 10K on Saturday and the half marathon on Sunday.
Race Theme and Medals
Each year the races feature different Princess for the theme and medals. You can see all the medals on display at the expo.
The kids races theme is Ariel. 
The 5K theme is Moana.
The 10K theme is Pocahontas.
The half marathon theme is Cinderella.
The Fairytale Challenge, running both the 10k and half marathon, theme is Fairy Godmothers featuring Fauna, Flora and Merryweather.
The runDisney Expo
The expo is held throughout the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The expo is an essential start to any race weekend as the runners pick up their race bibs and swag, aka the free shirts for the race. The expo also offers vendors with everything from necessary equipment to the perfect running outfit for any character. There are three main areas of the expo.
Race Bib Pick-Up
Here you can pick-up your race bib and turn in your waivers. While you can go to the locations in any order, you need your race bib to pick up your race shirt. There are locations set up for each race when you get inside, as well as the challenge. 
Race Shirt Pick-Up & Expo
Race Shirt pick-up and the Health & Wellness Expo is in a second location. Here there are vendors for everything you need for your race and recovery needs. But also some fun ways to bling up your race day. 
Most of the vendors you will find are not Disney related, but some do sell Disney-themed items.
And of course there is some official runDisney merchandise as well.
Princess Half Marathon Merchandise
The last, most popular, location is the runDisney specific merchandise. This is the place to go for race-specific merchandise as well as general runDisney Merchandise.
I waited in line for just over one hour to get in. The line actually moved rather quickly. 
There are race-specific short and long sleeve t-shirts, leggings, jackets and more.
Various beverage containers, Dooney and Bourke, and pins.
And general run Disney merchandise as well.
Photo Ops
Throughout all the areas there are multiple photo ops with backdrops.
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Let’s Hear From You
I am excited to be running the 10K on Saturday through Epcot and around Crescent Lake. This is the second time I am participating in a runDisney event and the first time for Princess weekend.
Have you ever participated in a runDisney event? Are you currently at the Princess Marathon Weekend?
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