This was my fifth RunDisney half marathon and it did not disappoint! As a former cast member, it is always fun to go back to my old stomping grounds for events like this.

The route is not the most exciting and I definitely prefer other WDW running event routes over this one. This event's route is the same as the Princess Half Marathon, which is basically running out of the EPCOT parking lot, down a long road to Magic Kingdom, spending maybe 15 minutes in MK, and then down back the long road to finish up with 15 minutes in EPCOT. If you are looking for a race that has a lot of "park time", this one probably will not be for you. However, Disney has made up for the lack of park time with plenty of entertainment spots along the way. There were characters galore on the route - more than any previous Disney race I have run. I was particularly excited with the Oogie Boogie character stop in the first few miles!

There are plenty of water stops and medical stops along the way. These are always fully stocked not matter where you are in the pack of runners. Around mile 9 there is a Clif Bar energy gel stop as well. There are plenty of port-a-potties AND real bathrooms when you get into the parks. Big perk there for me!

RunDisney events are definitely ones where you need to remember that you probably won't get a PR that day. There are thousands of people around you at all times. This can be kind of worrisome at times. I have seen "ambitious" runners trying to get ahead in the first mile or two, which has led to others being pushed or tripped up as they tried to get through. Definitely not a fun sight. I highly recommend submitting a previous race time to help with corral placement.

Going into the race, my sister drilled our race manta into my head - that we were going for a fun time, not a best time. We definitely didn't get a best time (+30 minutes with bathroom and photo op stops) but we sure had an awesome time!