runDisney’s latest event opens for registration tomorrow at 12:00 pm eastern. Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side, will be coming to Walt Disney World April 14th – 17th, 2016. Which means, are you ready to run on the Dark Side ?
You will be running on Darth Vader’s home turf this time, accompanied by the Empire’s Storm Troopers cheering you on. It will be a weekend full of galactic surprises with Darth Vader, The Galactic Empire Sith Lord, and so many more. You can choose to run for the light side or, choose the dark side, whichever way you choose, May the Force Be With You !
The Events of the Weekend:
Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side
Sunday, April 17, 2016
5:00 a.m.
Start: Epcot® Resort
Finish: ESPN Wide World of Sports
Star Wars Half Marathon – The Dark Side – Highlights
- Timed Half Marathon race
- 13.1-mile course through the Walt Disney World® Resort
- Entertainment on-course
- Family Reunion Area with live entertainment
- Event Weekend Transportation from the Event Host Resorts
Star Wars Dark Side Challenge
Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17, 2016
Start/Finish: Walt Disney World® Resort
Star Wars Dark Side Challenge Highlights
- Two courses through the Walt Disney World® Resort totaling 19.3 miles
- Entertainment on-course
- Family Reunion Area with live entertainment and characters
- Event Weekend Transportation from the Event Host Resorts
Star Wars 10K
Saturday, April 16, 2016
5:30 a.m.
Start: Epcot®
Finish: ESPN Wide World of Sports
Star Wars 10K Race Highlights
- Timed 10K race
- 10K course through the Walt Disney World® Resort
- Entertainment on-course
- Event Weekend Transportation from the Event Host Resorts
Star Wars 5K
Friday, April 15, 2016
6:00 am
Start/Finish: Epcot®
Star Wars 5K Highlights
- 5K course through Epcot®
- Entertainment on-course
- Event Weekend Transportation from the Event Host Resorts
Have you chosen which side you are on ? Are you signing up for the 5k or The Dark Side Challenge ? This highly anticipated, inaugural event will sell out quickly so be prepared.
Destinations in Florida has already reserved discounted rooms for this event. We have the ability to add dining and tickets as well. Resorts to choose from are…
Beach Club – Standard Rooms starting at $499.80 a night
Caribbean Beach – Standard Rooms starting at $229.890 a night
Art of Animation – Little Mermaid Rooms starting at $179.20 a night
Art of Animation – Family Suites Rooms starting at $442.82
*The prices are based on double occupancy, include tax and are based on the current booking price. As always the closer you get to the event the chances are that the room prices will rise*
Have you joined us over at Kristin’s runDisney C2D Facebook page ? There is lots information, tips, tricks and updates on all our discounts there. We will also be bringing you updates and ideas for the C2D runners meet up. Happy Running !
Erin Benge has been a lover of all things Disney since she honeymooned there in 2001. Since then she has traveled there multiple times, enjoying it as honeymooner, a young couple, with small children and now as a DVC owner she travels with multiple generations. She has participated in runDisney events and is training for her first half marathon. Please feel free to contact her at 832-233-4468, via email at erinbenge@destinationsinflorida.com or click here to request a quote.