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:
General
- Registration fees for runDisney events, commemorative items, donations and event-related purchases (e.g., special events, post-race parties) are non-refundable.
- runDisney reserves the right to refuse the entry into, and/or revoke any registration for, any runDisney event for any reason in its sole discretion without any liability.
- runDisney event entries/bibs are not transferrable between individuals, between events weekends or to events that have reached capacity/sold-out. Sale, trade and/or transfer of runDisney event entry/bib is strictly prohibited. Anyone caught attempting to sell, trade or transfer their runDisney event entry/bib to another person/participant, pick up another person's/participant's runDisney event entry/bib or participate in a runDisney event using another participant's runDisney event entry/bib will have said runDisney event entry/bib cancelled and/or revoked, be disqualified and be removed from the runDisney event without refund and may be barred from registering for future runDisney events. Participants must pick up all event merchandise before the end of the runDisney Expo related to their runDisney event. Uncollected merchandise will not be shipped to participants. runDisney reserves the right to dispose of uncollected merchandise in any manner at their sole discretion.
Dates, times and prices subject to change. All runDisney events are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time.
Eligibility
Each person much meet the eligibility requirements for their specific event, as follows:
- All participants for a 5K distance must be at least 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 must be 14 years of age or older.
- Participants for a marathon must be 18 years of age or older.
- Participants for the Goofy's Race and Dopey Challenge must be 18 years of age or older.
Proof of Time
Proof of time is required for starting group placement if you claim you will finish a marathon in 5 hours (5:00) or less, or 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. Proof of time must be provided by the participant for each individual race from an officially timed race, and must be one of the below listed distances, within the time ranges noted on the event page under Proof of Time.
- Full Marathon Proof of Time: Results for a 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon
- Half Marathon Proof of Time: Results for a 10K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon
Past runDisney races may be used as proof of time; however, you will need to submit them with your 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 August 3, 2026, 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-minutes-per-mile pace for all participants for all race distances.
- A training pace of 15-minutes-per-mile pace is recommended.
- Pace cyclists will be on the course indicating when participants 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-minutes-per-mile pace and can be picked up at any time and transported to the course pick up tent.
Start Group and Bib Assignment
- Participants must pick up their own runDisney event bib during regularly scheduled hours during the race weekend. Individuals will not be able to pick up runDisney event bibs on behalf of others. Please remember to fill out the Emergency Medical Information on the back of the runDisney event bib. The letter on your runDisney event bib will determine your assigned start group.
- All participants must have a valid photo ID in order to pick up their runDisney event bib (driver's license, passport, Military ID, government issued ID). If you do not have a valid photo ID we cannot issue you your runDisney event bib. No exceptions will be made.
- It is the responsibility of the participant to wear the runDisney event bib during the runDisney event. If a participant is seen without their runDisney event bib while running on the course, they will be removed from the course for security and safety reasons.
Safety Reminders
- All participants, Guests, costumes and bags are subject to inspection and screening prior to entering the event staging areas. All participants must follow the instructions of runDisney officials.
- Weapons of any kind or objects that appear to be actual weapons—including toy guns—are not allowed for any participants. Foam swords and all-plastic lightsabers may be permitted, but they may not exceed 36” in length.
- For everyone's safety, selfie sticks, baby joggers, strollers, baby carriers, backpacks, skates, scooters, bicycles, skateboards, and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course and event staging areas. Violators will be removed from the course and transported to the finish line area.
- Service animals are permitted to be on course with proper approvals from runDisney. In order to be granted approval for the use of service animals, please visit the Contact Us section on www.rundisney.com to submit your request.
- Headphones are discouraged due to audio messages that are placed throughout the course for participant safety.
- Any participant under the runDisney event age requirement will not be permitted. Only registered athletes are permitted in participant 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' 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.
runDisney reserves the right to deny the presence of flags during runDisney events that runDisney considers inappropriate or that could detract from the experience of other participants and Guests. Please review the Walt Disney World Resort Park Rules for further details.
While participants are welcome to take pictures, selfie sticks are prohibited in all areas at runDisney events.
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 runDisney event will be held rain or shine. If there is lightning in the area, the runDisney event may have a delayed start or, depending on the intensity of the weather, be cancelled.
Participants must retire at once from the runDisney event if ordered to do so by runDisney officials, medical staff or any governmental authority.
As provided in the runDisney registration Terms and Conditions, runDisney reserves the right to change the details of the event including, without limitation, altering the course route or delaying, cancelling or suspending any runDisney event for any reason including, without limitation, inclement weather, government or other authority guidance or order, pandemic-related restrictions, other potential safety risks or any other reason in its sole discretion.
gEAR Bag Check
gEAR Bag Check may be available for runDisney events. If applicable, a clear plastic bag will be issued to you at runDisney event bib pick-up to be used for gEAR Bag Check service. No other bag will be accepted. Valuable items should not be checked.
runDisney is not responsible for any lost, damaged or stolen items including those left with gEAR Bag Check.
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.