I participated in the 2017 Disney Princess 10K as part of the Glass Slipper Challenge Weekend. runDisney are my absolute favorite race weekends as I'm a certified Disney nerd and get to combine my passion for running and the mouse in one pixie dusted event! This race weekend is held in February, usually the weekend after President's Day. Weather tends to be pretty good by Florida standards - not too hot yet! The expo is always HUGE at runDisney featuring lots of great vendors and super cute (albeit expensive) official merchandise. Don't forget to use your Disney Visa, Annual Passholder, or DVC discounts if you qualify for them to purchase merchandise from the official runDisney booth. I will say that these are very expensive races compared to what you're used to locally. The swag for this race was a tech short sleeve t-shirt and a medal. Quality and design is always great! On race day, traffic can be an issue getting to the race - not that I would really know this though because I've never actually driven my own car there. runDisney provides busses from their resorts to the race weekend events which is really the way to go. When I've stayed off-property, I've used Uber to get there as well. Super early race start time of 5:30AM with a suggested arrival time to Epcot between 3:30 and 4:00AM to ensure you avoid problems with traffic. Energy is great pre-race - lots of music, dancing, characters, and excited runners to get excited with. Plenty of port-a-potties at the start as well. Come in costume if that's your thing - you certainly won't be alone! Runners are assigned corrals which begin at approximately 7-10 minute intervals. Each corral begins with fireworks - a send off fit for royalty! The first 3 miles take you out of the Epcot parking lot and around the roads surrounding the park while the final 3 miles take you through Epcot, around the Boardwalk area, and then back into the park to finish by running under Spaceship Earth and back in the parking lot. There are several character stops along the way - many featuring unique characters that are hard to find outside of the race experience. Lines can get long, so make sure you have a plan coming in. I NEVER plan to PR at Disney - this race is all about the fun on the course for me. After all, you've paid a ton of money for the race experience, why not enjoy it?!? They do enforce a 16 minute per mile pace that begins when the last runner crosses the start line. Post race, runners receive a hefty snack box and there are more opportunities for photos with characters. I truly love every magical mile of a Disney race. The cast members and volunteers along the course are so excited and full of energy and there is such a sense of fun around the whole experience. While a "racecation" may not be a cost effective option for all runners all of the time, it's definitely worth experiencing and checking out!