The force was strong with these 'Star Wars' Half Marathon runners
"May the course be with you."
Those five words are sure to pump up any of the Star Wars-loving runners who participated in runDisney's Star Wars Half Marathon - The Dark Side this weekend.
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The Walt Disney World Orlando Resort kicked off its out-of-this-world event — held in the Florida park from April 20 to 23 — with a Star Wars Half Marathon on Saturday, where fans were invited to join the dark side and sprint through Darth Vader's turf while being cheered on by stormtroopers stationed on the sidelines.
How motivating, right?!
Nevertheless, fans of the epic franchise put aside their fears, suited up at the crack of dawn, and got out there to run the galactic course.
You are now on the path to the dark side at the #runDisney #StarWarsHalf Marathon at @WaltDisneyWorld! pic.twitter.com/HdLGQrjY9d
— runDisney (@runDisney) April 23, 2017
In a galaxy far far away Tweedle Darth & Tweedle Darther blasted thru the #starwarshalf @rundisney @starwars pic.twitter.com/211aRJafVT
— Kimberly Markey (@MMMarathoner) April 23, 2017
Getting up at 3:30am on Sunday morning IS the Dark Side! #starwarshalf @runDisney
— Amy Lane (@biosynthesizer) April 23, 2017
today, i'm running for carrie fisher's dog. gary, this ones for you #starwarshalf
— taylor 卌 (@tsweat94) April 23, 2017
Will you join the dark side at #StarWarsHalf – The Dark Side at @WaltDisneyWorld? #runDisney pic.twitter.com/bZe7Xy6hgJ
— runDisney (@runDisney) April 13, 2017
I found the Ewoks! #StarWarsHalf pic.twitter.com/rEKsmEWSs5
— Courtney Guth (@Courtney_Guth) April 23, 2017
Mile 3
10.3 to go. #starwarshalf pic.twitter.com/MYfjjqVRXt— Carolyn (BlueFlame) (@Sikamarutwin) April 23, 2017
I always look forward to seeing the creative Star Wars costumes and shirts along the course. #runDisney #starwarshalf #darksidechallenge pic.twitter.com/DOyPTrEvY6
— Park Journey (@Park_Journey) April 23, 2017
Move along. #runDisney #StarWarsHalf pic.twitter.com/QGUqfhvcSt
— runDisney (@runDisney) April 23, 2017
The event-filled weekend ensured fun for the whole family, including another half marathon on Sunday, a Star Wars 10K, a Star Wars 5K, and runDisney kids races. And those who really felt the force was with them could dare to take on the Dark Side Challenge — a combination of the the Star Wars 10K and Half Marathon. Phew.
In case this all wasn't already super cool, winners were awarded fresh Star Wars-themed medals featuring Kylo Ren, Captain Phasma, and more.
Which bling will you take home from the #runDisney #StarWarsHalf Marathon - The Dark Side? pic.twitter.com/DcU2Moflrl
— runDisney (@runDisney) April 23, 2017
But have no fear do-gooders, if you can't bring yourself to join the dark side for a weekend, runDisney also holds a Light Side race weekend.
