Industry Announcements: Half marathon coming to Disneyland next year

Posted at 1:57 PM EDT (1757 GMT)

Oct. 14th, 2005 -- Get set for what Disney calls "the happiest race on Earth". Based on The Walt Disney World Marathon, Disneyland will host a 13.1-mile half marathon next year.

The race will start at California Adventure, winding through Disneyland and out to Angel Stadium before finishing up at the ESPN Zone in Downtown Disney. Everyone who finishes the race will receive a certificate and commemorative medal. Disney officials expect nearly 10,000 runners to show up.

The inaugural race will take place Sept. 15-17 next year along with other fitness-themed activities.

Visit Yahoo Finance and the official race page for more information.