Let's talk costumes!

[MonkeyDishwasher]

For some, the dressing up in a costume (or running outfit inspired by a character) can be the most fun of a race. So, who has everyone dressed up as? And for what races?

I normally don't dress up, but I am entertaining the thought for my upcoming few races (DL10k, Wine and Dine, Tink, Princess)... I'm just very indecisive and hate to dress like anything everybody else is! I'm considering doing a Hipster Princess outfit for Princess, and perhaps White Rabbit for the DL10k...

I just can't see myself not getting irritated by wearing wings for the Tink. Also, I'm not a fan of props- the thought of holding something for 13.1 does not excite me, but I do give major kudos to those that do!

 

[Bephus]

I have done a few different things, some Disney-related and some not.
For the Shamrock Marathon I just wore fun knee-high socks and head band
For a local Halloween 10 miler I like to dress up as a Witch by dressing in black running gear and a witches hat pinned. I have worn black and purple striped knee socks for that one too.
For a local Memorial Day race I dressed up in red white and blue with a big sparkling bow in my hair. That was fun.
For Disney races:
2011 Marathon - Minnie Mouse
2012 Wine and Dine 1/2 - Silvermist
2013 Marathon - Donald Duck
2013 Princess 1/2 - Belle

Upcoming Disney costume possibilities:
DL 10K - Belle or Minnie Mouse again
DL 1/2 - Ariel with legs (I have an outfit that is the color of her turquoise gown so I am thinking of going with that and dying my hair red and wearing shell accessories - might be too subtle though)

My costumes are regular running gear with accessories, I don't wear true costumes. For example, my Minnie Mouse costume is a running skirt that is red with white polka dots and a black top with Minnie ears and white gloves. Belle is a white running skirt with a yellow team sparkle skirt over it, a yellow top, yellow fabric draped over my shoulders for the off-the-shoulder portion of dress (although I might make mini-sleeves to pin to my top this time, the last time I was hot!) and a rose pinned to my visor.

 

[Danhockey04]

Let's see, I enjoy doing costumes. I usually go more than just running gear, I have my run gear on but over that is my costume. I do most races that encourage costumes in costume, other races I do not run in costume

Past Races:
2011 Princess Half - Princess Peach
2011 Wine and Dine Half - Strawberry Shortcake
2011 Daytona Beach Half - Racey Lacy (won costume contest)
2012 Mickey Marathon - Snow White
2012 ToT 10 Miler - Queen Narissa (Enchanted)
2012 Halloween Halfathon - Strawberry Shortcake (won costume contest)
2013 Princess Half - Rapunzel

Planning: (if unsure, planning to wear one, not sure which of my hundreds to choose)
2013 ToT 10 Miler - unsure (French Maid Princess I designed maybe)
2013 Halloween Half (not sure which I'm doing yet) - unsure
2014 Mickey Marathon - maybe costume, unknown
2014 Princess 10k - unsure
2014 Princess Half - Ariel Mermaid form
2014 Wine and Dine Half - German Beer Girl

 

[goofeygirl]

Last year for the 5k I dressed as a Tinkerbell/PeterPan combo.
The half was Minnie Mouse.
The full I wore no costume.
For a half I did recently I wore a patriotic tutu.


What would be different?

Cinderella.....Before her fairy Godmother arrives.
A step sister.
The queen of hearts.
Minnie bridal (bridal ears and white tutu) with a sign in back that reads:
Runaway Bride

They were things running through my head.

 

[EpicBilynn]

I've never dressed up before for a race, so my friend and I are going all out!

Enchanted 10K: I'm going as Ariel (most likely mermaid form) and my friend is going as Belle.

Princess Half: Our team name is Team Avengers so I'm going as Captain America and she's going as Iron Man. Tutus included

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[pxefig]

I've never dressed up before for a race, so my friend and I are going all out!

Enchanted 10K: I'm going as Ariel (most likely mermaid form) and my friend is going as Belle.

Princess Half: Our team name is Team Avengers so I'm going as Captain America and she's going as Iron Man. Tutus included

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Oh, I like the idea of using the team name to break out of the princess costume expectation!

 

[piraterunner]

I wore this for the TOT,worse choice ever! Polyester and oh so hot!!!! Although the bell hops loved it and I did get special treatment . A ride in the service elevator and a no waiting in line ride ya I guess that made it all worth it

 

[jockey]

I will be doing my first 1/2 in feb and I want to add some bling to my running gear... will probably just wear a pink tutu and my pink crown bondi band

 

[afnaechiquita]

I did Batgirl in the PHM in 2012. I know, she's DC and so not Disney, but she's still a powerful girl! It was simple too, I just wore a Batman shirt, a gold sparkle skirt, and black running capris. I bought the arm accessories but figured it'd be too hot.

I want to do Princess Atta for the PHM next year, and maybe a chipmunk (because they are my best friends.. the only characters I'd love to be real "friends" with!!) for the 10k or 5k.

 

[afnaechiquita]

I've never dressed up before for a race, so my friend and I are going all out!

Enchanted 10K: I'm going as Ariel (most likely mermaid form) and my friend is going as Belle.

Princess Half: Our team name is Team Avengers so I'm going as Captain America and she's going as Iron Man. Tutus included

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I would love to see that!!

 

[fruitcakes24]

Love costumes! I've only done 4 official races so far and 2 of which I did not dress in costume, but regret that decision The other two, I had grand ideas but scaled back and *agian* regretted that decision.

I'm going ALL out for W&D and GSC!

* Local Turkey Day 5k - no costume, but wanted to go as a turkey Next year...
* Tap N Run 4k - Incredibles (can't post picture as this is only my 2nd post, but blog link below has a photo in today's post)
* Local 5k - I wish I would have at least gone with an easy costume with a sparkle skirt
* PHM - easy Snow White costume - blue tech tee with red teardrops sewn on sleeves, red bow headband, yellow tutu (again link in blog)

Costumes in progress:
W&D - Russell (my DH) and Kevin (me) from Up!
W&D Kids Race - Cinderella (daughter) and Prince Charming (son)
GSC 10k - Evil Queen
GSC 1/2 - Buzz Lightyear

 

[robynslp]

I did Tigger. I used a normal orange tech tee and sewed Tigger stripes and an yellow belly on it. I made an orange, black and yellow tutu and had a tail (made from those giant pipe cleaners). I had orange and black tiger striped socks. I sewed ears and tiger striped fabric into my visor and painted my glasses orange. It was a huge spirit lifter to have people yell "go Tigger!"

Not doing Disney again soon. But am planning my Marvin the Martian for Space Coast.

 

[sumlee]

I wore this for the TOT,worse choice ever! Polyester and oh so hot!!!! Although the bell hops loved it and I did get special treatment . A ride in the service elevator and a no waiting in line ride ya I guess that made it all worth it

Oh man!!! You must have been dying in that costume! It was SO HOT that night! Major props to you! You look adorable! So unique too!

I went as Maleficent to ToT - black running skirt, purple and black running top, kids-length black cape, and Maleficent headpiece. The headpiece actually wasn't too bad. It was the cape that drove me nuts, trapping the heat and sweat on my back. Ugh! I will never run in a cape again! It was fun to be all dressed up though! I loved the responses from the crowd - "Go Maleficent!" It was awesome!

For the Tink Half this year, I was a pink fairy (my avatar) with wings and a pink sparkle skirt. The wings were really no bother at all secured to my back in several places with safety pins. ( Kelly from Team Sparkle has a great tutorial on her blog about how to attach wings for running. )

Royal Family 5K - Mom and I dressed as Minnie Mouse with pink tutus, black tops, and princess Minnie ears. We made our own tutus and they turned out cute, but really bulky. I was glad we weren't going a longer distance in those!

Princess Half - Cinderella - blue tank and blue tutu with white fabric swags and white arm sleeves (ditched the sleeves after about a mile! LOL!) black ribbon choker and blue headband. Liked this costume, but again felt the tutu was a little bulkier than I wanted. If I were to do it again, I would wear a blue sparkle skirt instead.

I've never dressed up for any other races I've done. I'm thinking about doing a Halloween Half, so I need for sure need a costume for that one! Then for Tink, I'll probably do the pink fairy again for the 10k since I already have the pieces, and come up with something else for the Half. Maybe Peter Pan? Smee? I don't know. Sorry this post ended up so long!!! I didn't intend to write a novel!

 

[joan4mickey]

This would be 2011..with my daughters
http://s21.photobucket.com/user/baumann/media/Princess/IMG_1518.jpg.html?sort=4&o=4

2013
http://s21.photobucket.com/user/baumann/media/Princess/IMG_2158.jpg.html?sort=4&o=0

 

[KellyKapowski]

My dream costume is a pace-activated shirt that, when a certain speed is reached, a hidden flap drops down to reveal a picture of Beast. ie, beast mode?