Ahoy Danielle,
Thank you so much for visiting planDisney with your question. A cruise on
Disney Cruise Line with a stop at
Disney Castaway Cay is positively magical. Disney Castaway Cay is one of my favorite places to be. With lovely beaches and the convenience of Disney taking care of everything on the island, it is truly magical!
I have great news for you, Danielle. You do not need to run the Castaway Cay 5K; you can absolutely walk it! I have done this course a couple of times, I have the medals to prove it, and I certainly walked more than I ran! It is a fun activity to do, and then you can say that you have done a race on Disney Castaway Cay!
You do not need to sign up for the race before you leave the ship. When you are ready to do the race, head over to the
bike rental area - the start of the course is quite near there. The course is well-marked. When you return, let a Cast Member know that you did the course to receive your medal. My fellow planDisney panelist Shannon recently wrote a
great answer with information on completing the Castaway Cay 5K that you might want to check out as well.
I hope that this information is helpful for you, Danielle! Have a great time planning your magical sailing, and feel free to sail on back if you have any further questions.
~ Mona Leigh