A Spooktacular Send-Off: Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Recap!
The Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend didn't just kick off the new runDisney season—it set the bar for the entire year! For our Run Fit Fab community, it was truly a weekend of firsts and lasts: the first major meetup of the season, and for many of us, the second-to-last runDisney weekend at the original park for the foreseeable future! We also had our biggest Disneyland meetup ever, and you could feel the extra magic in the air as we all tried to soak up every possible moment.
From our group breakfast at Goofy’s Kitchen (where Goofy himself stopped for an impromptu group photo!) to our final farewell on Main Street, U.S.A. where we watched the Paint the Night parade, this race was a dazzling reminder of why we lace up. Disney went above and beyond this year—more projections, better lighting, and the absolute best themed music; Disneyland knows how to go out with style.
Beyond the miles, the Run Fit Fab crew was committed to the runDisney costume game! It was amazing to see so many of you participate in our group themes across the weekend. For the 5K, we were really shell-ebrating that finish line as the Crustacean Band and other fintastic friends from The Little Mermaid. For the 10K, we were spot-on for a personal best as Cruella de Vil and the full furry brigade from 101 Dalmatians. Finally, for the Half Marathon, we embodied the mischievous spirits of Pain and Panic from Hercules, but don't let the costumes fool you—we had zero Panic and certainly no Pain on the course as we earned our bling! Seeing our massive group unified truly magnified the spirit and fun of our biggest Disneyland meetup ever.
Ready for the Next Chapter?
The Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend was the perfect start to the runDisney season! We've got so many more miles together—we can't wait to see everyone at Wine and Dine, with more meet-ups planned for Marathon Weekend, Disneyland Half, and Princess weekends!
Before we sign off, a little extra pixie dust for our Dumbo runners! If you're looking for an amazing place to stay for the next Disneyland race weekend, we've got a fantastic discount code for The Viv Hotel for the Disneyland Half Marathon. Click the link below to book your stay: