Run into magic on West Coast with Disney’s signature endurance event. The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend, presented by Honda, marks the return of runDisney to Anaheim and heralds the end of this era—after 2026, Disneyland races pause for planned resort expansions.
Rooted in half marathon tradition since 2006, this weekend treats runners to tiered distances: Kids’ Races and 5K on Friday, 10K on Saturday hosted by Mickey in his Sorcerer’s Apprentice guise, and the half marathon on Sunday under the theme “it’s a small world”. The half marathon begins early on Sunday at the Disney Way start/finish, traverses water stops and pace cyclers, and wraps at the Resort.
Expect 13.1 miles of paved, cloud-sprayed paths winding through Downtown Disney, Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Anaheim streets—though park mileage has been trimmed for 2025. Entertainment abounds, with Disney PhotoPass on course, character greeters, and upbeat referees; bib-mounted IDs ensure both safety and fast photo linking.
Community-driven but large-scale, the event balances performance with playful charm. Reviews name it “extremely well run” with a 3.6/5 for scenery and 4.2/5 for production and swag. But commitment is real—the 16-minute/mile pace cutoff applies, with pace cyclists maintaining rhythm. This final Disneyland half invites runners to chase personal bests, collect Disney-themed bling, enjoy park-level entertainment, and be part of runcation culture.
“This had the usual bling and feel of a runDisney event…The expo was well‑organized and easy to navigate.” – RaceRaves
