Born To Be A Unicorn
POSTPONED – Thanks a lot, Coronavirus.
All races begin at 7:30am Eastern; Fun Run at 9am
Moss Park, 12901 Moss Park Rd, Orlando, Florida
Now’s your chance to be the mythical, magical creature you always wanted to be! Grab your most fun-loving friends and join us for food, fun, friendship, and a little running, walking, maybe even some frolicking, through the park. With distances up to half marathon on both Saturday AND Sunday, there’s something for everyone to enjoy all weekend long.
Both days are super low-key and non-competitive; at our events, the race is you vs. you, not you vs. anyone else. We do post results though, so these races qualify for 50 States Half Marathon Club and Half Fanatics! This is a USATF sanctioned event that is timed, which means this also qualifies for Disney corral placement! There is a 4 hour time limit for all distances. If you think you’ll end up taking more than 4 hours, we offer an optional early start. Walkers are TOTALLY welcome at all of our events; there is no running police here! We don’t care if you’re fast or if you’re slow, we just care that you have a good time!
BORN TO BE A UNICORN
Your registration fee includes entry into the race distance of your choosing – 5K, 10K, or half marathon – race swag, finisher medal for all distances, and our usual aid station setup including a full rainbow of Gatorade made from unicorn tears, plain unicorn tears (known to some of you as water), energy gels, salty snacks, sugary snacks of all kinds, and fun treats covered in sprinkles. It’s the unicorn way! The food doesn’t stop when you’re done running though. Post-race deliciousness includes confetti cupcakes with enough sprinkles to coat the surface of the moon.
You’ll be taken care of by our award-winning crew that rings cowbells, gives the best high fives and provides unparalleled support. Whether you need a blister taped up or an encouraging hug or some tough love, the heart of any Awesomesauce operation is our race director and staff. This is a great race to nab that distance PR you’ve always wanted, with a supportive and fun atmosphere that will help you enjoy every mile!
Shirts are NOT included in your race fee. We do give out race swag, it just won’t be a shirt. We do this because we know some of you prefer tank tops or hats or cotton or tech, and it’s just a lot easier for us to offer up that option as an add-on. When you register, you’ll be asked if you’d like a silicone unicorn mask or a unicorn horn headband. We also have lots of fun shirts available for purchase, and buying them in conjunction with your race registration hooks you up with the lowest available pricing. Any extras will be available for purchase on race day.
Run races on BOTH days and earn a unique unicorn medal for each day PLUS a third medal for being crazy enough to run two days in a row!
The most important thing to remember is that our focus is on FUN. Only a handful of people ever have a real chance of winning any race. Our crew caters to the 99% – the ones who will never win but who still deserve an amazing race experience. This isn’t an uber-competitive, super serious event. Fast people are welcome, slow people are welcome, walkers are welcome! If you like hanging out with fun people, if you like being spoiled, if you like fun surprises, if you want to be with people who truly enjoy your company and want to see you succeed, we hope you join us, because you’re just the kind of person this half marathon, 10K, or 5K is perfect for!
THE COURSE
The course is an out-and-back at Moss Park. You will pass the start/finish/aid station area multiple times throughout the race. Wait – what?! We are running in laps? Yep! The beauty of a lapped course means that you’re never alone; everyone gets to fiesta together! This also means you’re welcome to leave a drop bag to access your own personal goodies and you can shed layers as you warm up, and you can reapply sunscreen, address any potential issues such as blisters, etc. The camaraderie simply can’t be beat when you run multiple loops; you’ll leave with more friends than you came with!
The intended lap length is 2.62 miles (1.31 miles out, 1.31 miles back.) That means that half marathoners will do 5 total laps, 10K runners will complete two laps and then a short out-and-back section, and 5K runners will complete one lap and one even shorter out-and-back section. We do reserve the right to adjust the course based on course conditions and predicted weather; the course will never be LONGER than 2.62 miles, but depending on course conditions or predicted weather, we might shorten the laps to keep you closer to the aid station. The race length doesn’t get any shorter, it just means you’ll do more laps.
We don’t publish maps, elevation profiles, exact tangents, barometric conditions, positions of the moon and astrological signs, because if you’re that serious about things, chances are good our kind of run isn’t right for you. This is more like a giant group run, just with swag and finish times and people in unicorn headbands and stuff. It’s much more relaxed than a typical “race.”
THE AID
Our aid stations are epic. It’s simply a fact.
Food at the aid station includes (but is not limited to): energy gels in a variety of brands and flavors, fruit, potato chips, pretzels, pickles, cookies, candy (chocolate candy and sugary stuff too), crackers, and whatever else we decide looks good at the grocery store!
Drinks available include water, Gatorade, and banana and strawberry smoothies (dairy free!) If you have a particular mix or drink that you prefer, please bring it along and we’ll be happy to refill your personal cup all day long with it, or keep it on ice for you. We have an unlimited amount of ice, so put it in your drink, stuff it in your bra, throw it in your hat, keep yourself cool.
Also available in the aid station zone: Bandages, athletic tape, Vaseline, salt tablets, sunscreen, feminine products, ponytail holders, BioFreeze, and other things that will help us help you get to the finish line.
Because you pass by the start/finish/aid area multiple times, you’re welcome to leave a drop bag with supplies, or you can leave a water bottle or cup at the aid station to fill up with the drink of your choice. You can also bundle up – hahahaha – at the beginning of the race and then peel off one layer at a time and drop them at the aid station to be picked up before you leave.
THE SWAG
To keep prices low, your entry fee includes all the food and drink you can consume until the last runner finishes and your choice of swag item. Shirts, hoodies, and other gear is available for pre-order during registration. Pre-orders will be cut off three weeks prior to race day. A limited amount of merchandise will be available for purchase at the race.
Medals for all distances! Our medals are made from recycled steel in the good ol’ US of A and are different for both Saturday and Sunday! Pick yourself up a THIRD medal if you run both Saturday AND Sunday!
PACKET PICKUP
Pick up your race bib and any pre-ordered gear one hour before each race start. There is no Friday packet pickup. If you pre-order anything, we recommend waiting until AFTER you are done running to pick it up. The lines get super long first thing in the morning, and we don’t give away your stuff once you’ve paid for it. If you’re running on Sunday and are in town on Saturday, feel free to stop by the race location to get your bib then. Yes, you can pick up a friend or family member’s bib.
THE FINISH LINE PARTY
We think every finish deserves a party, and this one will be full of rainbow sprinkles and sweets!
The finish line food and festivities continue until the last person finishes. This is non-negotiable for us. We don’t run out of food. We don’t run out of drinks. We don’t run out of music and dancing and high fives. Do not worry about anything being missing if you’re not fast; we’ve got you covered.
THE QUESTIONS WE GET ASKED THE MOST
Are strollers allowed?
Yep! Please register any children riding in the stroller if you’d like for them to receive a race bib and medal.
Are headphones allowed?
Yep! We ask that you keep the volume low enough so you can hear what’s going on around you. ou.
Are walkers allowed?
Walkers are not only allowed, they are encouraged. We do not care what speed you go, as long as you finish within the time limit (8 hours for ALL race distances.) All finish line food and festivities remain out until the last person finishes, so no worries about anything disappearing before you make it to the finish line. There’s even a special award for the person who perseveres the longest! This is a great race for first timers at any distance!
Are pets allowed?
Unfortunately no.
Okay, I’m in! Where do I register?
Right here!