While perusing the internets today for some good workout encouragement, I came across a few great races and scavenger hunts over at the happiest place on earth. Most people know that Disney does a half marathon and marathon weekend along with the Disney Princess half marathon, but this Disney lover had no idea about everything else they do for runners. One of the things that seems absolutely awesome is the Expedition Everest Challenge. I am not a real runner, so this 5k with scavenger hunt sounds like just the right amount of work mixed with fun. The race starts at night, perk in Florida, and even has a post race party in the Animal Kingdom. Expedition Everest sans the line, yes please!

Next up on the things I must accomplish at Disney list is the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-miler Weekend. This weekend has everything from family 5k’s, perfect for our little three year old niece, to a 10 miler going through Lights, Camera, Action Extreme Stunt Show! and ending at Tower of Terror. A free-fall on The Tower of Terror sounds like the perfect adrenaline kick after 10 miles! This run also has a late night party at the park, Villain style.

Let’s end with something I will have on the books for 2013. Yep, a nice round year to work up to a half marathon... That should be enough time ;) Before I go into why this seems perfect, I should say that Stephen and my favorite festival at Disney is the Food and Wine Festival. We have this one down to an enjoyment science. That said, the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon is right up our ally. The half marathon goes through Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and ends in Epcot. More perks, the race is at night and can be divided between two runners if needed. We will be there anyway, why not work off some of that delicious food we will be eating way too much of.