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Expedition Everest Challenge

Experience the true meaning of "racing heartbeat."

Expedition Everest Challenge, a race adventure with some bite, is coming Saturday, May 5, 2012 to Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

Just after sunset, individuals and teams of two will brave the mysteries of a thrilling 5K trek held in the shadows of the Forbidden Mountain. Teams will have to overcome treacherous obstacles lying in their path and scavenge for clues along their journey to be able to solve the mystery of the mountain in the end. But beware of the Yeti, the abominable snowman that guards the Forbidden Mountain! Escape from the clutches of the Yeti and celebrate conquering this Everest Challenge with an exclusive after-hours party at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

If you have what it takes to conquer this challenge, then find a teammate and join the trek! The challenge and the party will double your fun! If no one will brave this adventure with you, then sign up for the solo trek.

The Expedition Everest Challenge will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Race events will include:

Expedition Everest Challenge

Registration

If you think you've got what it takes to defeat the Yeti at the Forbidden Mountain, then sign up for the Expedition Everest Challenge at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Register as an individual or take on the Challenge together as a team.

Entry Fees and Deadlines

Expedition Everest Challenge

Individual Registration

$89 between December 13 – February 26, 2012
$99 between February 27 – April 15, 2012
$109 between April 16 – May 5, 2012

Individual Registration Plus 1– Day Theme Park Ticket*

$129 between December 13 – February 26, 2012
$139 between February 27 – April 15, 2012
$149 between April 16 – May 5, 2012

Team Registration

$175 between December 13 – February 26, 2012
$190 between February 27 – April 15, 2012
$205 between April 16 – May 5, 2012

Team Registration Plus 1– Day Theme Park Ticket*

$249 between December 13 – February 26, 2012
$269 between February 27 – April 15, 2012
$289 between April 16 – May 5, 2012

The team registration option is available for participants who want to compete together as a two–person team and EACH member of the team will receive a 1-Day Theme Park Ticket. Teams can register in the Men's, Women's, Co–Ed, and Military divisions at the Expedition Everest Challenge.

*Theme Park Ticket entitles you to one day of admission to Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Magic Kingdom® Park or Epcot®. Some activities/events may be separately priced. Ticket types and entitlements are subject to change without notice. Tickets are non–transferable and non–refundable. Parking is not included. Tickets must be picked up at Packet Pick–up. Tickets not picked up will not be refunded or mailed. Theme park tickets must be purchased in advance with registration.

For more information about the Expedition Everest Challenge Post–Race Party and purchase additional tickets, please visit our Party Tickets page.

runDisney Kids' Races

The runDisney Kids' Races will consist of a short run, obstacles and a surprise challenge to finish the race.

Entry Fees

$15 per child

Eligibility

Expedition Everest Challenge

All participants must be at least 9 years of age to participate in the Expedition Everest Challenge.

runDisney Kids' Races

Children between the ages of 4 and 10 are eligible to compete in the runDisney Kids' Races.

Pacing Requirements

There will be a 16 minute–per–mile pacing requirement for the 5K adventure run portion of the race. The race will start at 9:30 p.m. Anyone not able to maintain the respective paces will be picked up and transported to the finish. You may be picked up at any point along the course for not maintaining pace.

Team Member Change Request Form

To make a change to your team, please complete the correct form. You can use a form to Change a Team Member or to Create a Team from two individual registrations. The forms must be received by April 27, 2012 for teammate changes to be valid.

Refund/Cancellation/Transfer Policies

Registration fees are non–refundable and non–transferrable. No exceptions will be made.

Expedition Everest Challenge

Race Instructions

The final race instructions for the Expedition Everest Challenge and runDisney Kids' Races will be posted here before the event.

Waiver/Packet Pick-Up

Waivers will be provided online approximately one month before the race. To pick up your event packet, you must bring a Photo ID and your signed waiver. A waiver must be completed and signed by each participant. If the participant is under 18 years old, the waiver must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. No exceptions will be made.

If you are not able to attend Packet Pick-Up, the individual picking up on your behalf must provide the following items as well as his/her Photo ID:

Packet Pick-Up Authorization Form
A copy of the participant's Photo ID
Event waiver signed by the participant

All of these items must be provided and no exceptions will be made.

Bag Check

You will receive a clear plastic bag at Packet Pick-Up, please use this bag for the bag check service. We will not accept any other type of bag. You will also receive a numbered bag check sticker at Packet Pick-Up. You should place the sticker in the clearly defined area on your clear plastic bag. Please attach the sticker to the clear plastic bag prior to arriving at Bag Check. Once you finish, your race number will be used to verify your bag when you pick it up. Please do not check any valuable items. The Event Staff is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.

Bib Numbers

Each runner will be issued a bib number at Packet Pick-Up. It is the responsibility of the runner to wear the bib during the race. If a runner is seen without their bib number while running on the course, they will be removed from the course for security and safety reasons.

Timing & Results

The Expedition Everest Challenge is a timed event. Participants will receive a cumulative time plus a split time for the 5K and the scavenger hunt.

The ChronoTrack timing system will be used for this race. A ChronoTrack timing B-tag and instructions will be located on the back of the race bib. The disposable B-tag should be peeled off and attached to the participant's shoe before the race. Each individual participant will have a B-tag on the back of the bib and team participants will receive one B-tag per team. The team must choose which member will wear the B-tag. Team members are not required to complete the race together, but both team members must complete the obstacle course, scavenger hunt and cross the finish line together.

Results will be posted at runDisney.com/Everest following the conclusion of the race.

All information is subject to change.

Expedition Everest Challenge

SAFETY REMINDER

For the safety of yourself and the other participants, baby joggers, strollers, baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, crutches, canes, walkers, walking sticks and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. If you are seen in violation of one of these you will be removed from the course and transported to the finish line area.

Headphones are discouraged due to audio messages that are placed throughout the course to ensure your safety.

You are allowed to and even encouraged to wear a costume while running the event, however, your costume cannot include a face mask for security and safety reasons. Anyone seen in violation of this will be removed from the course. If your costume is questionable or offensive to others, we reserve the right to either have you change into something more appropriate or remove you from the event.

WEATHER

The race will be held rain or shine. If there is lightning in the area the race will either have a delayed start or, depending on the intensity of the weather, be cancelled. The determination will be made by the Event Management staff.

The Walt Disney World® Resort Lightning Policy

Event operations will shut down when lightning is 10 miles out from the event areas. Event operations will not resume until the lightning is 10 miles out moving away from the event areas. Sports Manager will determine this using the *Flash to Bang Rule* and weather radar. The Sports Manager will consult with the Theme Park and Walt Disney World® Security on a course of action to utilize the operational rain plan, delay the event, or cancel the event.

*Flash to Bang Rule* is applied by measuring the time (in seconds) between a visual lightning "Flash" and hearing the resulting "Bang". This time is then divided by a factor of "5" to obtain distance in miles. For example, 50 seconds between "Flash" and "Bang" divided by "5" equals 10 miles.

As a reminder, the registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Expedition Everest Challenge

Transportation

Expedition Everest Challenge transportation has been arranged for participants staying at the Host Resorts listed below. Buses will be indicated by Expedition Everest Challenge signs placed in the front windows. Please note, Expedition Everest Challenge Transportation is only provided to and from the Host Resorts. Guests not staying at a Host Resort will need to provide their own transportation.

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Transportation to Packet Pick-Up

Friday May 4: 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 5: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Expedition Everest Challenge Transportation will depart from Host Resorts to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex approximately every 30 minutes for Packet Pick-Up. Transportation to Packet Pick-Up will begin one half hour prior to opening and will continue until one half hour after closing. If you are staying at a host resort, please check with your front desk for the pick-up location. Participants staying at the host resorts are strongly encouraged to use the event transportation from the host resorts to Packet Pick-Up due to the other events taking place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex that weekend.

Guests not staying at a host resort will need to provide their own transportation to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for Packet Pick-Up. There will be no charge for parking at the Complex on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5.

Race Day Transportation

Saturday, May 5: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.; 10:15 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.

Buses will depart from the host resorts to the race starting 7:00 p.m. The last buses will leave the resort at 8:30 p.m. Transportation will resume from the host resorts to Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park for guests who are attending the Post-Race Party at 10:15 p.m. and will continue throughout the evening. Buses will return guests to the host hotels. The last bus will leave the Post-Race Party at 2:30 a.m.

Guests who are not staying at a Host Resort will need to provide their own transportation to the Expedition Everest Challenge. Parking for event guests will be available at Disney's Animal Kingdom® will be waived for runners and spectators arriving after 5:00 p.m. on race evening. Please allow enough time to ensure you at Disney's Animal Kingdom® at 9:30 p.m. for the start of the race.

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