Event Description
Course
Half Marathon Course Description
It's the Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend and the course for this magical half marathon event will take you through Disney California Adventure® Park, celebrating California's storied past and exciting future, and Disneyland® Park, home of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and the whole Disney gang. Then it's on to the scenic streets of Anaheim before an exciting finish. Ideal weather and a flat loop course set the stage for an exhilarating Half Marathon designed to shatter personal bests.
Official Event Guide
The Official Digital Event Guide contains all of the information you need for the Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend. It will be posted approximately two weeks prior to the event.
Virtual Goody Bag
Your virtual goody bag is filled with great offers and special items just for race weekend participants. As the event draws near, be sure to check here for a link to your virtual goody bag.
Event Communications
Event weekend emails will be sent to all participants with information about your event. Please note, if you are not receiving event communications, it may be due to opting out of any official The Walt Disney Company emails. To continue to receive email communications, make sure to sign up for runDisney emails today!
Corral and Bib Assignment
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.
Please remember to fill out the Emergency Medical Information on the back of your race bib.
The letter on your bib will determine your assigned corral. Letters are assigned based on proof of time provided for the half marathon or your estimated finishing time. Letters are based on anticipated pace per mile for the 5K, 10K, half marathon, and Disneyland® Double Dare.
Each runner will be issued a race bib at Packet Pick-Up. It is the responsibility of the runner to wear the bib during the race.
Waivers
Waivers will be provided on line approximately two weeks before the race.
You must have your signed waiver and a Photo ID with you to pick up your race packet.
A parent or legal guardian must complete and sign the waiver for any participant under 18 years old. No exceptions will be made.
gEAR Bag Check
gEAR Bag Check is available for the Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
A clear plastic bag will be issued to you at Packet Pick-Up to be used for gEAR Bag Check service. No other bag will be accepted.
A numbered bag check sticker will be given to you at Packet Pick-Up. Place the sticker in the clearly defined area on your clear plastic bag prior to arriving at gEAR Bag Check.
At race completion, keep your bib on! Your race number will be used to verify your bag when you pick it up.
Valuable items should not be checked.
The Event Staff is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.
Packet Pick-Up
Location: Disneyland® Hotel Exhibit Hall
You must pick up your own participant packet (which includes your event-issued bib number and timing device) during regularly scheduled hours. Adult individuals will no longer be able to pick up participant packets on behalf of other adults.
Download and complete your personalized race waiver on-line (available approximately 2 weeks prior to event).
Parents or legal guardians must download and complete the personalized race waiver for minors and pick up their packet.
Visit the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at Disneyland® Hotel Exhibit Hall to pick up your Race Packet.
You must have a valid ID with you in order to pick up your packet (driver’s license, passport, Military ID, Government issued ID.)
If you do not have a valid photo ID we cannot issue you your race bib. No exceptions will be made.
The payer or registrant may pick up Spectator Viewing Party packets.
Costumes
Disney reserves the right to deny admission to or remove any person wearing attire that is considered inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other Guests. All participants and their Guests may dress as their favorite character, but must follow these guidelines as determined solely by Disney.
Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
Guests who dress like Characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests.
Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground (i.e. full length princess dresses)
Costumes may not contain any weapons that resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another Guest.
Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from, a race or any race related event/activity unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards.
For runDisney participants ages 13 and under:
Costumes and some masks may be worn, as long the mask does not cover the entire face and eyes are visible.
For runDisney participants ages 14 and older:
Layered costumes, that could conceal prohibited items, are not permitted (e.g. Jedi robes).
Costume props, including those that surround the entire body (e.g. Death Star, Up House) are not permitted.
Costumes may not reach or drag on the ground. (e.g. full-length princess dresses)
Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts, and hats are acceptable.
Acceptable accessories include: transparent wings, plastic light sabers, toy swords, and tutus. Headwear may be worn as long as it does not cover the face.
Guests may not wear masks of any kind.
Please note that while costumed attire may be worn during runDisney events, Guests 14 and older are not permitted to wear costumed attire in the theme parks. As a result, Guests may need to change their attire prior to visiting the parks after participating in a runDisney race.
Guests who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from, a race or any race related event/activity unless his or her costume can be modified to meet the above standards.
Please consider not bringing unnecessary bags with you on race day. All items will be inspected. Items, costumes, and props in violation of safety requirements will be denied entry.