It’s time to start thinking about your racecation packing list. Ifyou’re heading to the Princess Half Marathon in February, this race packing list is for you. Packing for the Princess Half Marathon takes a little planning, but I’m here to help!
My plan? Put the suitcase out on the floor and start dropping things in it as needed.
It’s probably not the most efficient way, but it’s gotten me through my races thus far, though admittedly I tend to over pack.
So I’m probably not the best person to give you this advice, but I figure you can pick and choose what is important to you and pack accordingly.
Packing for the Princess Half Marathon
It’s important to note that some items should only be packed in your carryon case.
Why?
Rule number one of racing: NEVER EVER TRY SOMETHING NEW ON RACEDAY.
Because airlines lose things and it’s not cool when that happens. Trust me on this one. The last place you want to find yourself is at the Expo scrambling to replace items.
Like shoes.
Or a sports bra.
Or in the case of a Disney race- a costume!
(click here to get the Packing for the Princess Half PDF)
Weather always comes up as a topic of concern when we start to pack.
Will I be ok in shorts or do I need capris?
How about a throw-away shirt for the corrals?
Will I need rain gear?
The definitive answer from me is: YES.
By yes, I mean: pack it all, because this is Florida we are talking about, and it’s a little unpredictable in the winter. The Princess Half Marathon has been run in as cold as 29-degree weather and as warm as 84 with 100% humidity.
Do yourself a favor and don’t even look at the weather prediction until the Monday before the race. Then adjust your packing accordingly.
As for me: I throw it all into the suitcase and travel confident that I have something to keep me comfortable in every weather. I take my former Scout training to heart: Be Prepared.
For more tips like this, check out my free ebook, the 10 Essential Tips For the Princess Half Marathon.
Who’s ready to storm the castle?!
Patty Holliday has been running Disney since 2011. She knows just about every tip, trick, and hack there is to cover the runDisney Magical Miles at Disney World and Disneyland. She knows every mile isn’t *always* magical- but with training, tips, and a little bit of pixie dust, they can be a lot of fun! You can also find her at noguilttravel.com and noguiltfangirl.com
KellPow says
As a survivor of Marathon Weekend last month as well as Splash and Dash in 2014, I echo the pack everything sentiment! You never know what you’ll need!