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St. Patrick’s Day Running Costumes

Thinking about running in costume, but feeling a little nervous? Just because you’re a runner, doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun, wearing costumes for running. Some of our favorite races are perfect for running in costume… Especially holiday-themed races!

Running an upcoming St. Patrick’s Day race? Why not dress the part?

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St. Patrick’s Day  Running Costumes

Will you be chasing Leprechaun’s & following rainbows looking for your very own pot of gold this St. Patrick’s Day?

Creating your very own St. Patrick’s Day Running Costume quick & easy, thanks to  Team Sparkle skirt. Here’s how…

Mix &/or Match one of each of the following:

* solid colored tank top or running shirt (preferably green)
* green or lime Team Sparkle skirt
* Team Sparkle sparkle sleeves in green plaid, solid green or retro green
* Team Sparkle race legs in rainbow chevron stripe, green, turquoise & white argyle, green tie-dye, purple, green & white argyle, or rainbow stripe
* optional: matching green running shoes (while they aren’t necessary, matching running shoes really are the “icing on the cake”), & a sequin green top hat or bow tie.

Have fun creating your own costumes for running! For even more costumes for running ideas, check out our entire running costume guide.

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Tinkerbell & Pixie Fairy Running Costumes

Thinking about running in costume, but feeling a little nervous? Just because you’re a runner, doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun, wearing costumes for running. Some of our favorite races are perfect for running in costume

ALL of the Disney running races are perfect examples… the Tinkerbell Half Marathon, the Princess Half Marathon, Disneyland Half Marathon, Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, are all ideal opportunities for wearing costumes for running… especially Disney running costumes.

Gearing up for your own runDisney event? Trying to find (or make) your very own costumes for running? Luckily, we have plenty ideas for running costumes. Consider this your very own Disney running costume guide.

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Tinkerbell & Pixie Fairy Running Costumes

Are you powered by pixie dust? Do you wish you could travel to Pixie Hollow & visit with the other water fairies, light fairies, garden fairies, fast-flying fairies & animal fairies?

Creating your very own Tinkerbell running costume, or any other Pixie Fairy Running Costume (including Silvermist, Rosetta, Fawn, Iridess, & Vidia) is pretty quick & easy, thanks to the rainbow of Team Sparkle skirts & matching rainbow of fairy wings. Here’s how…

Mix &/or Match one of each of the following:

* solid colored tank top or running shirt
* Team Sparkle skirt
* Team Sparkle fairy wings
* {one} white pom pom (for your shoes)
* optional: mathcing running shoes (while they aren’t necessary, matching running shoes really are the “icing on the cake”)

Assembling the Tinkerbell & Pixie Fairy running costume is pretty self-explanatory… the wings & shoe pom pom simply scream “Pixie Fairy!” So come already! It’s time to embrace your inner fairy & fly…

Have fun creating your own costumes for running! For even more costumes for running ideas, check out our entire Disney running costume guide.

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Holiday Race: Santa & Elf Running Costume

When you’re running a holiday race, running costumes are a must. And what’s more perfect for a Santa Run or Holiday Race than a Santa running costume or Elf costume for running?

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Holiday Race: Santa Running Costume

Santa usually needs a sleigh & eight flying reindeer to help him travel the globe. But if you’re planning to run a holiday race, you might have to trade in the flying reindeer for a pair of running shoes. Think the Santa running costume is the perfect costume for running your holiday race? Here’s what you’ll need…

Santa Running Costume:
* {one} red tank top
* {one} red Team Sparkle skirt
* {one} hot pink (or red) Santa Hat
* {one} pair of hot pink (or red) arm warmers
* {one} pair red & white striped Team Sparkle Race Legs
* optional: pink or red running shoes (while they aren’t necessary, pink or red running shoes really are the “icing on the cake”)

Holiday Race: Elf running costume

Have you traveled “through the seven levels of the Candy Cane forest, through the sea of swirly twirly gum drops, and then walked through the Lincoln Tunnel?” Then maybe the Elf running costume is the perfect costume for running your holiday race? Here’s what you’ll need…

Elf Running Costume:
* {one} green tank top
* {one} green Team Sparkle skirt
* {one} Elf hat (tutorial found here)
* {one} pair of green arm warmers, with DIY “fur” cuffs
* {one} pair yellow & green striped Team Sparkle Race Legs
* optional: wide black “elf” belt & green running shoes (while they aren’t necessary, a belt & green running shoes really are the “icing on the cake”)

Have fun creating your own Holiday Race running costumes! For even more costumes for running ideas, check out our entire running costume guide.

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Rock and Roll Marathon {Las Vegas}: Elvis Running Costume

When you’re running the Rock and Roll Marathon {Las Vegas}, running costumes are a must. And what’s more perfect for the strip at night than an Elvis running costume? Sounds like a costume for running that will fit right in at the Rock n Roll Vegas Marathon.

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Rock and Roll Marathon {Las Vegas}: Elvis Running Costume

Elvis is the undeniable King of Rock & Roll. & If you want to be the undeniable King Queen of your race, then the Elvis running costume, is perfect for you. Here’s what you’ll need…

Basic Elvis Running Costume:
* {one} tank top (your choice of color, although Elvis preferred to wear white)
* {one} Team Sparkle skirt (your choice of color, although we prefer the Vegas-inspired, special order Team Sparkle skirt in silver)
* {one} pair of white arm warmers
* {one} pair of Elvis-inspired sunglasses
* {one} matching sequin, Elvis-inspired cape

Assembling the Elvis running costume is pretty self-explanatory. But, if you want to make it even more realistic, or if you want to add a little umph! to your costume for running, think about including one or more of the following running costume accessories…

Showgirl Running Costume Accessories:
* “bedazzle” your tank top
* “bedazzle” your cape
* “bedazzle” your arm warmers
* {one} Elvis (on Elvis-inspired) belt buckle
* one pair of “Blue Suede” running shoes

Have fun creating your own Elvis running costume! For even more costumes for running ideas, check out our entire running costume guide.

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Rock and Roll Marathon {Las Vegas}: Showgirl Running Costume

When you’re running the Rock and Roll Marathon {Las Vegas}, running costumes are a must.  And what’s more perfect for the strip at night than a showgirl running costume? Sounds perfect for the Rock n Roll Vegas Marathon, if I don’t say so myself. And luckily, this is one costume for running that you can actually run in.

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Rock and Roll Marathon {Las Vegas}: Showgirl Running Costume

Ready to kick up your heels?  Are you a fan of the can can, or secretly long to perform in a burlesque show? If so, then the showgirl running costume, is perfect for you. Here’s what you’ll need…

Basic Showgirl Running Costume:
* {one} sports bra (your choice of color)
* matching fringe trim attached near the bottom of your sports bra (sewn or glued)
* {one} matching Team Sparkle skirt
* {one} matching feather headpiece (or, make your own feather clip out of a feather duster, using THIS tutorial, & attach it to a matching one love collections headband)
* {one} feather boa

Assembling the showgirl running costume is pretty self-explanatory. But, if you want to make it even more realistic, or if you want to add a little umph! to your costume for running, think about including one or more of the following running costume accessories…

Showgirl Running Costume Accessories:
* {one} matching sequin choker
* {one} pair of matching Team Sparkle Power Bands
* {one} pair of fishnet leggings & attached garter belt
* {one} pair of matching running shoes

Have fun creating your own showgirl running costume! For even more costumes for running ideas, check out our entire running costume guide.

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Costumes for Running: Easy Super Hero Costumes {Wonder Woman}

Running costumes, especially Easy Super Hero Costumes, are a must. Looking for costumes for running ideas that you can actually run in? Luckily, we have plenty ideas for running costumes. Consider this your very own running costume guide.

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Costumes for Running: Easy Super Hero Costumes {Wonder Woman}

Are you a warrior Princess? Do you have (or wish you had) superhuman strength, super agility, super stamina and super speed? If so, then the Wonder Woman running costume, is perfect for you. Here’s what you’ll need…

Basic Wonder Woman Running Costume:
* {one} Wonder Woman logo’ed tank top (or use a plain red tank top & “stick” the Wonder Woman logo on, by printing it on sticker paper or using plain paper & tape)
* {one} royal Team Sparkle skirt
* {one} pair of red leg warmers (or knee highs)
* {one} gold one love collections headband (with optional red star & black hair wig)

Assembling the Wonder Woman running costume is pretty self-explanatory. But, if you want to make it even more realistic, or if you want to add a little umph! to your costume for running, think about including one or more of the following running costume accessories…

Wonder Woman Running Costume Accessories:
* {one} pair of gold Team Sparkle Power Bands
* {one} gold “power” belt (or any gold ribbon will do too)
* {one} golden lasso
* {one} pair of Super Star Francie Pants
* {one} pair of red running shoes

Have fun creating your own costumes for running! For even more easy super hero costumes or costumes for running ideas, check out our entire running costume guide.

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Running Costumes {DIY Sleeping Beauty}

Running costumes, especially Disney Princess Costumes {women} are a must – that is, if there is a Disney running event in your future! Whether it’s the Disneyland Half Marathon, Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, Tinker Bell Half Marathon, or Disney’s Princess Half Marathon – these are all the perfect race for wearing costumes for running.

When preparing for your own run Disney event, trying to find (or make) your very own Disney Princess Costumes can sometimes be harder than the actually training. Luckily, we have plenty ideas for running costumes. Consider this your very own Disney running costume guide.

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Costumes for Running {DIY Sleeping Beauty}

Are you living secretly in the woods because an evil witch is out to get you? Do you have not one, not two but THREE fairies looking out for your well being? Were you recently (or are you hoping to be) awoken from a long slumber by a handsome prince? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then the DIY Sleeping Beauty running costume, is perfect for you. Here’s what you’ll need…

* {one} pink tank top
* {one} pink Team Sparkle skirt
* {one} pair of pink arm warmers (or elbow gloves)
* {one} pair of white sleeve caps (using about 8-10″ of a 3″ wide fabric or even a really wide ribbon, sew or pin the ends to both the front & back of the arm holes of your tank top creating a “sleeve cap” for your arms)
* {one} gold necklace
* {one} tiara (& optional long blonde wig)
* optional: pink running shoes (while they aren’t necessary, pink running shoes really are the “icing on the cake”)

Assembling the DIY Sleeping Beauty running costume is pretty self-explanatory. But once you are dressed, voilà… a Disney-inspired running costumes DIY style.

Have fun creating your own costumes for running! For even more costumes for running or Disney Princess Costumes {women} ideas, check out our entire Disney running costume guide.

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Costumes for Running {DIY Jasmine}

Just because you’re a runner, doesn’t mean you can’t have a little fun, wearing running costumes. Some of our favorite races are perfect for running in costume, in fact – many of them actually encourage it.

If a Disney running event in your future, then Disney Princess Costumes {women} are a must! Whether it’s the Disneyland Half Marathon, Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, Tinker Bell Half Marathon, or Disney’s Princess Half Marathon – these are all the perfect race for wearing costumes for running.

When preparing for your own run Disney event, trying to find (or make) your very own Disney Princess Costumes can sometimes be harder than the actually training. Luckily, we have plenty ideas for running costumes. Consider this your very own Disney running costume guide.

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Costumes for Running {DIY Jasmine}

Is your favorite mode of transportation a flying carpet?! If so, then you’ll be thrilled to know that creating your very own DIY Jasmine running costume is pretty quick & easy. Here’s what you’ll need…

* {one} turquoise sports bra (or tank top)
* {one} turquoise Team Sparkle skirt
* {one} teal one love collections headband (& optional black hair wig)
* {one} pair of BIG gold earrings
* {one} BIG gold necklace
* optional: turquoise running shoes (while they aren’t necessary, turquoise running shoes really are the “icing on the cake”).

Assembling the DIY Jasmine running costume is pretty self-explanatory. But once you are dressed, voilà… a Disney-inspired running costumes DIY style.

Have fun creating your own costumes for running! For even more costumes for running or Disney Princess Costumes {women} ideas, check out our entire Disney running costume guide.

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