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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend By The Numbers

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Runners dressed in the Disneybounding colors of their favorite characters will once again sprint through Sleeping Beauty Castle when the RunDisney half marathon returns to Disneyland for the first time in more than six years.


The last RunDisney half marathon race was held at Disneyland in September 2017. The 2017 race wound through both parks before dawn and included a route through neon-lit Cars Land at Disney California Adventure. The Disneyland races attract as many as 30,000 runners a year.



Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend By The Numbers

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RunDisney has not announced prices for the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend. Prices for other RunDisney 5Ks cost approximately $100 and about $220 for a half marathon. Prices for RunDisney challenge races range from $380 to $660.


In 2006, Disneyland was in the midst of celebrating the park's 50th anniversary and what better way to celebrate a major milestone than to host the inaugural Disneyland Half Marathon and Family Fun Run 5K. Held the weekend of September 16th and 17th, registration opened October 15, 2005 and took just over five months to sell out with registration fees starting at $85 for the half and $25 for the 5K. Registration was capped at 12,000 participants (10,000 in the half and 2,000 in the 5K).


Dubbed "the Happiest Race on Earth," 9,395 finishers from 49 states and 15 countries completed the inaugural half marathon with an average finish time of 2:34:22. Californian Ken Broady (a former Disneyland Cast Member) was the men's winner in a time of 1:11:31 and marathon star Kim Jones, the women's winner, completed the 13.1 course in 1:25:03. As was typical of races at that time, there was more of a focus on runners for the half marathon rather than being inclusive of walkers; those that did not finish the course in 3.5 hours no matter your start time were bused to the finish. Unlike today those that were bused did not receive the finisher's medal.


The Coast-to-Coast Challenge also began in 2007, encouraging bi-coastal race participation by awarding a special Partners Statue medal to those who completed either the Walt Disney World marathon or half marathon and the Disneyland Half Marathon in the same calendar year.


In 2010, the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend celebrated its fifth anniversary with a special enameled half marathon medal (a change from the castle medal from the first four years) that was awarded to all finishers as well as the first acknowledgement of Legacy Status to roughly 570 race participants who completed all five Disneyland Half Marathons. Legacy participants were given a special lanyard to celebrate their accomplishment and runners' names were printed in the official race guide. Over 2,350 Partners Statue medals were also given out as the Coast-to-Coast Challenge continued to gain in popularity.


In 2015, as Disneyland celebrates its 60th anniversary, the Disneyland Half Marathon celebrates its own ten-year milestone. The weekend started off with a whimper on Thursday night at the Disneyland Half Marathon 10th Anniversary Party and ended with a bang on Sunday as over 15,000 runners and walkers completed the half marathon.


The half marathon course continued across the esplanade between the parks with the traditional run through Sleeping Beauty's Castle around mile three. By mile four we were out on the streets of Anaheim where dancers, cheer squads, and marching bands provided welcome entertainment. Just after mile six, the Team MousePlanet "Candy from Strangers" stop was stationed where personalized signs along with pounds of orange slices and Red Vines, as well as cool sponges waited. As always, the stop was being mugged as I went by but I did get to say hello to a few fellow members of Team MousePlanet; this stop is always a very welcome sight and is gaining in popularity with runners and walkers every year.






Race participants who were running in the Dumbo Double Dare and who were also Disneyland Half Marathon Legacy Runners were given a special blue and purple race bib to acknowledge their achievement. The standard bib was orange and red. To be fair, there were probably less than 200 of these bibs but they were official and issued by runDisney. After crossing the finish line, my bib was checked and I was directed to the line of Legacy volunteers who were handing out the half marathon finisher's medals along with the special Legacy lanyard.


Fortunately the remainder of the day was one of celebration as Thomas and I joined good friends for a long lunch in the park as well as the parade and fireworks. It was not only a day to commemorate ten years running the Disneyland Half Marathon but to also toast Joanne's success as she not only set a Personal Record in the 10K but she also knocked 16 minutes from her previous half marathon finish time.


For the half marathon, Jason, Taylor, Kelly and I are all running as Rebel pilots. The costumes have a lot of pieces, but so far they are turning out amazing! For the 10K, Taylor and I are running as imperial officers.


The inaugural runDisney Dumbo Double Dare at the Disneyland resort in California to be exact! This race consisted of the Disneyland 10k on Saturday, followed by the Disneyland half marathon on Sunday for a total of 19.3 miles.


Disney, the uber-company which owns Marvel, Lucasfilm (aka Star Wars), Pixar and is responsible for some great family films and wonderful theme parks, has also become quite the upcoming player in the marathon game. With numerous races each year at Walt Disney World in Orlando and at Disneyland in Anaheim, Mickey and Minnie Mouse seem to lace up their running shoes almost every other weekend.


People who think that the entire half marathon is run around in and around Disneyland might be in for a bit of a surprise. After mile 4, you leave Disneyland and the characters behind; from this point on, the race transforms into much more of a standard half marathon.


I originally set my sights on the full marathon, but injured my knee right at the finish of my very first 5k in the early spring. As a result, I decided to register for the half marathon instead. When I was cleared to start running again in the summer, I immediately noticed pain and swelling in the same knee that was just repaired. Ugh!


Hey James, congrats on the half marathon! I'm running the Tinkerbell Half Marathon at Disneyland in a month and am going as Minnie Mouse. How was the run in your mouse ears? Did they bug you at all? Thanks in advance! -Madeleine


THE HAPPY HAPPENINGS... include "yoga, Kids Races, 5K, 10K, and (a) half marathon and challenge," not to mention "a ghoulish two-race challenge (10K and half marathon)," giving participants a variety of lively options. Of course, as with other themed runDisney celebrations, the Halloween to-do will include all sorts of eerie delights and ensorcelled sights. Will you have the music of that Haunted Mansion playing through your noggin as you trot, perhaps "Grim Grinning Ghosts"? Or maybe you'll create a playlist of high-energy songs crooned by Disney villains for your run. Whatever you choose, keep in mind that registration opens on Feb. 13, 2024. And if you're stoked for this seasonal extravaganza, keep that feeling real: A Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will pop up at the Anaheim theme parks from Jan. 30 through Feb. 2, 2025.


The LA Marathon and Charity half marathon course kicks off at Dodger Stadium, winds through historic landmarks and crosses the finish line at Avenue of the Stars, where your family, friends and a finish festival will be waiting to celebrate your arrival.


A very limited number of registrations are still available for the half marathon through charity and travel groups. Runners can get more information on these opportunities by visiting www.rundisney.com. Also, runners can still register for other Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend events, including the new Tinker Bell 10K, Never Land Family Fun Run 5K and Kids Races.


The Charity Half Marathon is a half marathon within the Los Angeles Marathon where everyone participating is giving back! It is a unique event that has the intimate feel of a close-knit nonprofit community while enjoying the high energy and support of one of the largest marathons in the country.

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