The force is strong with the food at runDisney's annual Star Wars Rival Run
Star Wars fans, rejoice!
Nearly 41,000 registered runners are set to embark on runDisney's annual Star Wars Rival Run this weekend at Walt Disney World — and the force (and celebrations) will be strong with them.
Whether you're looking to take a walk on the dark side with Sith Lord swag or a young Padawan looking to snack on some Jedi sweets, Star Wars fans can find one-of-a-kind treats that are only available during this year's runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Expo.
“It’s a celebration, it’s rewarding yourself for all those months of hard work and it’s really a celebration of Star Wars and runDisney,” Faron Kelley, ESPN Wide World of Sport and runDisney's vice president, told "GMA".
For those looking to conquer their hunger in a parsec, runDisney has an assortment of Star Wars-themed food and beverages.
Whether you're feeling more like a Jedi Master or a Sith Lord, guests can "choose their side" when it comes to many of the treats — like the strawberry or the cotton candy frozen lemonades or chocolate covered pretzels.
Adults looking for something a little stronger can order a spicy red or tart blue margarita. Best part of all? Each beverage is poured into a collectible Darth Vader stein!
“Not only do you get some fun food, but you get something cool to take home with you," said Kelley, referring to the steins.
Runners can carb up on some of the limited-time dishes available at the runDisney Star Wars Rival Run Expo, like penne carbonara, spaghetti bolognese and the dijon chicken bowls.
All finishers of the 2019 Star Wars Rival Run races — a 5K, 10K and half marathon — will receive special Star Wars-themed medals featuring iconic symbols from the franchise, like Boba Fett and the Millennium Falcon.
More Star Wars swag exclusive to the race weekend and available for purchase at the expo includes BB-8, mouse ears and dark and light side spirit jerseys.
"So many of our runners, this is a huge occasion and they want to mark that moment, whether it's with that incredible food ... or great merchandise that they're going to wear back home," Kelley noted.
Disney is the parent company of Lucasfilm and ABC News.
