GBC NEWS takes on Shanghai Disney’s 10K Inspiration Run!

Shanghai, China

As GBC NEWS resident fitness enthusiast, I participated in the first-ever Inspirational Run at Shanghai Disney Resort.

09/15/2016

Tickets for the highly anticipated event sold out in minutes!

As the race date approached, we trained and ran several times a week to get in shape for the 10K. Three days before the race, we arrived in Shanghai, and I picked up the welcome pack, which included a Shanghai Disney Inspirational Run t-shirt, a Sketchers visor, a Chevrolet sports towel, and other small items.

To arrive early for the event on the morning of September 16, 2018, we booked our stay at the Toy Story Hotel. Stepping into the hotel was like stepping into the world of Toy Story. Bright colors, concept art adorning the walls, and charming details like a bedside table with a Rubik’s Cube made my stay magical. All the staff were incredibly friendly and took the time to greet me with warm smiles.

The race began, weaving our way through the other runners as we made our way through Disney Town. Belle waved to us from a restaurant balcony: “Bonjour!” The sun was beating down, but we kept going and arrived at Toy Story Land, where Jessie, Lotso, Buzz, and Woody cheered us on. Running through the park was exciting thanks to all the characters there, who encouraged and inspired us to keep going. Halfway through the race, the course left the theme park and entered the tranquil and peaceful Wishing Star Park, which surrounds a lake. This was the most challenging part of the race, as there were many hills and curves to navigate. Finally, as I was on the home stretch, I saw Mickey and Minnie and waved to them before raising my hand at the finish line. Having run the 10K on such a hot, sunny day, I then went to the awards ceremony, where the marketing director and other executives presented prizes to the fastest runners.