2015 Tinker Bell Half Marathon registration opens Aug. 12 with new event

Disney publicity photo of 2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon.

Registration begins this week for the 2015 Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland, which will include a new event.

The event, called the Pixie Dust Challenge was created for those who run not only the Tinker Bell Half Marathon, but also the Tinker Bell 10K. Those finishing the challenge will receive a specially-designed, fairy themed medal.

Registration for all of the running events during the weekend May 7-10 begins August 12 at noon EST at www.rundisney.com. You might want to be at your computer and ready to register.
“Earlier this year, the Tinker Bell Half Marathon sold out in less than two days after it opened for general registration. More than 30,000 runners took part in the women-focused weekend of events centered on health, fitness and active lifestyles,” according to a Disney press release.

In addition to the 13.1-mile half marathon, the weekend also includes:

• The Never Land 5K on Friday, May 8,
• The runDisney Kids Races on Saturday, May 9.
• The runDisney Health and Fitness Expo Thursday through Saturday (May 7-9)