Disneyland® Half Marathon Weekend Returns

The Disneyland® Half Marathon course begins at Disney's California Adventure® Park — where California's storied past and fantastic future is celebrated — and flows to Disneyland® Park, which is full of fanciful "lands" of nostalgia, color and delight.

From there, runners race through the scenic streets of Anaheim and complete a loop:

* past the Honda Center (home of the Anaheim Ducks)

* along the Santa Ana Trail overlooking the Santa Ana River

* around Angel Stadium (home of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)

* and finally back through Disney's California Adventure® Park for an exciting finish of the Happiest Race on Earth!


In order to participate in the Disneyland® Half Marathon, you must be 14 years of age or older and able to complete the course in three-and-a-half (3.5) hours or less (averaging a 16-minute-mile pace).

If you're looking for some fun on a shorter course, families can enjoy a 5K run, which winds through the Disneyland® Theme Parks. The 5K run is open to everyone, so all can take part in the weekend events!

Schedule of Events

* Saturday, September 5, 2009: The 5K run

* Saturday, September 5, 2009: The Kids' Races

* Sunday, September 6, 2009, scheduled start time 6:00 a.m.: The Half Marathon

Disney's Health and Fitness Expo

Disney's Health and Fitness Expo is a 2-day celebration focused on health and fitness. The event involves seminars on training, racing and nutrition, and offers the opportunity to experience the latest in running and fitness equipment.

Expo Location: Disneyland® Hotel Exhibit Hall

Expo Times:

* Friday, September 4, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

* Saturday, September 5, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

To register for the Disneyland® Half Marathon events, visit Disneylandhalfmarathon.com.