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Share the road
Race etiquette
The race staff would like to thank you in advance for considering these etiquette tips as you enjoy the events.
- Please pay attention to pre-race instructions — both digital and verbal. What you read and hear will not only help guide you through the race course, but will also keep you safe.
- Wear your race bib on the front of your shirt and SMILE! Photographers will be taking pictures of you throughout the race.
- Please enter your correct start group. This will ensure that you are running with people who have a similar pace.
- Run or walk no more than two abreast. Other athletes will want to get by you. If you are walking in a group, please start in the last start group.
- If you want to run with a friend and they are in a different start group, the faster of the two can move back to the slower start group.
- If you are stopping at a water station, move all the way over to the table. Grab water and move away from the table so that others may get water, too.
- Move to the side if someone behind you says, "Excuse Me" or "Coming Through."
- Feel free to shout words of encouragement to other athletes. You will hear words of encouragement in return.
- When you are approaching the finish line, you may see loved ones cheering you on. Please do not encourage anyone to join you in the finish line stretch. Your support team is very important, but please communicate that the race course and finish area is for registered participants and staff only.
- Enjoy the post-race refreshments but remember that others will want to enjoy the goodies too.
- Celebrate! Have a great race!
Dress the part
Costume policy
runDisney reserves the right to deny admission to, or remove, any person wearing attire that runDisney considers inappropriate or attire that could detract from the experience of other participants and guests. All participants may dress as their favorite character, but must follow these guidelines as determined solely by runDisney.
- Costumes must be family-friendly and may not be obstructive, offensive, objectionable or violent.
- Participants 14 and older may not wear costume masks of any kind.
- Participants 13 and younger may wear costume masks, however, the participant's eyes must be visible and the mask may not cover the participant's entire face.
- Participants who dress like characters may not pose for pictures or sign autographs for other guests except as expressly requested and authorized by runDisney.
- Costumes may not drag on the ground.
- Costumes may not contain sharp objects, pointed objects or materials that may accidentally strike another participant.
- Costumes may not contain any weapons which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.
- Layered costumes, such as ball gowns, hoop skirts, those that have an infrastructure with metal components or hard edges, costumes that do not follow the natural contour of the human body, and/or costumes that could conceal prohibited items are not permitted.
- Layered clothing, including tutus over running shorts, cold-weather gear such as sweatshirts or sweatpants, and clothing that follows the natural contour of the body are permitted unless they present a safety hazard (e.g. dragging on the ground).
- Costumes or large props including, without limitation, items that present a safety hazard (e.g. King Triton's trident), those that surround the entire body (e.g. cardboard, plastic or other wearable costumes with hard edges, such as a house from Disney-Pixar's Up), those that are inflatable, or those that physically connect multiple participants to each other are not permitted.
- Small, inflatable or soft-bodied, handheld props (e.g. an inflatable Toy Story ball) are permitted.
- Tutus, transparent wings, and hats/headwear are permitted, however, they may not cover the participant's face.
- Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.
- Themed T-shirts, blouses, sweatshirts and hats are acceptable.
- Participants who do not adhere to these guidelines may be refused entry into, and/or removed from, a runDisney event unless their costume can be modified to meet the above standards.
Travel light
Before race day, review the runDisney costume and safety guidelines. Costumes, props, and other items that do not meet event requirements will not be permitted. Costume policy video.
After the race
While costumed attire may be worn during runDisney events, guests 14 and older are not permitted to wear costumed attire in the theme parks during normal operating hours. Guests will need to change their attire prior to visiting the parks after participating in a runDisney event.
On course
Flag guidelines
- For the safety of all of the spectators and athletes, these items aren't allowed in the start/finish staging areas and the race courses.
- Flags of any kind that are larger than 3' x 5', regardless of how the flag is intended to be carried.
- Flag poles can't be longer than 4 feet or have a diameter of more than 4 inches.
- Poles can be made of wood, plastic, and/or PVC. Poles made of metal aren't allowed.
- Only poles with rounded or flat ends are allowed.
- No decorative or sharp ends will be allowed.
- Flag harnesses will be permitted if the participant bib isn't covered and the harness doesn't pose a safety hazard.
Reunion area
gEAR bag check
- gEAR Bag check is available for each race distance, and is located in the Reunion area.
- The clear plastic bag received at the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo with your participant shirt will serve as your gEAR Bag.
- Stickers used to identify your gEAR Bag will be provided when you drop off your gEAR Bag.
- All gEAR Bags left at the end of the race will be turned into Lost and Found at EPCOT Guest Relations outside the park entrance.
Fuel & hydration
On-course and finish line nutrition
Hydration and fuel provided on each course, plus what you'll find at the finish. Items are subject to change.
At the finish line
- Dasani water
- Bottled POWERADE
- Snack box (check back closer to race weekend)
- Banana
Items are subject to change
Course and finish line offerings can change based on weather and race operations. If you rely on a specific fuel product, please plan to carry your own.
Support on race day
Medical
Main medical
- Medical support will be located on course during each race as well as at the finish line.
- Medical personnel can be found riding the course on bikes, in the finish chute and walking around the family reunion area.
- Emergency Medical Information can be filled out on the back of your bib before starting your event.
Still wondering
Race Essentials FAQs
What health and safety guidelines will be required during the races?
We will continue to provide the latest updates leading up to our race weekends. For the latest updates, please refer to the Race Weekend Policies for each race weekend and the Walt Disney World Resort Know Before You Go page for the latest health and safety measures, policies and operational guidelines.
Is bag check available for runDisney races?
Yes. For more information, you can find specific details on the Runner Info page for your race weekend.
Am I allowed to wear a costume in runDisney races?
Yes; however, costumes cannot interfere with the safety of you or other runners. If a costume is questionable or offensive to others, Disney reserves the right to either have you change into something more appropriate or remove you from the event. Please refer to your specific event under Race Policies to review The Walt Disney Costume Guidelines. (Costuming Guidelines | runDisney)
Can I use headphones while racing?
Headphones can be worn but are discouraged due to audio messages played throughout the course to ensure the safety of all runners.
For commonly asked questions, visit the FAQs page .
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