Sometimes there will be long lines depending on if one just left your resort or not, so don’t expect to just walk right on. No one wants to be stressed out and rushing! Buses stop running at 4:00 am (ugh I know right?) But I always plan to be on a bus somewhere around 3:45. I know as it is you have to wake up at an ungodly hour just to be there on time, but plan for some extra cushion just in case. Not only will you have to wait for a bus or wait in traffic in your own car for the runDisney Princess races, but you will have to walk a long way to get to the starting line, and then wait some more to use the bathroom before the race. There are also a couple of hills as you come into EPCOT so make sure you have enough steam left to get up them! The overpasses that will hurt are on the back half, once being a big loop around that can be killer on your IT bands, so take it slow. Know what flavors are offered (I always opt for the vanilla, it tastes like frosting!) and make sure ahead of time that it won’t upset your stomach. I always try to wait to use the bathroom in the Magic Kingdom, and time my fuel around the free gel station that is on the back half of the course.

Knowing this information can help you plan your fueling and pace for the event, and make you feel more at ease on race morning. If you plan properly, you will know where the hilly overpasses are, where you can use a “real” bathroom on the course, and where the aid stations and med tents are located. That being said, being prepared can make or break your experience, so I am here to offer some of my best tips for running the runDisney Princess races.

It’s a fun girls’ weekend where you get some awesome new bling at the end. The runDisney Princess half marathon weekend is one of my favorites.

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