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runDisney Events Policies

runDisney is dedicated to providing a great experience for all participants. If after reading our policies, you have questions, please reach out through the Contact Us page.

Please familiarize yourself with the following runDisney events policies. These policies are in addition to the runDisney registration Terms and Conditions agreed to during the registration process:

Registration

Please familiarize yourself with the following runDisney registration policies:

• Entry fees for runDisney events, commemorative items, donations or any other event-related purchases are non-refundable.
• Entry fees for runDisney events include a separate processing fee. Donations do not include a separate processing fee.
• Disney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any event for any reason in its sole discretion with refund of any applicable registration fees being the sole remedy of any such refusal and/or revocation.
• Registrations may be transferred within the same race weekend to a longer race distance, as long as the desired race distance is not sold out. The participant must log into their runDisney account and select the registration they wish to transfer. Once the participant has selected the new distance they wish to transfer to, the participant will be prompted to pay any difference in registration price (if any) and then a transfer processing fee will be applied.
• Race entries/bibs are not transferrable from one person/participant to another person/participant. Sale, trade and/or transfer of race entry/bib number is strictly prohibited and may result in the disqualification of and/or banning of offenders from participating at future events. Anyone caught attempting to sell or transfer their race entry/bib to another person/participant, pick up another person's/participant's race entry/bib, or participate in a race using another participant's race entry/bib, will have said race entry/bib cancelled and/or revoked, be disqualified and be removed from the race without refund.
• Event merchandise purchased is subject to sales tax. Participants must pick up all pre-purchased event merchandise before the end of the Expo. Uncollected merchandise will not be shipped to participants. runDisney and its affiliates reserve the right to dispose of uncollected merchandise in any manner at their sole discretion.

Dates, times and prices are subject to change. All events are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time.

Eligibility

All members of the family are encouraged to participate so long as each member is eligible for the particular racing event, as follows:

• 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.
• 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.
• Participants for a Half Marathon distance must be 14 years of age or older.
• Participants for the Chills & Thrills Challenge must be 14 years of age or older.
• Participants for Yoga must be 10 years of age or older to participate. Children under age 14 must be accompanied by a registered Guest 14 years of age or older to participate.

Proof of Time

Proof of time is required for starting group placement if you claim you will finish a half marathon in 2 hours and 30 minutes (2:30) or less. Otherwise, proof of time is not required.

We do not accept self-timed, training or virtual runs as proof of time. Verifiable proof of time must be provided by the participant for each individual race from an officially timed 10K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon race reflecting results within the time ranges noted on the event page under Proof of Time.

Past runDisney races may be used as proof of time, however, the participant must submit them with their race registration. Participants will be placed in the last start group if the required proof of time is not submitted. If you submit a proof of time from a race distance other than a Half Marathon, an industry standard calculation will be applied to equate your time.

If proof of time is not provided by April 1, 2025, or if the data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start group. No start group changes will be made after such date.

For any questions regarding proof of time, please email disneysports@trackshack.com

Pacing Requirements

• Must maintain a minimum of 16-minute-per-mile pace for all participants in the Half Marathon and 10K.
• A training pace of 15-minutes-per-mile is recommended.
• Pace cyclists will be on the course indicating when runners are behind pace by waving a red flag at each mile marker according to the official pace time. If you reach a mile marker with a red flag waving, please note you are behind the required 16-minute-per-mile pace and can be picked up at any time and transported to the course pick up tent.

Safety Reminders

• All participant costumes and bags are subject to screening prior to entering the event staging areas.
• Weapons of any kind or objects that appear to be actual weapons—including toy guns—are not allowed for any participants.
• For everyone's safety, selfie sticks, baby joggers, strollers, baby carriers, backpacks, skates, scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and pets of any kind are prohibited from the course. Violators will be removed from the course and transported to the finish line area.
• Headphones are strongly discouraged due to audio messages that are placed throughout the course to ensure runner safety.
• Any participant under the race age requirement will not be permitted. Only registered athletes are permitted in runner only areas.

For the safety of all of the runners, the following items will be prohibited from the start/finish staging areas and the race courses.

• Flags of any kind that are larger than 3' x 5' are prohibited regardless of how flag is intended to be carried.
• Flag poles cannot be longer than 4 feet or have a diameter of more than 4 inches.
• Pole can be made of wood, plastic, and/or PVC. Poles made of metal are not allowed.
• Only poles with rounded or flat ends are allowed. No decorative or sharp ends will be allowed.
• Flag harnesses will be permitted if the participant bib is not covered and the harness does not pose a safety hazard.

Please review the Disneyland Resort Park Rules for further details.

While participants are welcome to take pictures, selfie sticks are prohibited in all areas at runDisney events and at the Disneyland Resort.

Costumes

runDisney reserves the right to deny admission to, or remove, any person wearing attire that runDisney considers inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other participants and Guests. All participants may dress as their favorite character, but must follow these guidelines as determined solely by runDisney:

• Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
• Participants 14 and older may not wear costume masks of any kind.
• Participants 13 and younger may wear costume masks, however, the participant’s eyes must be visible, and the mask may not cover the participant’s entire face.
• Participants who dress like characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other Guests except as expressly requested and authorized by runDisney.
• Costumes may not drag on the ground.
• Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another participant.
• Costumes may not contain any weapons which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
• Layered costumes, such as ball gowns, hoop skirts, those that have an infrastructure with metal components or hard edges, costumes that do not follow the natural contour of the human body, and/or costumes that could conceal prohibited items are not permitted.
• Layered clothing, including tutus over running shorts, cold-weather gear such as sweatshirts or sweatpants, and clothing that follows the natural contour of the body are permitted unless they present a safety hazard (e.g. dragging on the ground).
• Costumes or large props including, without limitation, items that present a safety hazard (e.g. King Triton’s trident), those that surround the entire body (e.g. cardboard, plastic or other wearable costumes with hard edges, such as a house from Disney-Pixar's Up), those that are inflatable, or those that physically connect multiple participants to each other are not permitted.
• Small, inflatable or soft-bodied, handheld props (e.g. an inflatable Toy Story ball) are permitted.
• Tutus, transparent wings and hats/headwear are permitted; however, they may not cover the participant’s face.
• Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
• Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts and hats are acceptable.
• Participants who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from, a runDisney event unless their costume can be modified to meet the above standards.

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 during normal operating hours. As a result, Guests will need to change their attire prior to visiting the parks after participating in a runDisney event.

Please avoid bringing unnecessary items with you on the day of the runDisney event. Participants will not be permitted to wear or use items, costumes or props in violation of safety and costume requirements.

Weather

The race will be held rain or shine. Race start times may be changed, or cancelled, due to weather concerns, as determined solely by runDisney.

As a reminder, the registration fees are nonrefundable.

Athletes with Disabilities

• All Participants must be registered and meet the age, safety, and equipment requirements of the specific race.
• Canes, crutches, walkers, or trekking poles may be used during the race. Participants utilizing these devices will start in their assigned start group. Visit the Contact Us page if you have questions regarding the use of other devices.
• For the safety of all race Participants, knee scooters are not permitted in the start groups or on the race course.
• Prosthetics and day chairs can be stored in the Athletes with Disabilities tent during the race.
• All Participants will start in their assigned start group unless otherwise pre-approved by runDisney.

Push Rim Wheelchairs

• A push rim is a customized racing wheelchair with an elongated chassis with a third wheel, specific to outdoor road racing, used by athletes with a physical disability. The wheelchair does not have gears or pedals and is propelled by the athlete by pushing the wheels on the side of the wheelchair.
• The Participant must be registered in the push rim wheelchair category.
• Any Participant in the push rim category must check in at the Athletes with Disabilities Tent, provide and wear a safety helmet, be secured with a safety restraint, have lights on the front and back of the chair and pass an equipment safety check prior to the start of each race to be permitted on the course.
• The push rim category is eligible for awards and finisher medals. Details are provided on the Runner Info page.

Handcycles

• A handcycle is either an arm powered, arm-trunk powered, or kneeling position, three-wheel device with an open frame of tubular construction used by athletes with a physical disability, that does not have foot pedals. The handcycle is designed for outdoor road racing.
• The Participant must be registered in the handcycle exhibition category.
• Any Participant in the handcycle category must check in at the Athletes with Disabilities Tent, provide and wear a safety helmet, be secured with a safety restraint, have lights on the front and back of the chair and pass an equipment safety check prior to the start of each race to be permitted on course.
• The handcycle category is an exhibition event and Participants are eligible for finisher medals only.

Wheelchair Duo

• A Wheelchair Duo is defined as team of two, comprised of a runner/walker pushing a non-ambulatory person, with a disability, in a customized wheelchair, specifically designed for outdoor road racing.
• A person requiring no special assistance may be allowed to push a person with a disability in a wheelchair on the race course provided both team members meet all event age and registration requirements.
• The Wheelchair Duo team must check in at the Athletes with Disabilities Tent to pass a safety check, prior to the start of each race, to be permitted on the course. The Participant in the wheelchair must provide and wear a safety helmet, be secured with a safety restraint, have lights on the front and back of the chair.
• The Participant pushing the wheelchair is required to be tethered to the wheelchair. Participants must provide their own tether.
• Registration for the event is required for both Participants.
• The Wheelchair Duo category is an exhibition event and Participants are eligible for finisher medals only.

Human Guides

• A registered Participant who is blind, has low vision, is deaf, has hearing loss, is neurodivergent, or has another disability that requires navigation or safety assistance from a Human Guide is allowed one (1) Human Guide to assist them throughout the event, provided the Participant and guide meet event registration and pacing requirements.
• Human Guides are for navigation and safety purposes, providing visual and audio communication to a specific Participant with a disability and to those in the immediate vicinity.
• Registration for the event is required for the Participant and Human Guide.

Service Animals

• A service animal is a dog or miniature horse that is trained to do work or perform tasks for, and to assist an individual with a disability.
• Participants requiring a service animal should contact runDisney in advance so they can be assigned to the appropriate start group. Visit the Contact Us page to submit your information.
• Service animals must be under the control of the owner at all times. The service animal should remain on a leash or harness.
• Pets and animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals and are not permitted on the course.
• Registered Participants are eligible for awards, please note the service animal will not receive a medal or award.

Special Requests

• To submit a special request, please visit the Contact Us page for consideration by runDisney.