Magical Blogorail: runDisney Expedition Everest Challenge

Welcome to those of you joining me from Disney Babies Blog and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 2nd stop on our Magical Blogorail.

On my bucket list of runDisney races is the upcoming Expedition Everest Challenge taking place on May 5th. The Expedition Everest Challenge is a short race, a 5K, that runs through Disney's Animal Kingdom. It takes place at night, however the twist is that it is filled with obstacles along the way. It is definitely not your average race. Throughout the 5K trek you must collect clues to help you on a scavenger hunt that takes place at the end of the race. You can choose to take on the challenge alone or in a team (2 people). 

I'm really looking forward to this runDisney race. I've only done one other runDisney race and that was last year's Royal 5K held during Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend. 

After this 5K my bucket list of runDisney race events jumps to a much larger race with the Wine and Dine Half Marathon in November! It will be my first "big" race!

Thank you for joining me today. Your next stop on the Magical Blogorail Loop is The Disney FAITHful. 

Here is the map of our Magical Blogorail should you happen to have to make a stop along the way and want to reboard:

1st Stop ~ Disney Babies Blog

2nd Stop ~ Adventures of a Disney Princess

3rd Stop ~ The Disney FAITHful

4th Stop ~ A Disney Mom’s Thoughts

5th Stop ~ Growing Up Disney

6th Stop ~ DIStherapy

Final Stop ~ Tips from the Disney Diva 

Magical Blogorail Green: My 2012 Disney Resolution

Welcome to those of you joining me from Pursuing The Magic and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 2nd stop on our Magical Blogorail.

My 2012 Disney resolution is to finally participate in two of the runDisney race events that I’ve been wanting to do, but for one reason or another haven’t gotten around to doing them. The first is the “Expedition Everest Challenge” that takes place in May and the second is the “Wine & Dine Half Marathon” in November (although I might add the a third as I was really excited about the announcement on Wednesday regarding the new “Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler”).

This coming year however, there will be no excuses. I will finally partake in these two race events (and maybe 3). 

Have you participated in any of runDisney’s race events? Or do you plan to participate in any? My first event was this past year’s “Royal 5k.” Although I was sick with the flu I truly enjoyed the event and loved that feeling of accomplishment when I crossed the finish line and got my medal.  I can’t wait for the next one!

Thank you for joining me today. Your next stop on the Magical Blogorail Loop is A Disney Mom’s Thoughts. 

Here is the map of our Magical Blogorail should you happen to have to make a stop along the way and want to reboard:

1st Stop ~ Pursuing the Magic

2nd Stop ~ Adventures of a Disney Princess
3rd Stop ~ A Disney Mom’s Thoughts

Final Stop ~ Walt Disney World: Not Just for Kids

Anxiously Awaiting the New Race Announcement

With three new clues, I still have no idea...although it's fun to try and guess what the race might be, the fact that the clues are so hard make it more frustrating than exciting!

runDisney is already by clue # 8, so I'm hoping we'll have an announcement by the end of the week...

Below are clues 6-8...has anyone come up with anything yet? I've captioned by random thoughts on each clue.

Clue # 6: This makes me think it may be a WDW race because of its similarity to Florida's flag.

Clue # 7: Tower of Terror perhaps? Maybe it will take place or end at Disney's Hollywood Studios.


Clue # 8: This clue also supports my thoughts of it taking place at Disney's Hollywood Studios...maybe a red carpet/movies theme.

Update on runDisney's Race Announcement Clues

I'm really trying to figure out what the upcoming race announcement is going to be by checking runDisney's Facebook page regularly, but unfortunately the more clues they give, the more lost I feel!

Anyone have any ideas with the latest clues? Not that any of them make any sense to me really, but the latest clue, clue # 5 has me completely stumped!

I'm hoping they will make the official announcement soon, because I honestly have not gotten any closer to figuring out what the new race is going to be!

Clue # 3:


Clue # 4:


Clue # 5:

runDisney To Reveal New Race

Yesterday, those of us that have registered and participated in a Disney race before received an email from runDisney saying that they will be revealing a new race. Before they reveal the race however, they have decided to provide fans of their Facebook page with clues to see if they can guess what the race event will be before it is even revealed.

The first clue was released on Wednesday and simply stated: "Fantasia/Dumbo Dumbo:Tangled" I don't know about you, but it has me lost.

The next clue will be released today, so be sure to 'Like' runDisney on Facebook!

Personally, I'm hoping to see another race event like The Expedition Everest Challenge, a race that ties in your typical 5k to an obstacle course and scavenger hunt followed by a party.