Expedition Everest Challenge 5K Reg open and details

[ultramickeymouse]

Disney has opened reg for the race: Very expensive($105):scared1:

Entry Fees & Deadlines

Team Registration
# $199 on or before September 1, 2009
# $209 after September 1, 2009

Individual Registration
# $105 on or before September 1, 2009
# $110 after September 1, 2009

Kids’ Races Registration
# $15 per child

Additional Post-Race Party Tickets
# $29.99 Adult Tickets
# $15.00 Youth Tickets (Ages 3 – 9)
# Children Under 3 - Ticket not required

Additional Theme Park Tickets
Additional theme park tickets will be available through the online ticket store. Once you register for this event, a ticket store password will be emailed to you in your confirmation email.

Online registration will close Sunday, September 20 or when registration reaches capacity. Registration may be available at Packet Pick-up on Friday, September 25 if the race has not reached capacity.

Disney's Kids' Races

Children ages 4 to 10 can participate in kids’ races. The race will consist of a short run, obstacles and a surprise challenge to finish the race. For more information about the Kids’ Races, please see the FAQs.

Registration for each child includes: Kids’ races t-shirt, race bib, Disney’s Kids’ Races finishers’ medallion.

Eligibility
All participants must be at least 11 years of age to participate in the Expedition Everest™ Challenge.

Refund/Cancellation/Transfer policies
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions will be made.

Pacing Requirement
The race will start at 7:30 p.m. The 5K course will shut down at 9:15 p.m. (15 minute per mile pace). The obstacle course will shut down at 9:30 p.m. and the Scavenger Hunt will close at 10:30 p.m.

Expedition Everest™Challenge presented by Champion

Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

Expedition Everest™ Challenge, a race adventure with bite, is coming September 26, 2009 to Disney’s Endurance Series. Just after sunset, teams of two take on the exotic terrain of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in a fun, competitive 5K run, obstacle course, and scavenger hunt. The reward for completing the challenge is an exclusive after-hours party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. If you have what it takes to conquer this challenge, then find a teammate and join the trek! The challenge and the party will double your fun! If no one will brave this adventure with you, then sign up for the solo trek.

The Course: Mysterious Race through the dark, exotic terrain of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park on a thrilling 5K trek in the shadows of the Forbidden Mountain.

The Obstacles: Intense The adrenaline is pumping and the anticipation builds as teams prepare for their expedition. Once the 5K trek is completed, teams will have to climb, crawl and balance their way through the obstacle course.

The Search: Legendary Follow the clues to the end of your journey, but only a few will escape the Yeti, known as the abominable snowman! The team needs to solve all of the clues in the Expedition Passport to conquer the challenge!

The Reward: Fun Then the real excitement begins as the teams celebrate their finish at an exclusive after-hours party at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

Each participant in the Expedition Everest™ Challenge will receive:
# Expedition Everest™ Challenge finishers’ medal
# Champion® tech t-shirt
# Goody bag
# Personalized race bib number (if registered before September 1, 2009)
# 1-day theme park ticket* to scout the course at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
# Admission to an exclusive post-race party at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

The Expedition Everest™ Challenge features:
# Fireworks to kick off your trek
# Timed event with online results
# Athlete refreshments at the finish line
# Disney’s Kids’ Races
# Awards presented to the top three finishers in the Men’s, Women’s, Coed, Military, Men’s Individual and Women’s Individual divisions
# A portion of every entry fee will benefit the Himalayan Youth Foundation and Disney’s Wildlife Conservation Fund


*Theme Park Ticket entitles you to one day of admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ or Epcot®. Ticket is valid for use through December 31, 2009. Some activities/events may be separately priced. Ticket types and entitlements are subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parking is not included. Tickets must be picked up at Packet Pick-up. Tickets not picked up will not be refunded or mailed.

[CoP Luv]

Thanks! :thumbsup2 This will be my first race!

[suzannews]

Wow...$105!!! How much was it last year?

[bunnyfoo]

Wow! $105 for a 5K ... The medal last year was pretty cool but that's a pricey race...

[Cruella de mom]

Its a fun race and its at least a 10k with the scavenger hunt. Plus it includes a one day ticket which was nice for us, since we don't have annual passes. I would do it again, but I already signed up for Chicago which is going to be VERY expensive before I even get there.

I liked this race. It was WAY more fun than a regular race. If I do it again, I will go with a few other couples and compete among ourselves.

The other advantage is that you get the whole park after the race. You could jump on and off the rides with no waiting. Of course, there are only 3 or 4 rides worth riding, but still....

[ultramickeymouse]

Wow...$105!!! How much was it last year?

EEC raised fees by $4 increase for team and $5 for individual! I don't think they wanted that over $200 # for the team. Remember $199 looks better than $200(just like gas :) )

[maroo]

so...if 2 people pay to race, etc. and one person already has an AP...can you let your friend use both tickets?

[ultramickeymouse]

so...if 2 people pay to race, etc. and one person already has an AP...can you let your friend use both tickets?
Yes, you can :)

[CarolA]

Well the ticket inclusion means I won't bother. I have an AP I don't need the Ticket.

Approximately $32 a mile! Too rich for my blood!

[SamSam]

I really want to do this with DH, but we are AP holders and it seems like a big waste. I wish the fee was lower with the option of discounted tickets.

[TnTsParty]

Me and DH did this race last year and it was so much fun. We probably will do it again this year.

[Cruella de mom]

It would be entirely possible to sell the one day ticket if they are the same tickets as last year. however, they are not park hoppers and were only good at AK or Epcot. And its not $32 a mile its more like $15 - you have to run the course twice: once on the 5k run and then again as part of the scavenger hunt.

Dh does several adventure races a year and this one is not out of line price wise, throw in the park ticket and its almost a bargain.

[SamSam]

It would be entirely possible to sell the one day ticket if they are the same tickets as last year. however, they are not park hoppers and were only good at AK or Epcot. And its not $32 a mile its more like $15 - you have to run the course twice: once on the 5k run and then again as part of the scavenger hunt.

Dh does several adventure races a year and this one is not out of line price wise, throw in the park ticket and its almost a bargain.

Okay Cruella, You've sold me. :rotfl: Dh said he would do this with me, then 'forgot' he said he would, but I'm holding him to it. :rotfl:
If I could sell the tickets, that would be a bonus.

[pyrxtc]

As long as my DD's grades stay up at this report card. I'll be there nad we'll be speed walking this. It is expensive for a 5k but I know it will be fun and last years medal was so cool looking !! I am looking forward to the obstacle course and scavenger hunt the most.

If I will be only pseed walking, can I wear regular clothes?

[CarolA]

THe hard part on 'selling' the tickets is that they expire in 14 days or so. So you better have your customer lined up at the expo.

Plus technically that's against Disney's rules. So they have set this up so I have to violate thier rules or pay for something I don't need. Still a no go!

[pyrxtc]

THe hard part on 'selling' the tickets is that they expire in 14 days or so. So you better have your customer lined up at the expo.

Plus technically that's against Disney's rules. So they have set this up so I have to violate thier rules or pay for something I don't need. Still a no go!

Actually, this year the page says that they don't expire until December 31st 2009.

[ChocoKat]

I am in for this year's race.
DH and I have been waiting for reg to open. We will register next month or so, we just got back from a Disney Cruise and our wallets are still screaming :lmao:

Really it is an awesome race, it was my very first one and I had a blast, if you can swing it I'd recommend it. I am trying to get to the finish line in 1hr 15 min this time around.

[Joanna71985]

I haven't officially registered yet. But I probably will. It sounds like it's a lot of fun.

[SamSam]

Hmm, okay, so I will be signing up for this (forcing DH into it),so we will have 2 passes that we don't need (we're AP holders). I wish they would offer a discount for AP holders, but they dont'/won't, so if anyone's interested in two 1 day passes, pm me.

[JennyandMike03]

My DH and I are thinking about joining this race. We've been making excuses to get in shape, and what better way than by involving anything Disney! This run sounds like a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to it already (even though we haven't registered yet).

My questions to anyone out there is:

1. is the team registration per person, or per couple?

2. Any tips on training for total couch potato's? :happytv:

Thanks! :thanks:

[lil mermaid]

Wow - that is a lot for a 5k. I realize that you get a one day ticket with it, but still...wow. WOW.

It sounds like it would be a really fun race, though.

[ChocoKat]

My DH and I are thinking about joining this race. We've been making excuses to get in shape, and what better way than by involving anything Disney! This run sounds like a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to it already (even though we haven't registered yet).

My questions to anyone out there is:

1. is the team registration per person, or per couple?

2. Any tips on training for total couch potato's? :happytv:

Thanks! :thanks:

I actually walked/ran this race last year to start getting in shape. My answer to your questions:

1. The team registration is per couple.

2. You can start with the Couch to 5K Program (http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml) , and go from there.

I really cannot recommend enough getting properly fitted running or walking shoes at a running store. When I mean a running store I don't mean your local foot locker or sports authority, but a local store that sells shoes to athletes and has a team that can properly look at your walking or running gate and recommend the proper shoes.

Don't be shocked if the shoes are up there (to the tune of the hundreds), they are worth it to keep your legs from getting injured!!!

Don't give up and don't push yourself too hard while training, if you need to repeat the weeks over on the couch to 5K plan, feel free to do so. If you find out you are more of a fast paced walker than a runner, don't worry, walkers are welcome!

I am a fast paced walker and can finish a 5K at around 45 mins without a problem passing several runners. :thumbsup2

[TheRatPack]

I can't figure out how to make it work for our family. There would be me, and my 2 teens doing the 5K as my husband doesn't want to do it. I also have 3 under 10 that could do the kids race. Still, how do I register a team of 3? I'm pretty sure that's a NO, but do I register my 2 teens as a team and me go it alone? That wouldn't be fun LOL

[Phil from PA]

It just so happens I will be in Florida with my parents (mom 68 and dad 69) and we are talking about doing this. My parents are in reasonably good shape but my father cannot run due to having a fused ankle.

Website says:

"Pacing Requirement - The race will start at 7:30 p.m. The 5K course will shut down at 9:15 p.m. (15 minute per mile pace). The obstacle course will shut down at 9:30 p.m. and the Scavenger Hunt will close at 10:30 p.m."

Doing the math 15 min x 3.2 miles = 48 minutes. However if race starts at 7:30 and the running portion is shut down at 9:15 that is an hour and 45 minutes. Assuming the race really starts that gives an hour and half for the 3.2 miles.

My parents can walk 16 to 20 minute miles but 15 is hard to get to.

Questions:

1. Do you think it is a typo on the site and it is 15 min per km?
2. If it is a true 15 min mile do they toss you if you fall behind pace?

I have contacted Disney last week but no response. Anybody have any answers? My parents are really looking forward to this but they don't want to get tossed off the course.

Thanks,

Phil from PA

[ChocoKat]

It just so happens I will be in Florida with my parents (mom 68 and dad 69) and we are talking about doing this. My parents are in reasonably good shape but my father cannot run due to having a fused ankle.

Website says:

"Pacing Requirement - The race will start at 7:30 p.m. The 5K course will shut down at 9:15 p.m. (15 minute per mile pace). The obstacle course will shut down at 9:30 p.m. and the Scavenger Hunt will close at 10:30 p.m."

Doing the math 15 min x 3.2 miles = 48 minutes. However if race starts at 7:30 and the running portion is shut down at 9:15 that is an hour and 45 minutes. Assuming the race really starts that gives an hour and half for the 3.2 miles.

My parents can walk 16 to 20 minute miles but 15 is hard to get to.

Questions:

1. Do you think it is a typo on the site and it is 15 min per km?
2. If it is a true 15 min mile do they toss you if you fall behind pace?

I have contacted Disney last week but no response. Anybody have any answers? My parents are really looking forward to this but they don't want to get tossed off the course.

Thanks,

Phil from PA

Hey Phil! No it isn't a typo, the race starts in waves, the solo males go first, 5 minutes after the solo females, then the waves for male teams, which can be more than 2 go on every 5 minutes, then the female teams, then the co-eds.

We started a while after the first wave had gone off and the very first male and female runners had already finished the running portion and were attacking the obstacles.

The obstacles have marine hurdles, which are high, climbing nets, also high, balance beams, which I think were at chest level, and a crawl net. I have terrible ankles and I was allowed to bypass them, but I made sure to wait for my DH who did all of them. This year I am determined to actually do them all.

I didn't make the 15 minute mile, it was my first race and I started off way too strong and lost all my steam before halfway, sorta soldiered on and managed to go at about 20 min mile pacing. I was lucky I was on the first wave of co-ed teams so I didn't get left too far behind and DH and I solved all the clues extremely fast so we made up some time in the end.

They should be just fine if they do the race at the pace their normally do it and keep their heads together for the clues. :thumbsup2

[ChocoKat]

And BTW I just registered last week and today I am calling to reserve my room at AKL I am excited!!!
I am thinking about doing the ToT 5K to get my third medal. Hmmm;)

[Kirsty-Leigh]

I am still not sure about this one! I am deffinatly doing RFTT and ToT, but since I don't have a buddy to run it with I am not sure if it will be that fun??? Plus I am cr** at scavenger hunts. On the other hand its something new I havent tried. Decisions decisions!!!!

Kirsty

[ChocoKat]

Well, a friend of mine ran it solo because her team mate dropped off at the very last second. She said it was a blast and everybody running around her was very nice, plus the CM's cheering her on.

She didn't get all the clues right, but we found a lot of people were thinking way too hard, the clues were very easy if you were literal or just thought a tiny lil bit, people thought it was way more difficult than it actually was.

Even if you don't get all the clues you get a medal and just the whole experience was a blast. DH and I managed to get all our clues right, and you can always ask other solo runners for a hand ;)

[TnTsParty]

And BTW I just registered last week and today I am calling to reserve my room at AKL I am excited!!!
I am thinking about doing the ToT 5K to get my third medal. Hmmm;)

I don't think the bonus medal is available if you do the TOT 5k - it would have to be the 13k.

[Phil from PA]

I didn't make the 15 minute mile, it was my first race and I started off way too strong and lost all my steam before halfway, sorta soldiered on and managed to go at about 20 min mile pacing. I was lucky I was on the first wave of co-ed teams so I didn't get left too far behind and DH and I solved all the clues extremely fast so we made up some time in the end.

They should be just fine if they do the race at the pace their normally do it and keep their heads together for the clues. :thumbsup2

I think that they are in the 16 to 17.5 range so short of being in the very last group I don't think that it will be a problem. They have been working out and this gives them a nice little goal for down the road for sure.

Thanks a bunch I am sure this will make them feel better.

[ChocoKat]

I don't think the bonus medal is available if you do the TOT 5k - it would have to be the 13k.

Hmmm... I def can't do a 13K :scared1:
I tried looking for more info on the RFTTR and couldn't. They have the 3K for that too, but if they won't do the medal for the 5K, doubt they'll do it for the 3K ah well.:confused3

Anybody knows of a link with good info on that third medal?

[SamSam]

I just realized Dh and my AP's expire Oct. 1; does anyone know if I can apply the passes we get with registration towards renewing our AP's?

[syko]

Hmmm... I def can't do a 13K :scared1:
I tried looking for more info on the RFTTR and couldn't. They have the 3K for that too, but if they won't do the medal for the 5K, doubt they'll do it for the 3K ah well.:confused3

Anybody knows of a link with good info on that third medal?

You can only get the medal if you compete the longer runs, i received this email for disney sports: The longer distance races count for the bonus fall endurance series medal. For example, you will need to complete Disney's Race for the Taste 10K AND the Tower of Terror 13K within the time requirements and in the same calendar year to get the bonuse medal. The 3K and 5K ARE NOT eligible races. Thanks, Disney Sports

[SassyCat]

My DH and I signed up for this challenge a few weeks ago. I am really excited - it is my first race of any kind. I'm not athletic at all, so it is my goal to be in shape by the time this race rolls around. I'm kinda scared of the obstacle course though...I am really NOT athletic :scared1:. DH, on the other hand, is very athletic. Grr!! We were originally going to do the 13K ToT marathon, but I told him there was NO WAY I would be able to do 8 miles!!! This race sounds like so much fun!

[KristinU]

I have a logistics question - here's my situation:

DH and I have a DS5 and my parents live in FL...so I'm thinking that DS would run the kids run then we'd ask my parents to come and take care of DS while we run. But then afterward the park is open for the "after party" for runners, right?

So my questions are:
A. are kids who participate in the kids run invited to stay?

and B. do they allow spectators during the race, i.e. would my parents and DS be able to hang and cheer us on?

but then C. it would be weird to then partake in the party and send my parents back to the resort, huh?

Any thoughts? How do other folks with little guys work this type of thing? Just skip the after party? Spring for a character dinner for DS and Grandma and Grandpa so they get their own night out?

[syko]

You can buy extra party tickets so your whole family can celebrate with you.
If you had a party ticket then you could see people running in the park, if not then you would watch from the start / finish line.

[KristinU]

You can buy extra party tickets so your whole family can celebrate with you.
If you had a party ticket then you could see people running in the park, if not then you would watch from the start / finish line.

Excellent, thanks! Now to just talk DH into adding a couple of days to our already planned trip so we can do this!

[dismikki]

I think I have talked my next door neighbor into it!:cool1: We are both turning 40 this fall and need some incentive to get into shape. This will fit the bill to celebrate both. Is anyone taking advantage of the free dining during this time. I am debating FD vs the discounted room rate with the race. Any thoughts or advice? TIA!:goodvibes

[ChocoKat]

You can only get the medal if you compete the longer runs, i received this email for disney sports: The longer distance races count for the bonus fall endurance series medal. For example, you will need to complete Disney's Race for the Taste 10K AND the Tower of Terror 13K within the time requirements and in the same calendar year to get the bonuse medal. The 3K and 5K ARE NOT eligible races. Thanks, Disney Sports

Bummer! But thank you so much for sharing that info! :thumbsup2

[ChocoKat]

I think I have talked my next door neighbor into it!:cool1: We are both turning 40 this fall and need some incentive to get into shape. This will fit the bill to celebrate both. Is anyone taking advantage of the free dining during this time. I am debating FD vs the discounted room rate with the race. Any thoughts or advice? TIA!:goodvibes

DH and I just took advantage of the discounted rates at AKL, the rack rate can be about $100 dollars more sometimes. I thought about going to a value and doing the free dining, but DH crunched some numbers and it came up to a loss for us, it IS a lot of food and we wouldn't want to eat too much before the race and all.

[Phil from PA]

It just so happens I will be in Florida with my parents (mom 68 and dad 69) and we are talking about doing this. My parents are in reasonably good shape but my father cannot run due to having a fused ankle.

Website says:

"Pacing Requirement - The race will start at 7:30 p.m. The 5K course will shut down at 9:15 p.m. (15 minute per mile pace). The obstacle course will shut down at 9:30 p.m. and the Scavenger Hunt will close at 10:30 p.m."

Doing the math 15 min x 3.2 miles = 48 minutes. However if race starts at 7:30 and the running portion is shut down at 9:15 that is an hour and 45 minutes. Assuming the race really starts that gives an hour and half for the 3.2 miles.

My parents can walk 16 to 20 minute miles but 15 is hard to get to.

Questions:

1. Do you think it is a typo on the site and it is 15 min per km?
2. If it is a true 15 min mile do they toss you if you fall behind pace?

I have contacted Disney last week but no response. Anybody have any answers? My parents are really looking forward to this but they don't want to get tossed off the course.

Thanks,

Phil from PA

Update - Mickey just emailed me this week when I asked him the above questions and here is his response:

"Phil - the 5K start is divided into waves which is why the course shuts down at 9:15pm. If your parents were in the last wave and were having trouble maintaining the 15 min/mile pace, we may "leapfrog" them using a golf cart to put them a little further up the course. They would not be kicked off the course. "

I then asked Mickey this:

"I finally figured that out over the weekend. If we would register now we would have a better chance of getting in one of the earlier groups don't you think? Thus giving a little extra time to get it done.

BTW, my parents were upset you didn't have a seniors division. This coming from the people who are worried about getting it all done in the time alotted"

Mickey's response:


"Phil - If you register now you would have a better chance of getting in an earlier wave. I like their competitive spirit with the age division request! The party ends at midnight.

Let me know if you need anything else."

[Pinkprincessmom]

DH and I just registered. We are so very excited!! Our annual passes just expired, so it's a great way for us to get into a park without feeling like we're buying tickets. We start the Couch to 5K on Tuesday. We're leaving the kids with the grandparents!! I am so very excited!

[CoP Luv]

I just realized Dh and my AP's expire Oct. 1; does anyone know if I can apply the passes we get with registration towards renewing our AP's?


I was wondering this too. Right now we are booked at POR for FD, so we have to get a 1 day ticket and pay rack rate to get the free dining. Right now, since we have a few people in our room, we come out ahead than paying the race discounted rooms, but not sure if we will if we can apply this ticket to an upgrade.

[monkeyhouse]

My DH and I signed up for this challenge a few weeks ago. I am really excited - it is my first race of any kind. I'm not athletic at all, so it is my goal to be in shape by the time this race rolls around. I'm kinda scared of the obstacle course though...I am really NOT athletic :scared1:. DH, on the other hand, is very athletic.

DW and I did the the EEC last year and both were not very athletic when we signed up. The couch to 5k plan worked good for us. Good luck with the training and the event :thumbsup2

[Pinkprincessmom]

DH and I did day one of couch to 5K on Tuesday. It was harder than I thought it would be, but we managed. Tonight it's day 2. I could hardly sleep the day we signed up. I never thought we'd be going to Disney without the kids until they were grown, much less running a 5K.

I also just finished a The Kingdom Keepers, Disney at Dawn, set mostly in Animal Kingdom. Great books if you guys are interested. Ridley Pearson is the author.

[pinkerbell]

a timing ?

Who thinks DH and I can do Chef Mickey's at 5:00 (we will be there when it opens to stay on time)
Eat for about an hour - Jump in OUR car and go to AK for the kids race at 6:30 - I think this is when it starts
DD 5 will do kids race with DH watching on - I wacth DD 3
when DD 5 is done I start the 5K portion with my teammate 7:30 ish- from what I gather two female teammates willl be the 4th group to start so we will not be taking off until 7:45 earliest

I have never done this before, so I dont know how these things are organized, but I am a mom and used to having to be in 3 places at the same time. SO, if this can be done it is much preffered over having to switch our Chef Mickey Ressie - lets face it, they get you in and out ASAP to keep traffic flowing and we dont dawdle either ;)

[SassyCat]

DW and I did the the EEC last year and both were not very athletic when we signed up. The couch to 5k plan worked good for us. Good luck with the training and the event :thumbsup2

Thanks for the tip and the good wishes! That sounds like a good plan for me. :)

[missmouse1975]

a timing ?

Who thinks DH and I can do Chef Mickey's at 5:00 (we will be there when it opens to stay on time)
Eat for about an hour - Jump in OUR car and go to AK for the kids race at 6:30 - I think this is when it starts
DD 5 will do kids race with DH watching on - I wacth DD 3
when DD 5 is done I start the 5K portion with my teammate 7:30 ish- from what I gather two female teammates willl be the 4th group to start so we will not be taking off until 7:45 earliest

I have never done this before, so I dont know how these things are organized, but I am a mom and used to having to be in 3 places at the same time. SO, if this can be done it is much preffered over having to switch our Chef Mickey Ressie - lets face it, they get you in and out ASAP to keep traffic flowing and we dont dawdle either ;)


You could do it - but it is not fun running on a full stomach. My DH & I will be doing the run and there's a reason why they have food at the finish line. Now, kids are different - so maybe not as bad. Either way, I hope they have fun!

[DsnyTrvlr]

Two friends and I did this race last year and it was a blast. Unfortunately with a trip in about 4 weeks and a possible trip in Dec. I won't be able to squeeze this one in. Maybe next year.

[BigFanOfTheWorld]

I ran this last year with 2 friends, and I wish we were doing it again this year.
If you are on the fence and you can afford it, sign up! You won't regret it. An absolute blast! Plus, you will probably find a few WISHers in their lime green race shirts, and they are always glad to talk to you!

[Lilmattie13]

Has anyone seen what the medal will look like for this years race? I just saw the medal for the Oct 11 race so I am surprised I couldnt find what the EE one would look like.

I have a question for those who ran last year. Is there any way to ask to get into one of the first waves that start the race? I am not a lead wanna be lol I have two knees in need of replacing and will need all the time I can get in order to be the NOT the last one crossing the finish line. My thought was if I could at least get into one of the first waves to start, this may buy me some extra time if I am having difficulty. Let me know if you have any advice. TIA

[Pinkprincessmom]

What did you guys think of the race...and the rain? We ordered new lanyards. We had a good time. It was our first event. We were planning to do it again for 2010, but it has been moved to June. We'll see if we can swing Disney in June.