Registration is now open for the 9th annual Disney's Race for the Taste 10K. The race takes place Oct. 12 and begins with a ceremonial toast and fireworks display at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. 

Runners then set out on a 6.2-mile journey through Disney's Hollywood Studios, which includes running through the set of "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show." The race ends inside the International Gateway at Epcot, but unlike other races, runners and their ticketed friends and family members will have an opportunity to sample international cuisine from the Epcot festival at a post-race picnic. You might want to lay off the brie and wine for a while until you get some fluid back into your system, but I cant think of a better way to celebrate than dining on food from the Food and Wine festival!

Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in several categories, including top male, top female and wheelchair divisions.

There will also be several Race for the Taste Kids' Races, including a Heelys' Race and Roll race (200m) for kids ages 8-14. Other kids' races include a 100-meter event (ages 1-3), a 200-meter race (ages 4-6), a 400-meter race (ages 7-9) and an 800-meter event (ages 9-11).

Runners can register now online at www.disneyraceforthetaste.com . Race-only registration is $45, Race Registration with an included Disney theme park ticket is $73.  Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the event for donation to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.