Minnie, Daisy, Chip and Dale greet runners at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon. (Photo: runDisney)
Registration is now open for the 2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend, including the new Tinker Bell 10K, from January 16-19, at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Runners can register for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon, Tinker Bell 10K and Never Land Family Fun Run 5K at runDisney.com.
To help get you excited about the race, here’s a slideshow from Tinker Bell Half Marathons of yore–including when I ran the first Tinker Bell Half Marathon and Never Land Family Fun Run 5K in 2012, along with the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Meet-Up. Enjoy!
The first Never Land Family Fun Run 5K kicked off with Tinker Bell. (Photo: runDisney)
Runners wait for the start of the Never Land Family Fun Run 5K. (Photo: RunKarlaRun.com)
The first Never Land Family Fun Run 5K. (Photo: runDisney)
Pausing for a pic with Mater and Lightning McQueen at the Never Land Family Fun Run 5K. (Photo: RunKarlaRun.com)
Family 5K runs, like the Never Land Family Fun Run 5K in Disneyland, let older kids run with their families. (Photo: runDisney)
After the Never Land Family 5K Fun Run at Disneyland. (Photo: RunKarlaRun.com)
I’ve got my wings! (Photo: RunKarlaRun.com)
Ready to race! One Tink and one regular runner. (Photo: RunKarlaRun.com)
Runners cross the starting line of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon. (Photo: runDisney)
A sea of fairies. (Photo: runDisney)
Runners pass through Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland at the TInker Bell Half Marathon. I’m all the way on the right. (Photo runDisney)
Photo with Sleeping Beauty in front of her castle? Yes, please!. (Photo: brightroom)
Dressed as Tinker Bell at the 2012 TInker Bell Half Marathon. (Photo: brightroom)
Runners move through Disneyland. (Photo: runDisney)
It’s a Princesspalooza! (Photo: brightroom)
Hundreds of women from the Red Hat Society lined the course to cheer on runners. (Photo: runDisney)
This Tink found Peter Pan and Wendy! (Photo: brightroom)
Running with my hubs. We did about 7 miles together. (Photo: brightroom)
Dawn has yet to break. (Photo: brightroom)
One runner pauses for a photo with the Toy Story gang. (Photo: runDisney)
I was all smiles the whole time. (Photo: brightroom)
Kellie Nickerson of Albuquerque, N.M., won the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon in 1:27:52. (Photo: runDisney)
Coming in to the finish. (Photo: brightroom)
Finished! (Photo: brightroom)
I’m all smiles. (Photo: brightroom)
The inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon medal. (Photo: runDisney)
Phil and I ran about 7 miles of the race together. He caught up to me at mile 3. Paced me ’til Mile 10. Then ran off for a fast finish of his own. (Photo: brightroom)
Many women ran the Tinker Bell Half Marathon with friends. (Photo: runDisney)
Kelly Lewis (left) and Carrie Lundell clash as Captain Hook and Peter Pan at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon in Disneyland. (Photo: Team Sparkle)
Little Tinks (Photo: runDisney)
Kids get to in the game. (Photo: runDisney)
Letting kids not only watch their parents, but run with them, teaches kids that fitness is fun. (Photo: runDisney)
I run (in white long sleeves) with Jeff Galloway (right) and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Meet-Up group. (Photo: runDisney)
As runDisney’s training consutlant, Jeff Galloway designed a series of training programs, videos and tips for runners tackling Disney races. (Photo: runDisney)
Jeff Galloway (left) leads select groups of runners on early morning jaunts through Disney parks as part of runDisney’s race Meet-Ups. (Photo: runDisney)
I love Minnie! Got to meet her at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Meet-Up. (Photo: runDisney)
Kelly Lews (left) and Carrie Lundell (right) pose with Minnie Mouse in their do-it-yourself Team Sparkle costumes. (Photo: runDisney)
The runDisney Tinker Bell Half Marathon Meet-Up group in Disneyland’s California Adventure park. (Photo: runDisney)
Two Tinker Bells (Photo: runDisney)
The 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon Medal. (Photo: runDisney)
Angela Escay wins the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon (Photo: runDisney)
Runners at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland. (Photo: runDisney)
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Karla Bruning is host of On The Run, New York Road Runners’ show about running. She used to be a Newsweek reporter but spent all her free time squeezing in workouts. So now she writes a column about running at The Washington Times Communities and blogs at RunKarlaRun.com. She has finished seven marathons, four triathlons and trains with the New York Harriers. She also sings in an '80s cover band and travels compulsively. Follow Karla on Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
I have a really silly question, I was going to run the disney world marathon and changed my mind when I moved to California. I was putting together a peasant Belle running outfit for that, will I be totally out of place amongst a sea of Tinkerbelles?
Jane, it’s not a silly question at all! I LOVE the idea of a peasant Belle outfit. I was Cinderella in rags at the WDW Marathon in Jan There are plenty of runners who dress up as characters other than Tinker Bell at the Tink Half. I remember seeing people dressed as Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine, Alice and other characters. Sure, there are LOTS of tutus and fairy wings, but if you’re dressed like Belle, I think you’ll fit right in! Karla recently posted..Obstacle Course Races For Women: A Run Down
I’m not the fastest runner and I’m not the slowest, but I am a running nerd. A journalist by trade, I love to research, read, learn and cogitate. So stick with me. Like all good nerds, I’ll do the homework and share it. But the running is up to you!
I seriously can never get enough of all your adorable Disney outfits and running photos!
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I can’t get enough of running these races and wearing silly costumes!
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I have a really silly question, I was going to run the disney world marathon and changed my mind when I moved to California. I was putting together a peasant Belle running outfit for that, will I be totally out of place amongst a sea of Tinkerbelles?
Jane, it’s not a silly question at all! I LOVE the idea of a peasant Belle outfit. I was Cinderella in rags at the WDW Marathon in Jan
There are plenty of runners who dress up as characters other than Tinker Bell at the Tink Half. I remember seeing people dressed as Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine, Alice and other characters. Sure, there are LOTS of tutus and fairy wings, but if you’re dressed like Belle, I think you’ll fit right in!
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