

2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon - January 18-20
Disneyland® Resort becomes Never Land for a magical weekend especially for Fairies and Princesses. It starts with a Family 5K and Kids' Races and culminates with a 13.1-mile run that weaves you through Disneyland® Resort. Just follow the second star to the right!
Registration for the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon will open Tuesday, June 12 at 12:00 pm EDT.
Click here to sign up for a reminder email.
Tinker Bell Half Marathon
Sunday, January 20, 2013
5:45 a.m.
Start/Finish: Disneyland® Resort
Sassy, feisty, and fun loving, Tinker Bell is the fairy we all know and love! Celebrate your inner Miss Bell at the half marathon full of pixie dust and Never, Never Land adventure.
You can run. You can run. You can run through the Disneyland® Resort and historic streets of Anaheim, California on your way to a Fairy Finish where you will earn your "wings". Each finisher will receive an exclusive Tinker Bell-inspired Finisher Medal.
The Tinker Bell Half Marathon features:
Race participants in the Tinker Bell Half Marathon will receive:
Don't want to go on your magical journey alone? Grab a partner, register and run the Half Marathon together as a 2-person team! Team registration is a fun way to compete in the Tinker Bell Half Marathon with added perks for each person on your team.
Each team who participates in Disney's Tinker Bell Half Marathon will receive:
Please note, the Team category is not a Relay and both participants will run the entire Half Marathon race.
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time.
* Participants must attend Packet Pick-up at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Expo to receive their race packet, bib, and tech shirt. Finisher medals will be distributed to finishers during the race. None of these items will be mailed to registrants that did not participate.
Never Land Family Fun Run 5K
Friday, January 18, 2013
Start/Finish: Disneyland® Resort
Tinker Bell will kick off the weekend adventure with her pals Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. Run a nighttime 5K with your whole family on a fun run through Never Land and the Disneyland® Resort. Adults, teens and tweens can take part in this warm up run during the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend. Just follow the "second star to the right and straight on till morning!"
The Never Land Family Fun Run 5K features:
Race participants in the Never Land Family Fun Run 5K will receive:
Dates, times, prices and inclusions subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time.
* Participants must attend Packet Pick-up at Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Expo to receive their race packet, bib, and t-shirt. Finisher medallions will be distributed to finishers during the race. None of these items will be mailed to registrants that did not participate.
**Twilight Ticket are only valid between Friday, January 18 and Monday, January 21, 2013 and can be used to enter Disneyland® Park or Disney California Adventure® Park anytime after 4:00 p.m. or six hours before park closing. Ticket includes admission for one (1) person to (1) Theme Park subject to availability and capacity limits, and is not valid for admission to special events, private parties, or mix-ins. Some activities and/or events may be separately priced. Tickets are nontransferable, may not be resold, and cannot be combined with any other discount or offer. Disney is not responsible for lost or stolen tickets. Parks, attractions or entertainment may change operating hours; close due to refurbishing, capacity, weather or special events; and may otherwise change or be discontinued without notice. No cash refunds, credits, or other consideration will be provided in lieu of a Twilight Ticket use. Offer subject to availability and registration is required. Restrictions apply.runDisney Kids' Races
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Location: Disney California Adventure® Park
For the little runners who want to get into the action, the runDisney Kids' Races will give them the chance to earn his or her own finisher medallion! Children ages 13 and under can participate in Kids' Races ranging from the 100 meter dash to the 1-Mile Run based on their age group. Even the infants can crawl in the Diaper Dash. Space is limited.
runDisney Kids' Races Age Groups
Participants in the Diaper Dash, 100m, 200m and 400m will receive:
Participants in the 1-Mile Run will receive:
Dates, times and prices subject to change. Some Kids' Races event categories may fill up before others. Races are subject to capacity limits and can close at any time before the percentage can be updated.
* Participants must attend Packet Pick-up at Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Expo to receive their race packet, bib, and t-shirt. Finisher medallions will be distributed to finishers during the race. None of these items will be mailed to registrants that did not participate.
Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Expo
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013
Location: Disneyland® Hotel Exhibit Hall
The Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Expo is a two day celebration located at the Disneyland® Hotel Exhibit Hall that will be your one stop for everything happening during race weekend. While picking up your official race number and packet, see the latest in Official Tinker Bell Half Marathon Merchandise as well as fitness apparel, footwear, sunglasses, high-tech gadgets and nutritional products.
Exhibitor Information
If you are interested in becoming an exhibitor at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Expo, please visit our runDisney Expo page.
Packet Pick-Up
All runners must attend the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Expo for race number and packet pick-up. Please visit our Event Details page for more information.
Official Race Merchandise
A variety of Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend merchandise will be available for purchase at the Expo. Click here to pre-purchase your commemorative items for pick up at the Expo, including Pins, Necklaces and Mickey Ears.
All event information is subject to change.
Race Registration
Registration for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend will open Tuesday, June 12 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. Click here to sign up for an email reminder.
Entry Fees and Deadlines
Tinker Bell Half Marathon
Never Land Family Fun Run 5K
runDisney Kids Races
Cancellation & Transfer Policy
Entry fees for the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend events are non-refundable. The transfer deadline to/from a team or individual registration is November 1, 2012. No exceptions will be made.
Eligibility
Tinker Bell Half Marathon
To compete you must be 14 years of age or older.
Never Land Family Fun Run 5K
All ages are welcome to participate. Each participant must be able to complete the 5K on their own.
runDisney Kids' Races
Children 13 and under can participate in the 1-Mile Run and other race distances are determined by age group.
Pacing Requirements
All athletes entering the Tinker Bell Half Marathon or 5K must maintain a 16-minute per mile pace or faster throughout the race. Anyone not able to maintain the respective pace may be picked up and transported to the finish. You may be picked up at any point along the course and transported for not maintaining pace. It is suggested that you train at a 15-minute per mile pace.
Proof of Time
If you believe you will finish the Half Marathon in less than 2:45 hours, proof of time is required for start corral placement. Please provide proof of time at the point of registration.
Proof of time should include name of race, year, distance and time finished (i.e. 2010 Disneyland® Half Marathon - 2:25). If you do not have a proof of time to submit, list "N/A" at the point of registration. Proof of time must be provided from a race 10K or longer. All forms of proof of time must be from a race after July 1, 2010. If you do not provide proof of time you will be placed in the last start corral.
If you do not provide proof of time at the point of registration or acquire it after you have registered, then email this information to disneysports@trackshack.com before November 1, 2012. After November 1, 2012 you will need to bring proof of your estimated finish time to the Runner Relations booth at the Expo if you wish to have your start corral placement changed. If you listed a race result as proof of time when registering online, then you do not have to do anything further.
Dates, times and prices subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time.
Travel Operators
The runDisney Tour Operator Program provides runners that are traveling to our events special travel packages and superb customer service. Whether you are traveling domestically or internationally, these tour operators can help put together a travel package that is right for you! Contact any of the tour operators or travel agents above for more information!
What are the benefits of booking your Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend trip with one of our participating Tour Operator?
*Every Tour & Travel Partner is different, so please be sure to contact them directly for specific payment options.
Travel Operator Program Application
If you are interested in participating in the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend as an official travel/tour operator, please complete the form below. Fields marked with an * are required, and once you have completed the form, you will be returned to runDisney.com/tinkerbell. A member of the runDisney team will contact you shortly.
Charitable Organizations
Charity Groups
The runDisney Charity Groups Program provides a great opportunity to support a charitable organization while running at one of our runDisney events. If you would like to run for a cause at the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend please contact one of the runDisney Charity Groups above to learn more. Contact the organization of your choice directly to find out what criteria each of their participants must meet to be part of their group.
What are the benefits of booking your half marathon trip with one of the Official Charity Groups?
Charity Group Program Application
If you are interested in participating in the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend as an official charity group, please complete the form below. A group is considered to be 20 or more runners in the Half Marathon. Fields marked with an * are required, and once you have completed the form, you will be returned to runDisney.com/tinkerbell. A member of the runDisney team will contact you shortly.
Running Clubs
There are great opportunities for Running Clubs to participate as a group in the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend events. Your Running Club must complete the application below, and once you are accepted as an Official Running Club a runDisney team member will contact you with more detailed information about registration, travel and other social activities available during race weekend.
What are the benefits of booking your Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend trip as an Official Running Club?
Running Club Program Application
In order to participate as a runDisney Official Running Club Program, you must have an established running club under the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) or the Galloway Training Program and be subject to program's terms and conditions. If you are interested in participating in the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend as an Official Running Club, please complete the form below. Fields marked with an * are required, and once you have completed the form, you will be returned to runDisney.com/TinkerBell. A member of the runDisney team will contact you shortly.
Schedule
Packet Pick-Up
All runners must attend the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Expo for race number and Packet Pick-Up. You will need to download your personalized race number pick-up card/waiver form online and bring it with you to Packet Pick-Up at the Expo when it becomes available online before the event.
To see more information about the Packet Pick-Up process and Absentee Packet Pick-Up, please visit our Event Details page.
Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Expo
Disneyland® Hotel Exhibit Hall
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2013
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2013
Never Land Family Fun Run 5K
Disneyland® Resort
Friday, January 18, 2013
runDisney Kids' Races
Disney California Adventure® Park
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Tinker Bell Half Marathon
Disneyland® Resort and the City of Anaheim 5:45 a.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2013
Event Details
Waiver/Packet Pick-Up
To pick up your race packet, you must bring a Photo ID and your signed waiver. A waiver must be completed and signed by each participant. If the participant is under 18 years old, the waiver must be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. No exceptions will be made.
If you are not able to attend Packet Pick-Up, the individual picking up on your behalf must provide the following items as well as his/her Photo ID:
All of these items must be provided and no exceptions will be made.
Bag Check
You will receive a clear plastic bag at Packet Pick-Up. Please use this bag for the bag check service. We will not accept any other type of bag. You will also receive a numbered bag check sticker at Packet Pick-Up. You should place the sticker in the clearly defined area on your clear plastic bag. Please attach the sticker to the clear plastic bag prior to arriving at Bag Check.
Once you finish, your race number will be used to verify your bag when you pick it up. Any bags not picked up by the end of the race will be taken to Resort Lost & Found. Please do not check any valuable items. The Event Staff is not responsible for any lost, damaged, or stolen items.
Bib Numbers
Each runner will be issued a bib number at Packet Pick-Up. It is the responsibility of the runner to wear the bib during the race. If a runner is seen without their bib number while running on the course, they will be removed from the course for security and safety reasons. Please remember to fill out the Emergency Medical Information on the back of the bib number.
Timing & Results
The Tinker Bell Half Marathon is a timed event. The ChronoTrack timing system will be used for this race and a ChronoTrack timing B-tag will be located on the back of the race bib.
Results will be posted at runDisney.com/TinkerBell following the conclusion of the race.
All information is subject to change.
For the safety of yourself and the other participants, baby joggers, strollers, baby carriers, baby backpacks, inline skates, motorized scooters, bicycles, skateboards, canes, crutches, walkers, walking sticks and animals of any kind are prohibited from the course. If you are seen in violation of one of these you will be removed from the course and transported to the finish line area.
Headphones are discouraged due to audio messages that are placed throughout the course to ensure your safety.
You are allowed to and even encouraged to wear a costume while running the event, however, your costume cannot include a face mask for security and safety reasons. Anyone seen in violation of this will be removed from the course. If your costume is questionable or offensive to others, we reserve the right to either have you change into something more appropriate or remove you from the event.
The race will be held rain or shine. If there is lightning in the area the race will either have a delayed start or, depending on the intensity of the weather, be cancelled. The determination will be made by the Event Management staff.
Event operations will shut down when lightning is 10 miles out from the event areas. Event operations will not resume until the lightning is 10 miles out moving away from the event areas. Sports Manager will determine this using the *Flash to Bang Rule* and weather radar. The Sports Manager will consult with Disneyland® Resort Management on a course of action to utilize the operational rain plan, delay the event, or cancel the event.
*Flash to Bang Rule* is applied by measuring the time (in seconds) between a visual lightning "Flash" and hearing the resulting "Bang". This time is then divided by a factor of "5" to obtain distance in miles. For example, 50 seconds between "Flash" and "Bang" divided by “5” equals 10 miles.
As a reminder, the registration fees are non-refundable.
Pacing Requirements
All athletes entering the Tinker Bell Half Marathon or Never Land Family Fun Run 5K must maintain a 16-minute per mile pace or faster throughout the race. Anyone not able to maintain the respective pace may be picked up and transported to the finish. You may be picked up at any point along the course and transported for not maintaining pace. It is suggested that you train at a 15-minute per mile pace.
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The course for this race packed with pixie dust will begin on Disneyland Drive where runners will pass under Downtown Disney® on their way into Disneyland® Park. The race will travel down the famed Main Street U.S.A. and pass the home of Tinker Bell and her pixie pals, Pixie Hollow, before it makes its way around the Rivers of America. After Disneyland® Park, the race will cut through Downtown Disney® by the Disneyland® Hotel and then it is on to the City of Anaheim. Runners will race through the enchanting, historic neighborhoods of downtown Anaheim, down the Anaheim Center Street Promenade and past Anaheim Ice on their way towards City Hall. Before returning to the Disneyland® Resort they make their way through the Anaheim GardenWalk and then into Disney California Adventure® Park. Just before a spectacular finish, runners experience the glitz and glamour of the Park's Hollywood Boulevard and glistening Paradise Bay, and then it's time for their “Fairy”-tale finish at Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel.
Awards
Overall Half Marathon female winners and wheelchair winners will receive their awards at the Awards Ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 20, 2013. The following awards will be presented on-site at the Awards Ceremony. Please note, overall awards are based on Gun Time, while the Masters award is based on net time.
Military, Team and Age Group Awards
The Military, Team, and Age Group awards listed below for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon will be distributed by mail after the event. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Because of the number of people who participate in each event, it can often take several minutes to cross the start line. In the interest of fairness, Masters, Military, Team and Age Group awards will be based on Net Time.
14-17 |
30-34 |
45-49 |
60-64 |
75-79 |
18-24 |
35-39 |
50-54 |
65-69 |
80+ |
25-29 |
40-44 |
55-59 |
70-74 |
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An individual runner will not receive two awards for the same race result, however, a team member is eligible to receive an individual award in addition to a team award.
Masters (40 and over) that place in the overall division will receive that overall award only.
* Male athletes are eligible for Open Co-Ed Team awards. Co-Ed Teams consist of one male and one female athlete.
Note: Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Transportation will not be provided to guests staying at any of the Disneyland® Resort Hotels. These hotels are within walking distance to all of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend events.
Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Transportation has been arranged for those staying at select Disneyland® Resort Good Neighbor Hotels through Anaheim Resort Transit. Complimentary event shuttles operating every 20 minutes will take runners and spectators to and from their hotel to the Disneyland® Resort East Esplanade Shuttle Drop-Off area for all Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend events.
Upon boarding the shuttle, you will receive an Anaheim Resort Transit pass from your driver. Please save this pass for use over the entire Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend. If you are staying at a Good Neighbor Hotel, please ask the hotel staff for the latest information about operating schedules and pick-up locations.
Guests not staying at a Good Neighbor Hotel will need to provide their own transportation to the Disneyland® Resort for the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend events. Standard parking fees apply.
All event information is subject to change.
ChEAR Squad
Be a part of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend when you join the ChEAR Squad! ChEAR Squad packages are available and include:
Spectator Resources
Spectators like you play a huge part in giving your runner the support and motivation they need in their race. Stay tuned for details to help you watch your runner and make every mile magical at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend.
Family and friends will be able to track participants with live online runner tracking for the half marathon. Participants will have the opportunity to send split times via email and text messaging by registering for this service on the website. You can also sign up for runner tracking at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Expo.
Viewing Your Runner
You can view your runner in different locations along the Tinker Bell Half Marathon course including select locations inside the Disneyland® Resort, along the streets of Anaheim and the Finish Line area.
The Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend benefits the Anaheim Community Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing and improving programs, services, and facilities not ordinarily supported by the government, which enrich the lives of Anaheim residents. With the support of thousands of volunteers, the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend will help to enhance or expand a wide variety of programs that greatly benefit the Anaheim community. The Anaheim Community Foundation is proud of their more than twenty years of building community through people, partnerships and pride.
To learn more, visit www.anaheimcommfound.org.
Click here to donate to Anaheim Community Foundation
After celebrating its 150th Anniversary in 2007, the City of Anaheim stands poised for an even more promising future as one of the nation's premier municipalities and California's 10th most populous city. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 342,000 residents. Anaheim supports a thriving business community with companies such as CKE Restaurants, Inc., Pacific Sunwear, and Disneyland® Resort. Successful sports franchises including Angels Baseball, the 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Anaheim Ducks and the USA Men's and Women's Volleyball teams call Anaheim home. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues with the Anaheim Convention Center, Honda Center and Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Annually, Anaheim welcomes millions of visitors, truly making it the place the world calls home.
For more information, please visit www.anaheim.net
Commemorative Items
Celebrate your Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend achievement with special commemorative items that will preserve your race memories for years to come!
As a participant, you have the opportunity to purchase 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend Commemorative Pins, Necklaces and Mickey Ears. These items for you and your family are the perfect way to top off your weekend at the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon! Purchase your Commemorative Items today!
*Items will ONLY be distributed at Packet Pick-Up. Items not picked up at Packet Pick-Up will not be mailed and will not be refunded. Quantities are limited.
Official Race Photos
Brightroom photographers will be on the course and at the finish line taking your picture during the race. Remember to smile and keep your race number uncovered and in clear view. Race photos will be posted approximately one week following the event. Brightroom will email you your photograph proofs or you can visit brightroom.com/runDisneyphotos after the race to view your race photos.
Official Licensees
Lasting Commemoratives will be offering limited edition fine art prints and a family of personalized commemorative items based on original Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend artwork. View their full line of products and shop online now.
Fond Memories Graphics preserves the memory of your achievement forever with a personalized shadow box or certificate plaque engraved with your name and chip time. Engrave your medal at the finish-line booth, race times will be available! Shop online now!
All event information is subject to change.Results for the 2012 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend
Your Race Certificate*
Visit your personalized post-race Half Marathon website approximately one week after the event. You can view your race results, photo and download a custom finisher certificate. Certificates will not be mailed. By printing yours at home you can celebrate your achievement as soon as possible.
*Certificates are only available until one year after your race date.










