Thanks for running by with your excellent question, Robyn. I'm glad you're here!
The official course map has not been released quite yet, but if the
Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon follows the most recent
runDisney race weekends, the start line will be near Disney Way and Harbor. When I ran the Halloween Half Marathon last year, Clementine was the street where we entered the security area to head to the start line.
There is a convenient list of
Good Neighbor Hotels on the
Disneyland Resort website, and it appears that several are right near the Start Line. Please keep in mind that you'll want to
check back closer to the race to see exactly where the Start Line is, as each race weekend is different with different logistical concerns. If the Start Line stays the same, the Anaheim Hotel, the Suncoast Park Hotel, and the JW Marriott, Anaheim Resort look quite close.
Robyn, after the race, if you stay near the Start Line, you will be steps away from the magic at The Happiest Place on Earth. Last year, my husband and I finished our race and walked to the Main Entrance in less time than it would have taken to drive. One of my favorite things about Walt's original park is how walkable everything is!
I hope this helps with your planning.
Please let us know if you have any other questions or need any tips on race morning.
runDisney events are some of my favorite at the resort, and whether I'm running or cheering, it is always a magical time!
Every mile is magic,
Melissa