Tinker Bell Half Marathon Expo

runDisney Health and Wellness Expo

What a great event! Very busy! Lots of energy! and PACKED! 
My biggest point of advice here if you are running a runDisney race, is to get to the Expos early and with plenty of time to kill. There is so much to see and so much offered, that I really felt pressed for time to take in everything. As we were walking out, I realized I hadn't taken a single photo! Oh well. Also getting to the Expo early will better your chances of getting the items you may have your heart set on. By the time we got there Friday afternoon, all the Dooney's were gone, and the Track Jacket I kinda wanted was gone.  I also heard some people talking about the New Balance Disney shoes being picked over, so be sure to plan to go the day they open if you MUST HAVE something. 

My other piece of advice- If you can avoid it, don't take the kids. Unless you are comfortable with your kids not having anything to do. I had my two in tow in our sit-n-ride stroller, and it was so difficult to navigate around people. Especially in the Race Gear area. People randomly stop in front of you- I swear I think I shin checked a few people because they short-stopped me. So if you can, leave the kids at home. 

My biggest mistake was going straight there after a 5 hour drive. And there were just way too many people to let them run free like they wanted. But still, I think my kids would still have been stir crazy. And let's face it- this piece of the weekend just isn't geared towards the kiddos.

The Expo has a lot of really great vendors.  We did end up going on Saturday again, after the Kids Races and they were a bit better behaved. But I still felt rushed.  We were able to stop at a few other vendors that we hadn't seen yet. The Team Sparkle booth was super busy- but what a perfect way to add a bit of bling at the last minute. 
I also really loved the Raw Threads vendor.  They had a ton of super cute and unique shirts. I grabbed the "Mermaid" one with the tail on the back, and also the "Thirteen Point One" shirt with Tink wings on the back. I love them both! If you are going to a runDisney Expo, make sure to check them out. 

 

















I also got to ogle the race bling. Makes me want to set an outrageous goal to get ALL OF THEM! Lots to do and lots to see. So be sure to take it all in.   

Stay tuned... I'll be posting about the Kids Races and my experience with the Half as well! :)