Sean Astin at runDisney Tinker Bell Meetup

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Sean attended the runDisney Tinker Bell Meet-up today as part of the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland. He will be running in the Neverland 5K on Saturday and the Tinker Bell Half Marathon on Sunday.

Sean talked to the attendees about his #run3rd project, now celebrating its first anniversary. ("I run first for myself, second for my wife and kids, and I #run3rd for you.") He also expressed his love of the runDisney events. "The parks and people are great," he said. "But the medals are awesome!" Sean said that he hoped to do all runDisney races from here on out.

Other celebrities at the event were runner Jeff Galloway and diet guru Tara Gidus.

Here are some of the many photos from the day:

Sean to run in Tinker Bell Half Marathon (Updated with finishers' medal)

Sean will be running in the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon this Sunday, January 29 beginning at 5:45am. The 13.1 mile race starts and finishes at Disneyland Resort with a course through the City of Anaheim.

Sean will get this medal for finishing the half marathon.

"While the Tinker Bell Half Marathon celebrates women, it is open to everyone (ages 14 and over) and we encourage men to participate. Hundreds of men run our Disney's Princess Half Marathon each year and we anticipate the same will be the case for the Tinker Bell Half Marathon."  

Possible animated film "The Riddles"

Sean Astin and fellow Turtle Rob Paulsen are both attached to an animated film project "The Riddles Show."

"It is Jimmy Neutron meets Sherlock Holmes with a steam punk
twist. Tinkersville is a steam punk style town made up of toys. Every year, Ed Tinker, toy maker and founder, unveils a new toy for the town's museum. When the toy is stolen, everyone panics to find it and calls upon the help of the Riddle family. Aside his wacky parents, Mike Riddle puts his Sherlock Holmes mind to the test to find the missing toy. Using Tinker's time machine, Mike travels back through time to find clues and discovers something dark and leads him and his friends down a path of danger and mystery. Join the Riddles as they embark on wacky adventures, get chased by badly tempered monsters, travel through time, and all on a school night. Fan-Tinker-Tastic!"


It is not determined at this time what role Sean would voice.

For more information, visit the Riddles Facebook page, and their several fundraising sites:

Indigogo.com
GoFundMe.com
GoGetFunding.com

Hey, That's Sean Astin!

Article to go with video below.

The whispers in the crowd were true – that was Sean Astin at the Never Land Family Fun Run 5K and Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland Resort this past weekend. This was the third runDisney half marathon the star of The Goonies, Rudy and The Lord of the Rings, participated in. Last year Astin ran both the inaugural Tinker Bell Half Marathon and the Disneyland Half Marathon. 

Not only does Astin love runDisney events but also loves the runners that participate. He was very generous with his time at the races and at the expo for photos, autographs and entertaining the crowd. Much to my surprise he even showed up in “character” for the 5K wearing Tinker Bell wings and a sparkle skirt. Now, he may deny that fact in public, but the video below has the evidence. 

As runners we run for different reasons. Astin runs for what he calls #Run3rd. What that means is he runs first for himself, second for his family and third for anyone that tweets him and asks for a special run dedication. 

I think anyone having the chance to meet him last weekend will agree, Sean Astin is a great guy, loves running and loves runDisney. But judge for yourself, let him tell you in his own words.

Source

Sean runs Tinker Bell Half Marathon in under 2 hours!

Sean finished the 13.1 mile (~21K) Tinker Bell Half Marathon in Anaheim CA with an unofficial chip time of 1:59:08 for a 9:27 pace.

His splits were 29:41/59:49/1:28:10 for 5K/10K/15K.

Well done, Sean! We're proud of you!

Sean wearing medal in post-race tent. Photo by @datachick

Sean runs the 2013 Tinker Bell Half Marathon

Sean Astin ran the 2nd Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland yesterday. Here are some photos before, during and after the race.

Sean gave a pre-race pep talk to the runners. From mouseinfo.com

Sean shows off his #run3rd shirt. From mouseinfo.com.

Sean shows Kelly a video of daughter Bella in the kids' races.
Posted on runDisney's Facebook page.

Video interview following Tinker Bell Half

Sean is interviewed by the Orange County Register following the Tinker Bell Half Marathon.

He mentions this blog and his running interview starting at about 4:08. :-D You can read his running mission statement here.

Sean Astin talks Run3rd at Tinker Bell Meetup

Sean explains the genesis and meaning of #run3rd at the Tinker Bell Meet-up in Disneyland prior to the weekend races.

More Sean video at the Tinker Bell

More of the interview with Sean Astin following the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland on January 20, including video of his start and finish, and congratulatory kisses from his daughters! (Everyone go "awwww!!!")

Post Tinker Bell Half Marathon interview

Sean Astin is interviewed after completing his second Tinker Bell Half Marathon.



Also, here are a couple of nice fan photos of Sean:

Sean Astin's race reports and more photos

Some race reports and thoughts from Sean Astin posted to the #Run3rd blog:

• Tinker Bell and Rose Bowl Half Marathon race report.

• Pasadena Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon race report.

• Reflections on #run3rd.

Here are a few new photos of Sean running the Rose Bowl Half Marathon on January 27.

Bundled up before the race.

Saturday in the Park: Neverland 5K

On Saturday, January 20, Sean Astin ran the Neverland 5K at Disneyland… dressed as a fairy! :-D

Here are several race and post race photos!

Sean with @according2kelly, @runDisney and @runTeamSparkle. Posted by @HRHginger73.

Sean Astin to run Disney's Princess Half Marathon

Sean will be running the Disney Princess Half Marathon in Orlando FL on Sunday, February 24.

No word yet on whether or not he will be wearing a tiara, but he will win one as his finisher's medal. He will also garner the coveted Coast to Coast medal, for completing a Disney half or full marathon in both Orlando and Anaheim in the same calendar year. Sean ran the Tinker Bell Half Marathon last month in Anaheim.

Tinker Bell Half Marathon photos

Except as noted, all photos are from Run Disney's Facebook page, taken by Larry Rhodes.

Sean is interviewed before the race.

Sean Astin at Disney Princess Half Marathon 3/3

On Sunday, February 24, Sean ran the Disney Princess Half Marathon. His finishing time was 2:20:25, about 6 minutes faster than his time for the Tinker Bell the month before. Here are some pics and videos from the day!

Part 1 | Part 2

Sean and fellow runner Jeff Galloway, photo by Mariah B. Spengler

Sean really wants his photo taken! This one was posted by @bhamblondd.

Sean's Tinker Bell Half shirt, bib and medal!

It's Oso special! ;-)

Posted by Sean on Twitter

Sean to Run Disney!

Sean is signed for two upcoming runDisney races: the Disneyland Half Marathon in Anaheim CA on September 2, and the 20th Walt Disney World Marathon in Orlando FL on January 13. Actor/comedian Drew Carey, who ran the Disneyland Half last year, is also signed up for the WDW Marathon. Source

Sean's first runDisney event was the Tinker Bell Half Marathon last January.

More photos from Tinker Bell Meetup

Unless otherwise indicated, these are official Disney Parks photos. Source.

Sean and Tink! Open in new window for high res!