WDW 1/2 Marathon is 93% FULL

[cobbler]

UPDATE 3/3/08 - The 1/2 is now 93% FULL!!

[MiniGirl]

Wow. That seems so fast. I remember last year I didn't sign up until after the Minnie Weekend -- or maybe it was right before it. Well, I've sent in my registration. I hope I receive confirmation soon. They do send confirmation right?

[ultramickeymouse]

At the rate of 10% a week(like last week), it will be filled in less than 3 weeks.

Amazing it might be filled by early March. It took until 6/1 for the 08.

I guess that $15 increase on 3/1 is driving everyone to signup now:eek:

[TnTsParty]

Eva - did you mail your application in? If so than I think they mail you a confirmation. If you signed up online then you don't get a mailed confirmation. At least that is what I was told. I am sure yours will be counted.

[Cherylbug]

I signed up for the half online and recieved a registration confirmation from Active in my email. Hopefully you'll recieve confirmation soon.

[escape]

I guess I need to get my rear in gear and decide if I'm going to do the half at WDW next Jan. Decisions, decisions. I really want to but I also want to do the Rock 'n Roll half in Phoenix the next week. Can't do both...unless I win the lottery. :teeth:

[ultramickeymouse]

I guess I need to get my rear in gear and decide if I'm going to do the half at WDW next Jan. Decisions, decisions. I really want to but I also want to do the Rock 'n Roll half in Phoenix the next week. Can't do both...unless I win the lottery. :teeth:

You have to come in Jan :)

[lenshanem]

cobbler, did you ever get any confirmation? Still no email back for me, cash not checked, no postcard... :confused3

[MiniGirl]

Eva - did you mail your application in? If so than I think they mail you a confirmation. If you signed up online then you don't get a mailed confirmation. At least that is what I was told. I am sure yours will be counted.

I mailed the application off at the end of January -- either 30 or 31. I'm only 90 miles from there, so I know it should've gotten there on time. Guess we'll see.

[padisneyfan]

I guess I need to get my rear in gear and decide if I'm going to do the half at WDW next Jan. Decisions, decisions. I really want to but I also want to do the Rock 'n Roll half in Phoenix the next week. Can't do both...unless I win the lottery. :teeth:

You have to come in Jan :)

I second what Robert said.

I guess I had better get on this soon.


Nancy

[Kristi1357]

Susie - you know you want to.... ;)

[postesf]

ugh...You've got to be kidding me... I need it to fill slow this year. I need to gain some confidence before I sign up for this thing...

[wtpclc]

ugh...You've got to be kidding me... I need it to fill slow this year. I need to gain some confidence before I sign up for this thing...

Stacie - SOme of the travel companies will still have openings where if you book your trip through tehm you can get a slot. The charities will too, but that's a lot of fundraising money. So, it won't be hopeless when it closes.

[MaryJ]

ugh...You've got to be kidding me... I need it to fill slow this year. I need to gain some confidence before I sign up for this thing...

You and me both! I just got back from the doctor's and learned that I have "runner's knee." The only real treatment is rest. But by the time I rest that long, the race will be full! And the thing is, I've never done any running before! Just an occasional jog on the treadmill. So doing the half marathon would be a first for me. I don't know what to do!

[escape]

Susie - you know you want to.... ;)
You're right! What am I thinking? ;)

postesf and MaryJ - I rarely did any exercising until 6 months before the '07 half....let alone run. I started exercising in Aug. '06 and started training that October. Following a good training plan, you can do it...barring any major health issues. :cheer2:

[ultramickeymouse]

With panic registration starting, I wouldn't wait more than a couple of weeks if you want in.

As mentioned Anthony Travel and Marathon Tours offer packages with race reg but require a 3 night stay at one of selected Disney Resorts.

[CarolA]

Oh Dear!

I have two applications sitting here to mail. Do I dare mail them or should I just suck it up and pay on line?

UPDATE!

I decided to join the "panic registration" I did it on line! Hope I got Randy's time in right... (But I think I have read we can fix it when we get to the Expo)

[sap1227]

I can not believe how fast this is filling up! I mailed my app, but have not heard anything. I guess I will have to keep an eye on the % and watch for my check to be cashed!

[wdw4us]

I sent mine Saturday.. I hope it gets there in time. Crap, I should have done it online. Now I'll worry and watch my account.

denise

[JustSmile]

cobbler, did you ever get any confirmation? Still no email back for me, cash not checked, no postcard... :confused3

I sent mine on Jan. 29 and haven't heard yet either. I'm sure it's fine, I'll just feel better when I have that little postcard in my hands.:cool1:

[cobbler]

cobbler, did you ever get any confirmation? Still no email back for me, cash not checked, no postcard... :confused3


Nope, nothing for me yet either, but I did email them to make sure since it is filling up so quickly.

I forget the email right now but it is under the thread I started that is Goofy is Full.

[postesf]

I'm w/ ya MaryJ! I guess we'll have to decide soon!

Susie--thanks for the encouragement.

Carrie--thanks for the FYI on the Travel companies. I didn't know that. I thought you had to register first. Didn't know you could register through them.

I did mention it to DH to see what he thought...Told him to think about it. I guess we'll see what happens...

Stacie

[padisneyfan]

Registered this morning for the half.

Nancy

[bunnyfoo]

At the rate of 10% a week(like last week), it will be filled in less than 3 weeks.

Amazing it might be filled by early March. It took until 6/1 for the 08.

I guess that $15 increase on 3/1 is driving everyone to signup now:eek:

Will they continue to post updates as space continues to fill (ie. 85%, 95%)? I'm trying to push DFi to register but he's still on the fence. At the same time, I don't want to register him and then take up a space unnecessarily and lose the registration fee as well.

[lenshanem]

Did they email you back cobbler? They didn't me.

[cobbler]

Not yet Shan, I will give them until the end of the week before real panic sets in.

[ultramickeymouse]

I had our Goofy confirmations in our mailbox today. Hadn't checked for a while but postmarked 2/4.

[MaryJ]

Well, I took a leap of faith and registered today. In the past, I've not been very good at keeping up with any PT exercises that I've been given, but now I have a goal! I've all ready done the exercises twice today and will keep it up until I'm ready to really start training.

[wdw4us]

Well, I took a leap of faith and registered today. In the past, I've not been very good at keeping up with any PT exercises that I've been given, but now I have a goal! I've all ready done the exercises twice today and will keep it up until I'm ready to really start training.

Good for you. I think you will HAVE to work out now. When I was in the dead of summer last year, I hated going to the track to practice and my mantra was if I didn't have this darn 1/2 marathon I would NOT be here sweating! So what did I do, sign up for the 2009 1/2 marathon. Yup I know me, and it's the only way I'll keep in shape.

Good for you!
denise

[miranda1979]

yah I am coming too. can't wait to do it again and have a better time. :)

[lenshanem]

cobbler, got an email back from them today. We're in for the half. :thumbsup2

FYI - check has not been cashed yet.

[cobbler]

I have not received an email yet. Who did you email? I think I did the disneysports@emmi.com

If I don't hear back from them by Friday, I will have to send another one out.

[lenshanem]

That is the email. I had to send two emails before I got a response. Good luck!

[lenshanem]

Also, got postcards today! :thumbsup2

(Yet, check not cashed...)

[cobbler]

Got my email today, I am all set!! :)

[ScoJo15]

As of this morning...it's now 85% full...

[postesf]

:scared1: ugh. I keep hoping it will slow down...I need more time to think about this!

[ScoJo15]

Just sign up Stacie. ;)

[SamSam]

I want to do this so badly, but we already have several trips planned this year. I was hoping to have until after the Minnie to make a decision.
Arrrghh! Maybe I'll sign up and just hope I can work it out. I hate the thought of losing my entry fee if I can't make it, but I think I hate the thought of being able to work it out and then be too late to enter even more.

[jmasgat]

I want to do this so badly, but we already have several trips planned this year. I was hoping to have until after the Minnie to make a decision.
Arrrghh! Maybe I'll sign up and just hope I can work it out. I hate the thought of losing my entry fee if I can't make it, but I think I hate the thought of being able to work it out and then be too late to enter even more.

I'm with you. I hope it slows down after the Feb 29 deadline for the lower price. I haven't even run my first race yet (Minnie 15k) and I've only just hit the 4 mile mark in my training, so it's hard to imagine signing up for a half. But it is SOOOOO tempting. Hope they post it when it gets to 95%--then I'll feel compelled to register.

Maura

[ultramickeymouse]

I'm with you. I hope it slows down after the Feb 29 deadline for the lower price. I haven't even run my first race yet (Minnie 15k) and I've only just hit the 4 mile mark in my training, so it's hard to imagine signing up for a half. But it is SOOOOO tempting. Hope they post it when it gets to 95%--then I'll feel compelled to register.

Maura

The race has increased 10% each of the last 2 weeks and will only fill faster with "panic registration" and the increase in fee in 11 days. I figure for sure it will fill no later than 2/29. I think it might even fill before than.

If you want in don't wait or you will be sorry:sad2:

[padisneyfan]

Just checked it is now 85% full.

Nancy

[SamSam]

I'm with you. I hope it slows down after the Feb 29 deadline for the lower price. I haven't even run my first race yet (Minnie 15k) and I've only just hit the 4 mile mark in my training, so it's hard to imagine signing up for a half. But it is SOOOOO tempting. Hope they post it when it gets to 95%--then I'll feel compelled to register.

Maura

I'm in the same position as you. The Minnie will be my first race. I have walked for years, just not in a 'training' mode. I've worked up to 7 miles, so I'm pretty confident about finishing the Minnie. No speed records, just finishing.


Nancy, where do you check to see how full the half is?

[padisneyfan]

I'm in the same position as you. The Minnie will be my first race. I have walked for years, just not in a 'training' mode. I've worked up to 7 miles, so I'm pretty confident about finishing the Minnie. No speed records, just finishing.


Nancy, where do you check to see how full the half is?

Right were you go to register, I click on Robert's website and from there you can go to register and it has it posted. If you are doing 7 miles already you should be in great shape by the Minnie and the half.

Nancy

[AmyBWV99]

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/marathon/events/detail?name=MarathonWeekendRegisterDetailPage

[AmyBWV99]

Can someone more computer savvy than me explain how you get multiple pics on one line of your signature? Everthing I've tried drops them down to a line below. Is it just because I've got the countdown?

Thanks!

[ms.mightyduck]

I just completed our half registration online! Does that mean we are in? :)

I can't believe I just signed up for the half! :eek:

[Big Vic]

I just completed our half registration online! Does that mean we are in? :)

I can't believe I just signed up for the half! :eek:

Ooooo, you're in for it now! ;) :rolleyes1

You'll do great.

[postesf]

Just sign up Stacie. ;)

ugh...I know... Why am I so scared??? :confused3

[lenshanem]

Yay, Duckie! :yay:

[MiniGirl]

Can someone more computer savvy than me explain how you get multiple pics on one line of your signature? Everthing I've tried drops them down to a line below. Is it just because I've got the countdown?

Thanks!

I just put the code for one pic right next to the first one -- even if it meant the code wrapped onto the next line. Hope that makes sense. I, of course, don't have a ticker, so I don't know if that affects it or not.

Duckie, Can't wait to see you there. You are in for one of the most amazing experiences. I still can't believe I actually did it -- and that I'm going to do it again. :goodvibes

[SamSam]

Nancy and AmyBWV, Thanks, I will check daily and eventually will have to make a decision.

[fletch1027]

I just completed our half registration online! Does that mean we are in? :)

I can't believe I just signed up for the half! :eek:


I just signed up as well. When I initially did it, it gave me a shopping cart error. I closed all of my browser windows, deleted all of my browser cookies and tried again, and it worked with no problem. I got the confirmation email within a minute of paying online...

[JustSmile]

ugh...I know... Why am I so scared???

Come on, Stacie, you know you want to.:goodvibes
I was so nervous when I mailed in my application (I still am when I actually stop and think about it). I'm also so happy that I did it and I'm so excited to be a part of it all. I'll be there and in the back of the pack w/o my hubby. It'll be great.:cheer2:

[ScoJo15]

ugh...I know... Why am I so scared??? :confused3

Let's see...you are going to do 9.3 miles in May. It's only 3.8 more miles on top of that....you should be able to easily train for those 3.8 over the course of 7 months, right?? *nudge*

[MaryJ]

ugh...I know... Why am I so scared??? :confused3

Let's see...you are going to do 9.3 miles in May. It's only 3.8 more miles on top of that....you should be able to easily train for those 3.8 over the course of 7 months, right?? *nudge*

At least you can start training now! The doctor told me absolutely no running until I get my knee healed up. And who knows how long that will take! If I can take the leap of faith and sign up, so can you!

[postesf]

*nudge*

Soo...Thanks for the nudge...It worked... ::yes::

Stacie

[corinnak]

Yay, Stacie! The additional 3.8 miles are going to be...awesome! :goodvibes

[postesf]

Thanks Corinna! I am so nervous, but so excited too!!! :hyper:

[ScoJo15]

Yay Stacie!!! Way to go!!!

You are gonna do awesome!

Sooo cool :goodvibes:

[postesf]

Thanks Scott!

Mary...I hope your knee heals quickly!

Tracey...I'll be in back w/ ya! :)

Stacie

[lindybug]

I noticed it's at 93% now!

[cobbler]

Updated the first post and title to reflect the new status :)

I am so glad I signed up early. I was planning on waiting until after the Minnie.

There is not a precentage listed for the full marathon yet though.