Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend 2025 (September 4-7)

[Sleepless Knight]

I've ran multiple WDW races, but this will be my first one at Disneyland, so exciting. Even more so now that I've also signed up for Wine and Dine so will be getting my coast-to-coast medal as well .
What is the situation for spectator viewing in Disneyland? Is there viewing at the start and finish lines? Do they allow spectators into the parks, like they do on Main Street in Magic Kingdom, before the parks open?

For the Half Marathon, there is also spectator viewing outside the parks along the course.

 

[TarynM]

Did I sign up for yoga just because it reopened even though I haven't done yoga in years and I wasn't super into it then? Yes, because I have FOMO and people I've talked to said they enjoyed it the last DL race weekend.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

Did I sign up for yoga just because it reopened even though I haven't done yoga in years and I wasn't super into it then? Yes, because I have FOMO and people I've talked to said they enjoyed it the last DL race weekend.

It’s not intense at all. It’s gentle yoga so you won’t be doing anything difficult or super bendy.

 

[Psymonds]

Still hoping for a random 10k registration for DD, but have DS and DW doing the 10k and DS and I doing the half. Haven't seen many 10k slots come across the alerts.

 

[jmasgat]

Still hoping for a random 10k registration for DD, but have DS and DW doing the 10k and DS and I doing the half. Haven't seen many 10k slots come across the alerts.

Race you to one that opens...... Actually, I just decided to try and pick up a registration for either the 5k or 10k. Have an unused 3 day PH and figure that would be a good time of year to use it and also go to LA for a few days. (All this would be way easier if I had had this inspiration during regular registration.)

 

[Novatrix]

Race you to one that opens...... Actually, I just decided to try and pick up a registration for either the 5k or 10k. Have an unused 3 day PH and figure that would be a good time of year to use it and also go to LA for a few days. (All this would be way easier if I had had this inspiration during regular registration.)

May the luckiest person win! (I'm competing with you for a 5k registration. )

 

[ghrundis]

Southwest is having a sale right now. I was able to book a flight into SNA (9/3-9/8) and save around $60.

 

[Psymonds]

Southwest is having a sale right now. I was able to book a flight into SNA (9/3-9/4) and save around $60.

considering this, anyone know expo times. we probably can't be there until early evening Friday (or at least not all of us) so I'm hoping expo is open past 5 or 6. Otherwise, I might need to come separately to pick up for DW who can't get off until maybe 2 from school.

 

[ghrundis]

considering this, anyone know expo times. we probably can't be there until early evening Friday (or at least not all of us) so I'm hoping expo is open past 5 or 6. Otherwise, I might need to come separately to pick up for DW who can't get off until maybe 2 from school.

I think the expo is usually open till 8PM on Fridays. If I remember correctly

 

[Novatrix]

considering this, anyone know expo times. we probably can't be there until early evening Friday (or at least not all of us) so I'm hoping expo is open past 5 or 6. Otherwise, I might need to come separately to pick up for DW who can't get off until maybe 2 from school.

I think it was open until 8pm. Even if it closed earlier, though, you can't pick up someone else's bib.

 

[Psymonds]

I think it was open until 8pm. Even if it closed earlier, though, you can't pick up someone else's bib.

yeah, I would have to bring kids earlier for their bibs, but if expo is open until 8 then we all can go.

DW is the tricky one. we'll just have to book hoping for 7 or 8 and adjust later if needed.

 

[Johnntaan]

With the recent announcement about Disneyland race hiatus, I'm glad that I registered for the this year Halloween half or else I have to wait for a very long time.

 

[Lavaleigh91]

With the recent announcement about Disneyland race hiatus, I'm glad that I registered for the this year Halloween half or else I have to wait for a very long time.

Definitely wish I had signed up for the Halloween half now. I was hoping to do the Halloween half in 2026 but now…

 

[ghrundis]

Southwest is running a sale right now. I was able to book PHX-SNA(John Wayne) for $109 one way. Leaving on 9/3

 

[jpholic]

With the recent announcement about Disneyland race hiatus, I'm glad that I registered for the this year Halloween half or else I have to wait for a very long time.

Same here. I am so glad I said this year was going to be my C2C year. I ordered the spirit jersey tonight because of the hiatus, felt like I needed a memento. I want to do the 2026 DL Half but it's right after WDW MW and my wallet is going to need a hiatus from all the spending. lol

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Same here. I am so glad I said this year was going to be my C2C year. I ordered the spirit jersey tonight because of the hiatus, felt like I needed a memento. I want to do the 2026 DL Half but it's right after WDW MW and my wallet is going to need a hiatus from all the spending. lol

I'm not a never say never type of person, but after the back to back Coast to Coast in 2024, I will say this.

That was a very intense and exhausting experience. Over a 2 week period, I had 2 cross country flights, 2 6 hour drives to and from Disneyland, and then the whole 7 races in 11 days took a lot out of me. To be honest, some of my celebration after getting the Coast to Coast was more muted because I was so tired. I was so done with running during the Disneyland Half that I decided to keep up my pace once I knew I was safe to finish only because it meant I could stop running sooner.

My other 2 Coast to Coasts were in 2012 (Disneyland Half/Wine & Dine Half) and 2017 (Star Wars Kessel Run) and I feel like I enjoyed the entire experience more after spreading it out.

I think what I'm really saying is that if at all possible, it's best to try and spread out a Coast to Coast so you can better savor the experience and truly enjoy the parks. Fortunately, I'm a frequent Disneyland visitor so it wasn't that big a deal for me to "short change" Disneyland, but it is definitely a factor that people should keep in mind when doing the Coast to Coast and visiting the "other" park especially for what may be a first time or rare visit to the "other" park.

 

[Psymonds]

I'm not a never say never type of person, but after the back to back Coast to Coast in 2024, I will say this.

That was a very intense and exhausting experience. Over a 2 week period, I had 2 cross country flights, 2 6 hour drives to and from Disneyland, and then the whole 7 races in 11 days took a lot out of me. To be honest, some of my celebration after getting the Coast to Coast was more muted because I was so tired. I was so done with running during the Disneyland Half that I decided to keep up my pace once I knew I was safe to finish only because it meant I could stop running sooner.

My other 2 Coast to Coasts were in 2012 (Disneyland Half/Wine & Dine Half) and 2017 (Star Wars Kessel Run) and I feel like I enjoyed the entire experience more after spreading it out.

I think what I'm really saying is that if at all possible, it's best to try and spread out a Coast to Coast so you can better savor the experience and truly enjoy the parks. Fortunately, I'm a frequent Disneyland visitor so it wasn't that big a deal for me to "short change" Disneyland, but it is definitely a factor that people should keep in mind when doing the Coast to Coast and visiting the "other" park especially for what may be a first time or rare visit to the "other" park.

I'm glad we're doing Halloween half after the DW marathon this year, long break, spreading it out.

And I'm flying from norcal for the run because... I just don't want to spend most of my weekend driving.

 

[kirstie101]

I'm glad we're doing Halloween half after the DW marathon this year, long break, spreading it out.

And I'm flying from norcal for the run because... I just don't want to spend most of my weekend driving.

Nor Cal here also. I’m driving this time. I hate the drive but love being able to bring food and drinks with me. My sis is flying down so I’m actually bringing her stuff too. I flew for January this year and definitely loved the time it saves!

 

[AZMermaid]

I’m flying too from Phoenix. I think I’m gonna be quick in and out and don’t want to drive back to back days

 

[_shiny_side_up_]

yah ... i'm coming from atlanta so ... flying