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You Can Run…You Can Run…You Can Run…
The Tinkerbell Half Marathon weekend event opens at Noon Eastern on August 12th. Pixie dust, Fairies and a magical run through Neverland await you at the 2015 Tinkerbell Half MarathonWeekend.
This is a great chance to put on your imaginary wings and join the Disney fairies, along with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys for a weekend of memory – filled fun at Disneyland. Including a nighttime pasta party, amazing runs, spectacular surprises and a chance to earn your “real” wings in a story book finish straight out of a fairytale.
The Tinkerbell Half Marathon weekend is a fun filled weekend being held at Disneyland May 7th- 10th and is one chance to earn a coveted Coast to Coast medal. On top of the race events for the weekend, runners that participate in a half marathon or marathon at Walt Disney World and run in the Tinkerbell Half Marathon, they are eligible for the Coast to Coast medal. New this year, a pink C2C medal available for runners that competed in the Princess Half Marathon and the Tinkerbell Half Marathon.
*Tinker Bell Half Marathon
Sunday, May 10, 2015
Start Time: 5:30 a.m.
Start/Finish: Disneyland® Resort
It’s the stuff dreams are made of – sprinkled with a whimsical dose of pixie dust! The Tinker Bell Half Marathon, hosted by Never Land’s very own pixie, Tinker Bell, and Peter Pan, is 13.1 miles of amazing sights, sounds, and experiences. You can run, you can run, you can run, to “earn” your wings on this extraordinary adventure that takes you through Never Land and the spectacular Disneyland® Resort and continues along the historic and colorful streets of Anaheim. Then get set for an incredible storybook finish and your very own Tinker Bell inspired finisher medal.
Want to double your fun? Run with a partner as a 2-Person Team! Team registration is a great way to compete in the Tinker Bell Half Marathon with added perks for both team members.**
Each team member must sign up for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon individually. Once you are both registered, you can then sign up as a team.
*Pixie Dust Challenge
Saturday, May 9, 2015 Start Time: 5:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 10, 2015 Start Time: 5:30 a.m.
Start/Finish: Disneyland® Resort
Get set for the Ultimate Pixie Adventure – the Inaugural Pixie Dust Challenge!
It’s the all-new Pixie Dust Challenge! Two days of spectacular runs in the ultimate pixie adventure that combines the 13.1-mile Tinker Bell Half Marathon PLUS the 6.2-mile Tinker Bell 10K. Peter Pan, the Lost Boys and Fairies will cheer you on all weekend long as you make your runs through Neverland and the amazing Disneyland® Resort and along the historic and charming streets of Anaheim in this two-day, memory-filled adventure chock full of pixie dust, Disney entertainment, and plenty of excitement. Complete both races within the pacing requirements and you’ll earn the Inaugural Pixie Dust Challenge Medal in addition to your Tinker Bell Half Marathon and Tinker Bell 10K medals. Registration for the Pixie Dust Challenge is required to receive the Pixie Dust Challenge Medal.
*Tinker Bell 10K
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Start Time: 5:30 a.m.
Start/Finish: Disneyland® Resort
Discover your inner pixie and run in the newly created Tinker Bell 10K. This 6.2 mile course will take you on a magical journey throughout the Disneyland® Resort.
*Coast to Coast Medal
Special Edition of the Coast to Coast Race Challenge Medal
In 2015, any participant who completes both the Disney Princess Half Marathon in February at Walt Disney World® Resort and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon in May at Disneyland® Resort will earn a special pink version of the runDisney Coast to Coast Race Challenge Medal.*
*Never Land 5K
Friday, May 8, 2015
Start Time: 5:00 a.m.
Start/Finish: Disneyland® Resort
Follow the second star to the right and straight on till morning!
Join Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, and the Lost Boys for the kick off of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend! The excitement begins with the popular Never Land 5K for runners of all ages – kids, tweens, teens, and adults. It’s your chance to share the magic and run together as a family or with your friends. Just follow the “second star to the right and straight on till morning” for the Never Land 5K – a magical course through Never Land and continuing throughout the Disneyland®Resort. It’s great fun on a great run and a perfect warm up for Sunday’s Half Marathon.
*runDisney Kids Races
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Simba Parking Lot near Downtown Disney® District
Every kid’s a winner if you just “believe!”
Every child 8 and younger who participates in the runDisney Kids Races goes home a winner with a finisher medallion designed for the tiniest of runners. Encourage your child to join the excitement and sign up for any of the Kids Dashes during this fun-filled weekend. There’s even a Diaper Dash for crawlers! Space is limited.
Parents are allowed to run with their children. The event will follow a rolling start beginning with the 100m dash followed by the 200m, 400m and Diaper Dash.
*Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Pasta Party
Friday, May 8, 2015
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Stage 17 inside Disney California Adventure® Park
Delicious buffet dinner PLUS photos and autographs with Disney characters!
Enjoy a scrumptious buffet dinner and have your photos taken with your favorite Disney characters during the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Pasta Party! It’s a great way to add a magical touch to your Half Marathon weekend. Festivities include a scrumptious buffet dinner, special Disney character appearances throughout the evening, plus autograph and photo opportunities with the Disney characters. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now!
*runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
Thursday, May 7, 2015 – Noon – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, May 8, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 9, 2015 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Disneyland® Hotel Exhibit Hall
One-stop headquarters for all your Race Weekend needs!
Headquarters for everything you need to prepare for race weekend is at the Expo. All runners must attend the Expo for race number, shirt & gEAR bag pick up. During the Expo celebration, you’ll be able to check out the latest in Official runDisney Race Weekend Merchandise, and get a sneak peek at the latest in fitness apparel, footwear, sunglasses, high tech gadgets, and nutritional products. The Expo will also showcase a Speaker Series that includes appearances by celebrity runner and seminars on training, running, and nutrition featuring speakers and panelists from the running industry.
*Information courtesy of the runDisney website.
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