Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 July, 2016 12:11 pm |

Less than 80 days from now, lots of happy runners will enjoy a dream race at the inaugural Disneyland® Paris – Val d'Europe Half Marathon Weekend. What about their reward at the finish line? 

- Answer A: An unforgettable experience. (That goes without saying!)

- Answer B: A medal with a unique design to dream for.

What makes the design of Disney medals so special? The attention to detail that ensures they are both a collector item and a magical souvenir. The exclusive features of these unique creations embody the very essence of a Disney race. They make the experience even more special and are an integral part of the runDisney DNA.  

And yes, we do mean creations in the plural, because there will be more than one medal for this inaugural event. No less than 4 different decorations can be won, depending on the challenge taken on by each competitor. That's surely enough to provide all the energy you need to run the distance! Absolutely every participant who reaches the finishing line will leave with a medal in the colours of Disneyland Paris. It's all part of the Disney magic.

And here they are:

 

The Disneyland Paris – Val d'Europe Half Marathon medal (25 September 2016) 

 

In celebration of this inaugural event, the Half Marathon medal gives pride of place to Mickey, who proudly takes on the challenge of the route around Sleeping Beauty Castle. This gold medal with fleur de lys detail is both magical and prestigious.

The Disneyland Paris 5K medal (24 September 2016)

What is this medal’s secret ingredient? The little chef, Rémy! Proud of the success of his tasty attraction, the hero of Ratatouille takes pride of place on the first Disneyland Paris 5K medal. Savour the reward for your efforts with a visit to La Place de Rémy in the Walt Disney Studios® Park.

 

The runDisney Kids Races medal (24 September 2016)

For the weekend's youngest runners, Mickey is in great shape and full colour for his appearance on this medal! The ideal reward for little participants in the special runDisney kids races.

 

Bonus: medal for participants in the "Castle to Château"* challenge 

This challenge combines a race in the United States, either at Disneyland® Resort (California) or Walt Disney World® (Florida), and a race in the heart of Disneyland Paris. The "Castle to Château” medal features the unique design of the French park's icon. The two countries’ flags symbolize the extraordinary feat and French-style gilding highlights the prestige of achieving this challenge. 

*Runners who have completed the half-marathon both at Disneyland Paris and in one of the runDisney races at Disneyland® Resort California or Walt Disney World® Florida in the same calendar year will be awarded this additional medal. 

If you have not yet registered but absolutely must win one of these medals (and take part in this unique experience), then don’t panic. There are still a few options for registering, at: Http://run.disneylandparis.com/