runDisney Proof Of Time Dates and Deadlines
When you runDisney and plan to race a half marthon distance or more, you want to submit a proof of time to ensure proper corraling into a start group. When are the runDisney proof of time dates and deadlines to submit? Here’s a list of all the 2025-2026 races.
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What Are runDisney Start Groups or Corrals?
When I registered for my first race, I just put some random time down for proof of time because I truly had NO idea how long it would take me to do 13.1 miles.
And then I found out about runDisney corrals and how proof of time actually mattered.
I’ll admit there was some panic going on and a scramble to submit an old 10K time for corral placement for that first half.
Which, by the way, in 2011 a 1:18 10K got me in corral B y’all.
Seasoned runDisney peeps are sitting there laughing their heads off right about now.
I know. I was shocked back then too, and it still amuses me now.
If you’re new to racing, you probably want to know what a corral is and why it is important to submit a proof of time.
Running a smaller local race might mean people line up wherever they want. Nothing is predetermined.
Usually, faster people end up in the front and slower folks drift toward the back.
But that doesn’t always work out and there can be a little bit of craziness happening at the start.
Larger races, like runDisney events, will have more guidance and enforcement for where you should line up.
In the case of runDisney, it’s by your estimated finish time – which is proven by a previously run race.
runDisney Proof of Time Guidelines
runDisney has changed the proof of time guidelines over the years.
But this is what it currently states as of January 26, 2024:
Proof of time is required for starting group placement if you claim you will finish a half marathon in 2 hours and 30 minutes (2:30) or less. Otherwise, proof of time is not required.
Proof of Time Deadlines For 2025/2026 runDisney Races
Each race will come with specific dates that you need to know about to submit your proof of time.
Here’s a list of the runDisney proof of time deadlines for 2025/2026 race weekends.
5K and 10K Proof of Time Guidelines
Proof of time is not required for the 5K and 10K races. You will select your “Anticipated Pace Per Mile” when you register. Starting placement is based on your anticipated pace per mile and start group capacities.
- For starting placement, the anticipated pace per mile must be selected by the participant for each individual race. If someone else registered you, your anticipated pace per mile must be selected by the person who registered you.
Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon Weekend
If proof of time is not provided by April 1, 2025, or if the data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start group. No start group changes will be made after such date.
Proof of time is required for starting group placement if you claim you will finish a half marathon in 2 hours and 30 minutes (2:30) or less. Otherwise, proof of time is not required.
We do not accept self-timed, training or virtual runs as proof of time. Verifiable proof of time must be provided by the participant for each individual race from an officially timed 10K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon race reflecting results within the time ranges noted on the event page under Proof of Time.
Past runDisney races may be used as proof of time, however, the participant must submit them with their race registration. Participants will be placed in the last start group if the required proof of time is not submitted. If you submit a proof of time from a race distance other than a Half Marathon, an industry standard calculation will be applied to equate your time.
If proof of time is not provided by April 1, 2025, or if the data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start group. No start group changes will be made after such date.
Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend Proof of Time Dates
Proof of time is required for starting group placement if you claim you will finish a half marathon in 2 hours and 30 minutes (2:30) or less. Otherwise, proof of time is not required.
We do not accept self-timed, training or virtual runs as proof of time. Verifiable proof of time must be provided by the participant for each individual race from an officially timed 10K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon race reflecting results within the time ranges noted on the event page under Proof of Time.
Past runDisney races may be used as proof of time, however, the participant must submit them with their race registration. Participants will be placed in the last start group if the required proof of time is not submitted. If you submit a proof of time from a race distance other than a Half Marathon, an industry standard calculation will be applied to equate your time.
If proof of time is not provided by May 1, 2025, or if the data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start group. No start group changes will be made after such date.
Half Marathon Proof of Time: Results for a 10K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon
Please note: We cannot accept relays, trail runs, self-timed, training or Virtual Runs as proof of time.
When you register, a valid proof of time must include all of the following:
- Name of Race
- Distance
- City
- State
- Date (see acceptable date range above)
- Finish Time (in Hours:Minutes:Seconds)
- Website Link to Results
Example: Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, 13.1 miles, Orlando, FL, November 3, 2019—2:25:00
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Proof of Time Dates
Proof of time is required for starting group placement if you claim you will finish a marathon in 5 hours (5:00) or less, or a half marathon in 2 hours and 30 minutes (2:30) or less. Otherwise, proof of time is not required.
We do not accept self-timed, training or virtual runs as proof of time. Proof of time must be provided by the participant for each individual race from an officially timed race, and must be one of the below listed distances, within the time ranges noted on the event page under Proof of Time.
- Full Marathon Proof of Time: Results for a 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon
- Half Marathon Proof of Time: Results for a 10K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon
Past runDisney races may be used as proof of time; however, you will need to submit them with your race registration. Participants will be placed in the last start group if the required proof of time is not submitted. If you submit a proof of time from a race distance other than a Half Marathon, an industry standard calculation will be applied to equate your time.
If proof of time is not provided by July 1, 2025, or if the data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start group. No start group changes will be made after such date.
Please note: We cannot accept relays, trail runs, self-timed, training or Virtual Runs as proof of time.
- When you register, a valid proof of time must include the following:
- Name of Race
- Distance
- City
- State
- Date
- Finish time
- Website link to Results
Example: Walt Disney World Marathon, 26.2 miles, Orlando, FL, 1/7/19 – 4:35:00
Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Proof of Time Dates
Proof of time is required for starting group placement if you claim you will finish a half marathon in 2 hours and 30 minutes (2:30) or less. Otherwise, proof of time is not required.
We do not accept self-timed, training or virtual runs as proof of time. Verifiable proof of time must be provided by the participant for each individual race from an officially timed 10K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon race reflecting results within the time ranges noted on the event page under Proof of Time.
Past runDisney races may be used as proof of time, however, the participant must submit them with their race registration. Participants will be placed in the last start group if the required proof of time is not submitted. If you submit a proof of time from a race distance other than a Half Marathon, an industry standard calculation will be applied to equate your time.
If proof of time is not provided by August 1, 2024, or if the data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start group. No start group changes will be made after such date.
Princess Half Marathon Weekend Proof of Time Dates
Half Marathon Proof of Time – Results for a 10K, 10 Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon.
Note: We cannot accept relays, trail runs, self-timed, training or Virtual Runs as proof of time.
- When you register, a valid proof of time must include the following:
- Name of Race
- Distance
- City
- State
- Date
- Finish time
- Website link to Results
Example: Disney Princess Half Marathon, 13.1 miles, Orlando, FL, 2/17/19 – 1:35:00
Proof of time is required for starting group placement if you claim you will finish a half marathon in 2 hours and 30 minutes (2:30) or less. Otherwise, proof of time is not required.
We do not accept self-timed, training or virtual runs as proof of time. Verifiable proof of time must be provided by the participant for each individual race from an officially timed 10K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon race reflecting results within the time ranges noted on the event page under Proof of Time.
Past runDisney races may be used as proof of time, however, the participant must submit them with their race registration. Participants will be placed in the last start group if the required proof of time is not submitted. If you submit a proof of time from a race distance other than a Half Marathon, an industry standard calculation will be applied to equate your time.
If proof of time is not provided by September 1, 2024, or if the data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start group. No start group changes will be made after such date.
Springtime Surprise Weekend Proof of Time Dates
If you believe you will finish the 10-Miler in 1 hour 30 minutes (1:30) or less, proof of time is required for start group placement. If you believe you will finish the 10-Miler in over 1 hour 30 minutes, proof of time is not required.
Start group placement is based on your anticipated finish time and start group capacities. Challenge participants should adhere to 10-Miler proof of time requirements.
Proof of time is not required for the 5K and 10K races.
Please note that if you submit a proof of time from a race distance of 10K, 15K, Half Marathon or Marathon, an industry calculation will be applied to equate your finish time.
Proof of time is required for starting group placement if you claim you will finish a 10-Miler in 1 hour and 55 minutes (1:55) or less. Otherwise, proof of time is not required.
We do not accept self-timed, training or virtual runs as proof of time. Verifiable proof of time must be provided by the participant for each individual race from an officially timed 10K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon race reflecting results within the time ranges noted on the event page under Proof of Time.
Past runDisney races may be used as proof of time, however, the participant must submit them with their race registration. Participants will be placed in the last start group if the required proof of time is not submitted. If you submit a proof of time from a race distance other than a Half Marathon, an industry standard calculation will be applied to equate your time.
*If proof of time is not provided by October 1, 2024, or if the data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start group. No start group changes will be made after such date.*
10-Miler Proof of Time: Results for a 10K, 15K, 10-Mile, Half Marathon or Marathon
Please note: We cannot accept relays, trail runs, self-timed, training or Virtual Runs as proof of time.
When you register, a valid proof of time must include all of the following:
- Name of Race
- Distance
- City
- State
- Date (see acceptable date range above)
- Finish Time (in Hours:Minutes:Seconds)
- Website Link to Results
Example: Cherry Blossom 10-Miler, 10 miles, Washington, DC, September 11, 2021, 1:15:30
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Does your Proof-of-Time race result have to be less than 2:15 or just within a reasonable amount? For instance, if my PoT is like 2:18 for a half, but was from a race 11 months before the runDisney race and I anticipate getting faster in those 11 months, will that PoT be accepted or will they send me to the last corral because I submitted something that wasn’t less than 2:15? Thanks!!
It does have to be under 2:15 for it to count. You’ll want to put in an accurate number when you register for what you could prove NOW. If you get a faster time under 2:15, go in and update before the cut-off date and you’ll be seeded according to that proof.