Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend races are back! For January 2024, the weekend includes yoga, a 5k, a 10k, and a Half Marathon. You can also run the Dumbo Double Dare, which consists of the 10k and Half Marathon to earn a bonus challenge medal!
This is the first race to happen at Disneyland since 2017 and they brought it back into the Dr. MLK Jr. Weekend (a US Federal Holiday) January slot. In the past this weekend was the Tinker Bell Race Weekend and then the Star Wars Race Weekend (later specified to Light Side).
2026 Race Weekend Information
Dates: Jan 29-Feb 1, 2026
Where: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, CA
Registration Dates:
- Club runDisney: April 22, 2025 7am PT/10am ET
- General Registration: April 29, 2025 7am PT/10am ET
Events:
- Expo: Jan 29-Jan 31, Thurs 10a-8p, Fri 12p-8p, Sat 10a-4p
- Yoga: Thurs, Jan 29, 2026 | $140 | Disneyland Park | Time: 5:00am
- 5k: Fri, Jan 30, 2026 | $130 | Disneyland Park | Time: 5:00am
- 10k: Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | $185 | Disneyland Resort | Time: 5:00am
- Half Marathon: Sun, Feb 1, 2026 | $270 | Disneyland Resort | Time: 5:00am
- Dumbo Double Dare Challenge: Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2026 | $450 | Disneyland Resort
- Kid’s Races: Jan 31, 2026 | ~$35 | Disneyland Resort | Time: 9:00am
Important Links & Information:
- Event Guide (LIVE): https://www.rundisney-expo.run/
- RunDisney Race Weekend Page: https://www.rundisney.com/events/disneyland/disneyland-half-marathon-weekend/
- Celebrate Happy at Every Mile: 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Honda Medals Revealed: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/disneyland-half-marathon-medal-reveal/
- Celebrate Happy Every Mile: 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend presented by Honda Merchandise: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/2026-dlr-half-marathon-weekend-merchandise-preview/
- One Month until the 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Honda!: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/2026-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-sponsor-honda/
- Running for Something Bigger: The Magic of Mentorship: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/2026-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-celebrated-charity-spotlight/
- Celebrate with Brooks Running Shoes at 2026 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend presented by Honda!: https://www.rundisney.com/blog/2026-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend-brooks-runningshoe-reveal
Jump to:
2026 Disneyland Half Expo
Open the Disneyland® app and navigate to the Virtual Queues section on the Welcome Screen. You can request to join the virtual queue for the runDisney® Merchandise Shop and Brooks Footwear Village starting at 7:00 AM PT on January 29, 2026. Visit the tab labeled Special Events. Select the runDisney® Merchandise Shop and/or Brooks retail location and tap “Join Virtual Queue.” Select the number of Guests, up to four people total, in your shopping party. Tap “Join Virtual Queue” once more. Once you arrive, follow the signs to the check-in area and prepare to show the Cast Member the QR code you received along with your confirmation.
Below is the start/finish area map that was provided in 2024 and likely to still apply for the 2026 Disneyland Half Weekend 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon.
2026 Disneyland Yoga
runDisney® Yoga Timeline:
- 3:00 AM Mickey & Friends Parking Structure opens
- 3:30 AM Security checkpoints open
- 3:45 AM Check-in opens
- 4:45 AM Check-in closes
- 5:00 AM Yoga starts
- 6:00 AM Yoga ends
Reminders
- Mickey & Friends Parking Structure will be available to Guests starting at 3:00 AM. Standard parking rates apply.
- Check-in location in the Main Entrance Plaza at Ticket Booth #5 from 3:45 AM to 4:45 AM
- Requirements: Valid photo ID (driver’s license, passport, military ID, or other government-issued ID) and completed Yoga Check-In Pass
- Sign your Digital Waiver online
- Provided: Yoga mat, carrying strap, and a bottle of water
- Age Requirements: Minimum age of 10 years. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a registered participant 14 or older.
- Location is subject to change
- Spots are first-come, first-serve within the activity area.
Park Access after runDisney® Yoga:
- Exit Disneyland® Park after the event
- Re-entry requires a valid Theme Park Ticket and Park Reservation
2026 5k Map
Race Start: Disneyland® Park
Disneyland® 5K Timeline:
- 3:00 AM Mickey & Friends Parking Structure opens
- 3:30 AM Security screening opens
- 4:00 AM Staging area and Corrals open
- 5:00 AM Race starts
- 5:15 AM Start line closes
Reminders
- Mickey & Friends Parking Structure will be available to Guests starting at 3:00 AM. Standard parking rates apply.
- All participants for a 5K distance must be 5 years of age or older on race day to participate and must be able to complete the 5K on their own. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by a registered Guest 14 years of age or older to participate.
- gEAR Bag Check will be located at Esplanade between Disneyland® Park and Disney California Adventure® Park. Do not use the lockers inside of the theme parks. Guests will only have access to gEAR Bag Check in the Esplanade once finished with the event.
- Please refer to Safety Reminders for more information regarding costumes, backpacks, strollers, and other prohibited items.
2026 Disneyland 10k
Race Start: Disney Way
Disneyland® 10K Timeline:
- 3:00 AM Toy Story Parking Lot opens
- 3:30 AM Security screening opens
- 3:30 AM Family Reunion Area and Corrals open
- 5:00 AM Race starts
- 5:30 AM Start line closes
Reminders
- Toy Story Parking Lot will be available to Guests starting at 3:00 AM. Standard parking rates apply.
- Participants for a 10K distance must be 10 years of age or older. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by a registered Guest 14 years of age or older to participate.
- gEAR Bag Check will be available for participants in the Family Reunion Area.
- Please refer to Safety Reminders for more information regarding costumes, backpacks, strollers, and other prohibited items.
2026 Disneyland Half Marathon
Race Start: Disney Way
Disneyland® Half Marathon Timeline:
- 3:00 AM Toy Story Parking Lot opens
- 3:30 AM Security screening opens
- 3:30 AM Family Reunion Area and Corrals open
- 5:00 AM Race starts
- 5:45 AM Start line closes
Reminders
- Toy Story Parking Lot will be available to Guests starting at 3:00 AM. Standard parking rates apply.
- Participants for a Half Marathon distance must be 14 years of age or older. .
- gEAR Bag Check will be available for participants in the Family Reunion Area.
- Please refer to Safety Reminders for more information regarding costumes, backpacks, strollers, and other prohibited items.
- Stay tuned for more information regarding road closures.
2026 Disneyland Kid’s Race
Race Start: Family Reunion Area (located off Disney Way)
Parking & Arrivals
Toy Story Parking Lot (off Harbor Blvd) will open at 3:00 AM. The race location can be accessed via Clementine Ave.
Participants
Each race will have its own start line, and all races will be utilizing the same finish line as the 10K and Half Marathon. Parents should bring their registered children to their staging zone at the designated time (see below). Any parent who wishes to run with their children is encouraged to do so. However, only registered participants will receive a finisher medallion.
Kids Activity Zone
The Kids Activity Zone will open at 8:00 AM for registered children and their families to enjoy activities.
runDisney® Kids Races staging area will be within the Kids Activity Zone. Participants should be in the staging area at the following times.
- 1-3 years old: ~8:45 AM at the 100 Meter Zone
- 4-6 years old: ~9:05 AM at the 200 Meter Zone
- 7-9 years old: ~9:20 AM at the 300 Meter Zone
- 12 months & under: 10:00 AM at the Diaper Dash Zone
Race Bibs
Each 100-, 200-, and 300-meter runner will be issued a race bib at Packet Pick-Up and should wear their race bib on the front of their shirt. Diaper Dash racers may wear race bibs on their backs during the race and change to the front of their attire for post-race photographs. Please complete the Emergency Contact Information on the back of the bib.
Parent Claim Process
Each race bib will include a tear off tag with your child’s race number on it. Prior to the start of the race, Parents and legal guardians will need to detach the parent claim tag and keep it with them while the participant is racing. At each race finish, the parent claim tags will be matched with the race bib for the participant to be returned to the parent or legal guardian.
RACE WEEKEND DESCRIPTION
Disneyland 5K
The Disneyland 5k (3.1 miles) occurs on the Friday morning of the race weekend and is an untimed, family race. The race starts on Main St and then runs through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. It ends in Disney California Adventure. There are usually 4-6 characters along the course and at the finish you will get a medal, a water, a Powerade, a snack box, and a banana.
Disneyland 10K
The Disneyland 10k (6.2 miles) is run on the Saturday morning of the race weekend and is a timed race around around the Disneyland Resort. When the races returned, the start and finish line moved to Disney Way. The race runs through both Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Park. There are usually 6-8 characters on the course and at the finish you will get a medal, a water, a Powerade, a snack box, and a banana.
Disneyland HALF MARATHON
The Disneyland Half Marathon (13.1 miles/21.1 km) is run on Sunday morning of the race weekend. The start and finish line is on Disney Way as of the race return. The race runs around Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before running on the roads of Anaheim. At Disneyland races, there usually aren’t official Disney characters outside Disney property, but there are various fan groups, cheer squads, community groups, and bands to fill the rest of the course. At the finish runners get a medal, a water, a Powerade, a challenge medal (if applicable), a snack box, and a banana.
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Maps
Past Race Weekend Info and History
Year of First Race Weekend: September 15-17, 2006 | 5k: 9/16/06 ($25) | Half: 9/17/06 ($85) | Kid’s: 9/16/06 ($5)
Read about the inaugural race here: https://allears.net/disneyland/dlr-planning/disneyland-half-marathon-september-17-2006/ and https://www.themouseforless.com/blog_world/the-inaugural-disneyland-half-marathon-and-5k-family-fun-run/
While the inaugural race weekend ran in mid-September, it was moved to Labor Day weekend in 2007 and remained that weekend until 2017 when Disneyland stopped hosting races. RunDisney then announced the race’s return at the 2022 D23 Expo and was later revealed that it would take the Dr. MLK Jr. Weekend slot that was originally set aside for Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend and then Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend.
The race weekend always included a 5k, Half Marathon, and Kids Races. In 2013, runDisney introduced the 10k and the Dumbo Double Dare Challenge, this was the first race weekend to offer a 10k!
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