Run Disneyland Half Marathon 2014 Races For Charity
The Disneyland 10K and 5K finish. (Photo: runDisney)
So you didn’t get into any of the Disneyland Half Marathon 2014 races including the Dumbo Double Dare, the Disneyland 10K or the Disneyland Half Marathon? It was a record sell-out for runDisney this year. But limited entries are still available through charity and tour groups.
The major Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend races and events sold-out even faster than the 26 hours from last year for a new runDisney record.
All 35,500 of the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend‘s running bibs sold out within 12 hours and 13 minutes. The Dumbo Double Dare, where participants complete both the Disneyland 10K and Half Marathon on back-to-back days, filled up in just 41 minutes. The Disneyland 10K sold out in 53 minutes, followed by the runDisney Kids Races, which closed in 2 hours and 48 minutes. The Disneyland Half Marathon itself sold out in 9 hours and 20 minutes, while the Disneyland 5K closed in 12 hours and 13 minutes.
But if you really want to be a part of the Disneyland Half Marathon 2014 races from August 28-31, you still can if you register through a charity or tour group. Contact the following groups directly to find out how to register for the race through them. Charities will ask runners to raise a certain amount of money for participating in the race, and tour groups may require purchase of a travel package.
The start of the 2013 Disneyland Half Marathon (Photo: Preston Mack/runDisney)
Disneyland Half Marathon 2014 Charities
runDisney Charity Groups offer guaranteed entries, discounted Disneyland Hotel rates and discounts on other race weekend amenities. Check with each group individually for their requirements and benefits.
- Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
- ALSAC St. Jude Heroes
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- Autism Speaks
- A-T Children’s Project
- Back On My Feet
- Lazarex Cancer Foundation
- The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- My Brighter Tomorrow
- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
- Special Olympics of Southern California
- Team Muscle Makers for UCMD
- Team TSA – Tourette Syndrome Association
Disneyland Half Marathon 2014 Travel Providers
Register for Disneyland Half Marathon 2014 races through a runDisney Travel Provider. They offer special packages for runners, including discounted Disneyland Hotel and theme park tickets. Contact them individually to register.
- Acclaim Travel
- Cruise Planners
- Dream Travel Canada
- GET Travel
- HsuBu Travel
- Marathon Tours
- Shadow Fox Athletics
- TPI Travel Services
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About Karla Bruning
Karla Bruning is a regular contributor to SHAPE.com, the host of NYRR's On The Run web + TV show, and a race announcer at events like the TCS New York City Marathon. She used to report for Newsweek but spent her free time squeezing in workouts. Now she freelances as a running reporter. She's run 7 marathons, 20 halves, 6 triathlons, sings in an '80s cover band, spoils her dog + travels compulsively.
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I expected these races to sell out fast, but definitely not THAT fast. So crazy! There are rumors that runDisney is adding another Disneyland race in 2015, so maybe that will help in getting more opportunities for runner’s to do DL races!
They could certainly use it! The DL races are going the way of the Chicago Marathon and Marine Corps marathon. In 2012, the Chicago Marathon sold out in 6 days. In 2013, people anticipated a sell-out, rushed registration, crashed Active.com and the race moved to a lottery. Same with Marine Corps. When they sell-out fast one year, the next year sells even faster because everyone is ready the minute registration opens. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Karla Bruning recently posted..Run Disneyland Half Marathon 2014 Races For Charity
I ran the Dumbo Double Dare last year for the AT Children’s Project (may do it again with them, and am definitely doing the Goofy for them)…it was such an amazing experience. I wrote about it here http://willrunforears.com/2013/10/08/the-a-t-childrens-project/
Sorry, for the plug, but they are so amazing, and it’s such an amazing cause, if you’re debating doing this, please run with them!
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Kellie, I loved your post about running Disneyland for the AT Children’s Project. It was really moving. Plug away!
Karla Bruning recently posted..Run Disneyland Half Marathon 2014 Races For Charity
I am so glad they allow charity entries since the races sell out so fast!
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Yes! And running for charity is so worthwhile.
Karla Bruning recently posted..Run Disneyland Half Marathon 2014 Races For Charity
I think the running for charity option is awesome, and something I would absolutely consider doing! ! can’t believe how quickly the DL races sold out this year! I registered for DDD by 12:30 and couldn’t believe I was seeing reports on Twitter about how it was 50 percent sold out…then 60…then 70…crazy! It IS a fun race, though, and I know we all love those C2C medals — so I can definitely see why.
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It’s definitely the most in-demand race. So many Cali runners, C2C seekers, and the like. Plus, Disneyland is really fun! I find is so charming and very different from WDW. That said, I’ve never done that race weekend! Just Tink.
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Do you know how I can find a charity to run for in the half marathon wine and dine in November at Disney World? Thanks so much
Hi Melissa, It doesn’t look like they’ve published the charity list for Wine & Dine yet. Check “Charity Groups” under the Registration tab at http://www.rundisney.com/wine-and-dine-half-marathon/ That’s where you’ll eventually find links to all the charities for the race.
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Thanks so much I will keep checking back