Ready, Set, Race! Magical Miles & More Return To Disneyland® Resort!

The Disneyland Resort will host four fun-filled days of events, featuring some of your favorite Disney Friends. Whether Guests start their day “barking along” a 3.1- mile adventure or “get their ducks in a row” for 6.2 miles … or even say “see ya real soon” as they embark for an epic 13.1 miles, our Disney friends will be there to cheer them on!! From the start line to the finish line, the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will ensure that Every Mile is Magic!

Events:

Disneyland 5K

Date: Friday September 6, 2024
Start Time: 5:00 AM Pacific Time
Location: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California

Race through a 3.1-mile adventure at The Happiest Place on Earth.

Disneyland 10K

Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
Start Time: 5:00 AM Pacific Time
Location: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California

Enjoy maximum fun on a magical 10K run! This 6.2-mile race has an abundance of dazzle and entertainment along the way––and is an ideal choice for runners looking to test their endurance.

Kids Races

Date: Saturday September 7, 2024
Start Time: 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Location: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California

Every child nine or younger who participates in the runDisney Kids Races goes home a winner with a finisher medallion designed for the tiniest of runners. Encourage your child to join in during this fun-filled weekend. There’s even a Diaper Dash for crawlers!

runDisney Kids Races are open to children up to age 9. Kids Races will be broken down into the following age groups:

  • Ages 0-1
  • Ages 1-3
  • Ages 4-6
  • Ages 7-9

Half Marathon

Date: Sunday September 8, 2024
Start Time: 5:00 AM Pacific Time
Location: Disneyland Resort, Anaheim, California

Join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse as they host this 13.1-mile adventure through the Disneyland Resort and iconic Anaheim destinations. Be surprised along the way by delightful Character sightings and entertaining moments as you join inspired runners from around the world.

Medical Staff Roles and Responsibilities:

Registered Nurses:

  • Provide assessment and first aid to participants in the runDisney races.
  • Collaborate with physicians, medical assistants/EMTs, physical therapy aids, and athletic trainers to provide care to participants in on-course tents and main medical tent.
  • Provide set-up, organization, and breakdown of medical supplies for each race.
  • Form documentation of care provided to each participant in the main medical tent.

Medical Assistants/ECTs:

  • Provide participant transportation via wheelchair or other vehicle to the on-course tents and main medical tent.
  • Assist with first aid needs (such as bandages, ice pack application, and basic ace wrapping) in the self-treatment area.
  • Bundle ice into smaller, usable bags.
  • Collaborate with physical therapy aides, certified athletic trainers, and others on the health care team to provide care for participants in the runDisney races.

Register to Participate

Visit the links below to signup:
Signup for 5K Shifts:
https://forms.gle/67UPRWuRJevN989VA
Signup for 10K Shifts:
https://forms.gle/51rMijQmzpHR7TBR8
Signup for Half Marathon Shifts:
https://forms.gle/uRxw7APEMRuaMqew8
Signup for Ice Bag Prep Shifts:
https://forms.gle/56Aap5D43q936nm26

  • Staff may sign up for one shift per person. No partial or split shifts will be offered. 
  • Staff must be actively working as a bedside care provider. At least one year of critical care experience is preferred.
  • These are paid shifts and it is the employee’s responsibility to inform their supervisors of their runDisney shift. It is the employee’s responsibility to schedule shifts around their normal work hours so as not to incur overtime in their home department or at the races. 
  • Please note that shift start times are very early in the morning. 
  • All Hoag policies related to time and attendance and absenteeism will be enforced just as if the staff member were working a shift in their home department. 

Additional Resources & Information

Frequently Asked Questions 

  1. Will food be provided?
    a. Yes. Snacks and water will be provided for staff. You are also welcome to bring food and water for yourself. There will be a designated break area with tables, chairs, refrigerators and microwaves available to staff.

  2. Where will I be expected to park?
    a. There is a designated parking lot near the main medical tent. Parking credentials with location and directions will be distributed electronically to those who have signed up to work a shift at during race weekend.  

  3. Will I receive park admission for the days that I am working at the race?
    a. No. Disney will not be providing free admission to those who are working a shift, providing care for race participants. You are more than welcome to purchase tickets and/or make a reservation for your own Magic Key annual pass and enjoy the parks after completing your shift.

  4. Is this a volunteer opportunity that can be counted toward community service hours?
    a. No. This is a paid shift for those who have signed up. By signing up for a shift you are agreeing to be present on that specific date and at the scheduled time, just as if you were reporting to work at your normal department/clinic. 
    b. All policies relating to time and attendance and absenteeism are in effect for these shifts. 

  5. Are there shifts available for non-clinical staff at the runDisney races?
    a.     Yes. There are opportunities for administrative support and set-up/breakdown support that do not require clinical background or training.

  6. Who do I contact if I cannot make my designated shift?
    a. You must contact the Hoag runDisney team as soon as you realize that you will not be able to work the shift that you have signed up for no later than August 1st. Please email the team at rundisney@hoag.org.

  7. What is the last date to cancel a shift?
    a. August 23, 2024

  8. What is the appropriate attire for this shift? Can we wear scrubs?
    a. A runDisney medical staff t-shirt will be provided to each staff member who is working a shift at the races and must be worn as the outermost layer of clothing for visibility. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Layers are recommended as it is cooler in the morning and will be warmer as the sun rises. You may wear scrubs but will have the medical staff t-shirt as the outermost layer. The Hoag dress code guidelines must be followed. Please refer to the dress code for more details, which is available on Policy Stat.

What to Know

You will be assigned to one of the following areas:

  • Main Medical Tent: Central hub for medical emergencies and treatment.
  • Starting Line Corrals: Monitoring participants for any first aid or medical emergencies.
  • Family Reunion Area: Designated spot for participants to meet their families post-event.
  • Self Treatment Area: Space for participants to address minor injuries or needs.
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  • First Aid Tent: Providing immediate medical assistance for minor injuries in the Family Reunion Area.
  • SAG (Supplies and Gear) Tent: Runners who are pulled from the race can receive care and support here.   
  • Course Medical Tents: Medical support along the course for participants.
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  • Finish Line Chute: Managing and monitoring participants for first aid and medical emergencies as they finish the race.
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  • Administrative Support: Handling logistics, coordination, and communication.
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