DLR Half Marathon 2010

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

I'd love to hear from someone who has run the Disneyland Resort 1/2 marathon. I'd especially love to hear if there are any other people looking at running this 1/2 marathon next Labor Day weekend! And, even more, I'd love to hear from other people (like myself) who are considering running this 1/2 marathon who have never run one before and are doing this because a) they love Disney and b) it's an inspirational way to get into shape.

We just bought APs to DLR. This was largely endorsed by my DH because of my interest in building up to running a 1/2 marathon. Right now, I'm going to focus on running a simple 5K by Valentine's Day and keep working from there.

[lap3]

My first 1/2 marathon was this race back in 2006 and it's the only 1/2 marathon I've ran since then! I'm sure this is largely because it's Disney. For me, this race has it all for my family. I do the 1/2 marathon, my wife and son do the 5k, and my daughter runs the kids race. So it's a great family weekend for us. We make our weekend "magical" by staying onsite at the DLH for a couple of reasons:
1) We like the DLH
2) This is the closest hotel to the finish and start of the 1/2 marathon (this is a blessing as I'm too tired to walk or drive back any further than this hotel!)
I don't have any other 1/2 marathon to compare it to but I think this is a great race for your first 1/2 marathon. Am I running this event next year? You bet!

[TEK224]

I'll be there, too. This was my 2nd half marathon (the first was WDW).

Terri

[dsnyfan21]

There are lots here who have done the DL 1/2 and will be doing it again.
I did it back in 2008 as it was the first year of the Coast to Coast medal.
I will be going in 2010 as it will be the 5 year anniversary of it. Flying in from South Florida. I mainly do it to see my West Coast Racing WISH buddies, see family that lives out there, the Coast to Coast medal and to do some Disney stuff. It is not my first, probably at that time will be my 13th Half.


-Tracy

[mickey&arielsmom]

My best friend and I are planning on walking it. We've been walking a few days a week and varying our distances, with the furthest distance being 7 miles so far. The only other event I've ever done is the 5K Race for the Cure, so I'm excited. I'm also doing this as a motivation to get in shape and an excuse to go to Disneyland!

[FireDancer]

I did this race back in 2006 and am aiming to do it again in 2011 (for the Coast 2 coast). It is a flat course that is well supported. In 2006 the race ran through the parks at the start then out through the city before finishing at downtown Disney. With the construction the course has changed since then and I am not sure if it will change again 2010.

The race has a very different feel than the WDW races. Because of all the property in Florida the races never leave WDW property. This is nice but it is a very different feeling then you get at most half/full marathons throughout the country. The DL half gives you the best of both worlds. You get the runs through the park, the big medal, and all the Disney extras but you also get to experience what a non-Disney run is like. You get to run past the businesses and parking lots and get to see the city. While you are off property it feels like a marathon in any other city with the residents coming out to support the runners. That is the one thing you miss at WDW that you ge tat DL, the feel of running through an actual city, not just on Disney property.

It is a great race and I think you will enjoy it.

[mandac]

I did this race this year (2009) and it was my first half marathon. I am planning on doing it again next year too. I walked the race last year and finished in 3 hours. I am hoping to add some running intervals in this year and improve the time.

It was so much fun! It is a great race for you to do as your first half marathon.

[Padstack]

I did 2009 as my first long distance race for the very reasons you mention. I enjoy Disneyland and I wanted to make my first half-marathon memorable. I walked away anxious to do my next race. The support along the course was amazing and I felt it was a well organized event.

I am planning on running it again next year while my wife will be running in the 5k, my 4 year old ran in the kids' race this year and is excited to do it again next year and our newborn son will be crawling/walking in the diaper dash.

If you plan it right, it can be a great fun-filled weekend.

[stenogoddess]

My DH and I are planning to do it in 2010.

Tracy: We'll see you there too! How cool is that! :goodvibes

[cewait]

I too ran the 08 DLH for the coast to coast bling....

I will not run again. It was just not that fun to me. Maybe it was the weather (not hot but cloudy that morning) or maybe the course - kind of uninspiring run through warehouse parks. I really think that getting the miles in through July and August in hot and humid Houston just make ME not have the desire to run it again.

But do not let my negative opinion cause you to not run. I applaud you for 'getting into shape" to get through the event. Remember to train well for the event. Find a plan that you think will work for you and your lifestyle. See a doctor if you are coming off the couch and make sure to take at least one day off a week. You do not have to run the remaining 6 days, you can get by with 3 and run a sub2 hour event if you train to the proper intensities.

Good luck in your training!

[Tiger Lily 03]

I did it for the first time this September. (Not my first half) I enjoyed it. We got to run around the inside of Anaheim stadium as well as through DL. Got the Coast 2 Coast medal. Not sure if I'll be going back since I'm trying to get other states logged in for my halfs.

I think you will have fun with it and you've got great reasons to do so.

[cryssi]

DL 2008 was my very first 1/2. I signed up for it to get the medal. Plus, I'm local (but stay onsite at the DLH for convenience!). Since then, I've run the WDW full, Princess 1/2, and this year's DL 1/2! I'm definitely doing it next year for the 5th anniversary! Not sure if I will be getting the 2010 C2C, though, as I'm still not sure if I will be making it to princess...

Anyway, it's a GREAT first race. The course is pretty flat, and it's DISNEY!

[JimB.]

There's a 70-80% chance of me doing this in 2010. Planning on tying it in with a few days in Vegas. We have to work on hotels/flights/etc in a couple of months (when we hit the 7 month DVC window) & then I'll know for sure. It will be my 6th or 7th 1/2.

[DLchick]

We just bought APs to DLR. This was largely endorsed by my DH because of my interest in building up to running a 1/2 marathon. Right now, I'm going to focus on running a simple 5K by Valentine's Day and keep working from there.

That's fantastic! I'll be there too although I think by then I will have something like 8 races under my belt. I have never done the DL and I look forward to it! For one thing I can't wait to have pictures with racing Mickey and racing Minnie and all the rest of the Disney gang! It's good you're starting now that means you have a lot of time to get half marathon fit. Are you using a training schedule? Lots of websites have them and they help a lot. You can totally do it and hooray to DH for supporting you! :dance3:

[RENThead09]

I am right there with you.

I went on a trip to the UK in October 2008 to see Manchester United play. When I got back, I took a look at my pictures and was horrified by what I saw. But pictures don't lie. My godchild was born in November, and in December I decided I needed to change, a couple things.

On December 12th, I went into my 24 hour fitness, which I had been a member of for 5 months, but never used, and asked about a trainer, because I decided I needed to learn how to work out. The guy was great and we set up a meeting for the next week. He wanted me to figure out what I wanted and to set some goals.

December 19th started my journey. I was right about 240 when I stepped on that evil scale (been a LONG time before that since I had actually been on one of those). We talked and set up 3 goals that I wanted to use as points in my journey.

1...Run the Cirque de Solea 5k in March in Vegas.
2...Run the Pat Tillman run in Tempe in April.
3...Run the Disneyland Half Marathon in September.

I started with learning how to work out and how to use a treadmill. Then it went into "jogging" outside. A minute at a time to start. Then longer distance and repitions.

Each of the goals I set gave me that 'something' to shoot for and work towards. My first 5K was about 35 minutes and I was pushed by a little 10 year old kid that was "racing" me the whole way. HAHAHA I beat him. But more importantly I finished. Pat's Run was everything I imagined it would be, and by then I had so much fun running that I added a 5K happening in Tempe the next morning, and had my fastest run to that date.

Finally. Running through the Vegas summer, getting up at 5am to run before the heat hit, getting to the parks late on my trips to Disneyland because I had to get my runs in...they were all just little things towards that final goal. I ran the katella, harbor, disneyway, loop around the parks on one of my runs and it was amazing to thing that I would be running 13 miles soon. When a year ago, I would have had issues running 1 block.

Use the run as your goal and inspiration. You will be with 10,000 other runners who love the mouse. I ran with a pace group (highly suggested) and one of the ladies was dressed as Tigger and she would "bounce" when people yelled out at her. The 13 miles went by so smoothly and quickly. Enjoy the training. Take the good runs with the bad runs and remember that you are changing your life for the better. Running through the parks with the characters cheering you on is one of those experience you will talk about forever.

I just ran my 2nd half marathon here in Vegas today and am running a full in January at Walt Disney World. I run 10-11 minute miles and will never be an elite runner. I go to kick boxing classes twice a week. I have lost over 50 pounds now. I have gotten my life back and know I have a chance to spend more time with the people I love. And I can not wait to get back there and do my 2nd Disneyland Half this coming year!

You can do it! :cheer2: Have FUN!!!!!!!!!!

[rubato]

I am right there with you.

I went on a trip to the UK in October 2008 to see Manchester United play. When I got back, I took a look at my pictures and was horrified by what I saw. But pictures don't lie. My godchild was born in November, and in December I decided I needed to change, a couple things.

On December 12th, I went into my 24 hour fitness, which I had been a member of for 5 months, but never used, and asked about a trainer, because I decided I needed to learn how to work out. The guy was great and we set up a meeting for the next week. He wanted me to figure out what I wanted and to set some goals.

December 19th started my journey. I was right about 240 when I stepped on that evil scale (been a LONG time before that since I had actually been on one of those). We talked and set up 3 goals that I wanted to use as points in my journey.

1...Run the Cirque de Solea 5k in March in Vegas.
2...Run the Pat Tillman run in Tempe in April.
3...Run the Disneyland Half Marathon in September.

I started with learning how to work out and how to use a treadmill. Then it went into "jogging" outside. A minute at a time to start. Then longer distance and repitions.

Each of the goals I set gave me that 'something' to shoot for and work towards. My first 5K was about 35 minutes and I was pushed by a little 10 year old kid that was "racing" me the whole way. HAHAHA I beat him. But more importantly I finished. Pat's Run was everything I imagined it would be, and by then I had so much fun running that I added a 5K happening in Tempe the next morning, and had my fastest run to that date.

Finally. Running through the Vegas summer, getting up at 5am to run before the heat hit, getting to the parks late on my trips to Disneyland because I had to get my runs in...they were all just little things towards that final goal. I ran the katella, harbor, disneyway, loop around the parks on one of my runs and it was amazing to thing that I would be running 13 miles soon. When a year ago, I would have had issues running 1 block.

Use the run as your goal and inspiration. You will be with 10,000 other runners who love the mouse. I ran with a pace group (highly suggested) and one of the ladies was dressed as Tigger and she would "bounce" when people yelled out at her. The 13 miles went by so smoothly and quickly. Enjoy the training. Take the good runs with the bad runs and remember that you are changing your life for the better. Running through the parks with the characters cheering you on is one of those experience you will talk about forever.

I just ran my 2nd half marathon here in Vegas today and am running a full in January at Walt Disney World. I run 10-11 minute miles and will never be an elite runner. I go to kick boxing classes twice a week. I have lost over 50 pounds now. I have gotten my life back and know I have a chance to spend more time with the people I love. And I can not wait to get back there and do my 2nd Disneyland Half this coming year!

You can do it! :cheer2: Have FUN!!!!!!!!!!

What an inspirational story!!! It's fantastic how you turned your life around!!!

[mandac]

As everyone else is headed to WDW for Marathon weekend, my thoughts are turning to the Disneyland Half. I haven't signed up yet, but I am sure I am going to. I did it last year (my first endurance race) and it was a blast. I am adding running now, having walked the 2009 race.

I know most of the other WISHers are headed East, but with the Coast to Coast medal on the line there have to be some planning on DL 1/2! It should be a good time for all.

(I am trying to convince myself to shell over the money - but I haven't done it yet. Even harder I am trying to convince DH :) )

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hi.

I just signed up for the Disneyland 1/2. I'm excited and scared. :rotfl: I am not a runner at all but I figure I have months to train. For the past 4 years I have wanted to do this but things always come up and I have decided that 2010 is my year and I am doing things for ME! :thumbsup2

I have never run anything in my life but I am determined to at least jog this 1/2 Marathon.

Does anyone have any sort of training guide that would be good to use because I don't even know where to begin besides just going out and running. I want to find some sort of program that will build up my distance gradually.

If all goes well with this 1/2 them my goal is to run the L.A. Marathon in 2011 in honor of turning 30. :scared1: Yikes! Lol.

[mandac]

I am not much of a runner myself. I have been a walker most of my life. I participated in the Couch to 5K program this fall, it was a good way to introduce running into my exercise routine. I don't know if you are beyond that already (it gets you to where you can run 30 minutes or 3 miles). If you are beyond that then you are already past me :laughing: So far I have just tried to add more time and miles as I go.

I am signed up for a half in February too. I think for that one I will do intervals of 5/2 R/W. Maybe I will be able to run the entire time for the DL 1/2!

[Padstack]

Hi.

I just signed up for the Disneyland 1/2. I'm excited and scared. :rotfl: I am not a runner at all but I figure I have months to train. For the past 4 years I have wanted to do this but things always come up and I have decided that 2010 is my year and I am doing things for ME! :thumbsup2

I have never run anything in my life but I am determined to at least jog this 1/2 Marathon.

Does anyone have any sort of training guide that would be good to use because I don't even know where to begin besides just going out and running. I want to find some sort of program that will build up my distance gradually.

If all goes well with this 1/2 them my goal is to run the L.A. Marathon in 2011 in honor of turning 30. :scared1: Yikes! Lol.

I used the book "Half-Marathon: You Can Do It" by Jeff Galloway. I thought his philosophy on running would be the best way to get across the finish line and it did, much faster than I expected.

[FireDancer]

I went on a trip to the UK in October 2008 to see Manchester United play.

Not to ignore the rest of the thread (congratulations by the way) but I hope you saw a winner. The closest thing I've got was that I watched the Champions League final win over Chelsea from a restaurant on the Campo in Siena Italy.

Ok, sorry for the tangent. Back to your regularly scheduled program.

[kirkson]

Hi.

I just signed up for the Disneyland 1/2. I'm excited and scared. :rotfl: I am not a runner at all but I figure I have months to train. For the past 4 years I have wanted to do this but things always come up and I have decided that 2010 is my year and I am doing things for ME! :thumbsup2

I have never run anything in my life but I am determined to at least jog this 1/2 Marathon.

Does anyone have any sort of training guide that would be good to use because I don't even know where to begin besides just going out and running. I want to find some sort of program that will build up my distance gradually.

If all goes well with this 1/2 them my goal is to run the L.A. Marathon in 2011 in honor of turning 30. :scared1: Yikes! Lol.

Congrats! Did my first 1/2 at DL last September and it was a great experience. Definitely running it again in 2010. First, I have the Pasadena Half in <gulp> 6 weeks! :scared1:

A GREAT, and best of all FREE, guide for all things running is available here: http://www.halhigdon.com

Check out the training schedules for the 1/2 marathon, they are easy to follow, and I can tell you first hand, they do work. Good luck, see you out there!:thumbsup2

[RENThead09]

Moto. You can do it. You timing is perfect. Get either of the plan mentioned and lay it out on a calendar. Then add a week or 2 for extra time. I would put a 5K or 10K race at that point to goive you smaller targets to shoot for on the way. The actual half is a blast.

Fire...I have been over to OT 4 times and have seen some wins and some losses. It is the most amazing place in the universe to watch a game and the artist they call ROOOOOOONEY!!!! And the Reds keep marching on On ON!

[RENThead09]

Ok. Now that the first disney race of the year is out of the way. I just want to say... SEVEN and a HALF MONTHS LEFT UNTIL THE DL HALF. Wooo Hoooo. I am a little (OK a lot) sore today after the marathon yesterday. But I am sooo excited to focus on the amazing Disneyland half. WDW is nice but it doesn't have the magic of the original park. Happy running everyone and let us know the good, the bad, and the magic of your training.

[mandac]

Does anyone know how close to capacity the DL 1/2 is? I am planning on signing up, but hate to do it too early because plans change so easily.

Does Disney ever have promotion codes or anything to lower the price. It is a bit expensive for DH and I to do this race, but I had so much fun last year!

[RENThead09]

Last year I saw two different codes floating around. I think the one I used was DLR2009 and it was 15 or 20 bucks off. Haven't seen anything for this year.

When I get back to vegas I will take a look and see when registration filled for last year.

Not sure how this being the 5th anniversary will effect it.

[kirkson]

Does anyone know how close to capacity the DL 1/2 is? I am planning on signing up, but hate to do it too early because plans change so easily.

Does Disney ever have promotion codes or anything to lower the price. It is a bit expensive for DH and I to do this race, but I had so much fun last year!

I seem to recall it filling up in early summer last year. I signed up sometime in March last year and it closed well after that. So, you have some time. Once it starts to approach capacity, they do list the percentage of capacity, so once it hits 80 or 90%, make sure you get in ASAP if you haven't already.

[mandac]

Thanks. I should probably just sign up and start really planning on it. I don't know why I am waiting to save $10 or $15. I am doing a half in Palm Springs on Valentines day, maybe I will sign up after that.

It was so much fun, I don't want to miss it!

[MotoXPrincess99]

Thanks. I should probably just sign up and start really planning on it. I don't know why I am waiting to save $10 or $15. I am doing a half in Palm Springs on Valentines day, maybe I will sign up after that.

It was so much fun, I don't want to miss it!

A question for those who have done the DL 1/2 before, do you really have time to stop and take pictures with the characters? And what about the camera? Do you wear a fanny pack?

[lap3]

A question for those who have done the DL 1/2 before, do you really have time to stop and take pictures with the characters? And what about the camera? Do you wear a fanny pack?

Although I've never done it, my DW has taken pictures with the characters. I don't think you should bring along a DSLR but a P&S will do just fine. She uses a Spibelt and it works just fine for her.

[jmasgat]

I'm thinking of trying to do this one this year. I haven't signed up, but I booked a hotel already...just in case. Now have to try to break it to DH....!

As for training plans...I used the Higdon beginner one to do my first half last year at Disney. Worked out fine for me.

Maura

[tiberius]

I'm thinking of trying to do this one this year. I haven't signed up, but I booked a hotel already...just in case. Now have to try to break it to DH....!

Maura

I almost rolled out of my chair, Maura, because I'm still trying to break this to DW....!!! At least I'm not on my own getting into these situations. Good luck!

[Kira G.]

I've been gradually working on my DH! I think we're about halfway there!

[joan4mickey]

I want to get my Coast to Coast this year. so...you think booking a hotel now is a good plan? I guess if a better deal comes along once could jump on that.

[mandac]

I didn't take my camera and I was sad about that. There were lots of things to take fun pictures of. I was far enough back in the pack that my time didn't matter, but it was my first half, and I took it very seriously. :laughing:

I saw a lot of point and shoot cameras. I am going to figure out how to bring one this year. I don't know if I will stop and pose, since I am usually running by myself, so no partner to take my picture, but I would still like some photos of the race.

[Kira G.]

Joan: I booked a hotel for a client in July for the DL Half, so I don't think you are in any danger of not finding a room. However, if you want to take care of it now you can almost always apply a code to an existing reservation if a deal comes out. You can pm me if you have questions!

[Padstack]

I didn't take my camera and I was sad about that. There were lots of things to take fun pictures of. I was far enough back in the pack that my time didn't matter, but it was my first half, and I took it very seriously. :laughing:

I saw a lot of point and shoot cameras. I am going to figure out how to bring one this year. I don't know if I will stop and pose, since I am usually running by myself, so no partner to take my picture, but I would still like some photos of the race.

If you are talking about pics with the characters, then they will have a CM with them that will take the pics for you. Then out on the course are the ASI photographers.

I had my camera pouch attached to my hydration belt.

[MotoXPrincess99]

Although I've never done it, my DW has taken pictures with the characters. I don't think you should bring along a DSLR but a P&S will do just fine. She uses a Spibelt and it works just fine for her.

I had to look up Spibelt. I think I'll order one. :thumbsup2

I didn't take my camera and I was sad about that. There were lots of things to take fun pictures of. I was far enough back in the pack that my time didn't matter, but it was my first half, and I took it very seriously. :laughing:

I saw a lot of point and shoot cameras. I am going to figure out how to bring one this year. I don't know if I will stop and pose, since I am usually running by myself, so no partner to take my picture, but I would still like some photos of the race.

I was just wondering about the time it would take to stop. Like I said before I don't run so I didn't know if there would be time to stop for pictures or if I should just keep running to finish in time.

[escape]

I think I'm going to go this year. Dangle a special medal in front of me and my eyes light up. Same thing with the Goofy for 2010. It's all about the medal, isn't it? ;)

[dsnyfan21]

Susie: I am in again! 5th year medal and another coast to coast to add to my collection! whoo hoo!:cool1:

-Tracy

[Padstack]

I was just wondering about the time it would take to stop. Like I said before I don't run so I didn't know if there would be time to stop for pictures or if I should just keep running to finish in time.

I think it depends on where you are in the race. I was in Corral A last year and I only had to wait for about 5-6 seconds while one person got there pic taken and then it was my turn. I think the stop lasted maybe 10-12 seconds at the most. I don't know what the wait time would be farther back in the pack.

As far as the medal is concerned, I spoke with the CM that will be designing the medal, at the RnR Las Vegas race expo, and she hinted that it could include coloring, kind of like the Goofy medal. She was still throwing around ideas on a different design and hadn't made a decision yet.

[loveGoofy]

OP: I could have been the one to write your post. I am have been discussing this half marathon with my DH and your reasons are the same as mine. I have never run a half marathon and it has been quite a while since I have really ran at all. I am determined to meet this goal this year and what better place to do it than Disneyland.

Here is my question? Are all of the different races (half, 5K, kids' races) run at different times? Would I be able to see my kids to the kids' race if I was doing the half?

[lap3]

OP: I could have been the one to write your post. I am have been discussing this half marathon with my DH and your reasons are the same as mine. I have never run a half marathon and it has been quite a while since I have really ran at all. I am determined to meet this goal this year and what better place to do it than Disneyland.

Here is my question? Are all of the different races (half, 5K, kids' races) run at different times? Would I be able to see my kids to the kids' race if I was doing the half?

You're in the same boat as me. I do the 1/2, my DW and son do the 5k and my daughter does the kids race. So the 5k is first on Saturday with the kids races following after. On Sunday is the 1/2 so no races conflict.

[Maherae]

This was my very first half marathon in 2006. I trained using Marathoning for Mortals by John Bingham. The weather was perfect, the course had lots of cheering groups, and I met WISHers! When I finished, I wanted to sign up for a half a month! :lmao:

We just did it again last year. Not as many cheering groups this time, but still a nice flat course. Taking pictures with characters all depends on your pace. When you do a 15 minute mile, like me, you don't get to stop..you just take pictures of characters with other people!! ;) There were a couple of places on the course that became very crowded..one place we came to a complete stop! Unless you are a really speedy person and in the first two corrals, I wouldn't plan on a PR on any Disney course. Well, unless it's your first event..then, of course, you'll PR!! Just enjoy doing an event at Disney!

My husband's cousins got excited about this race last year and are looking into doing it. If so, we'll be back out there!

Keep focused, everyone! :cheer2:

:goodvibes Anne

[FFigawi]

I think I'm going to go this year. Dangle a special medal in front of me and my eyes light up. Same thing with the Goofy for 2010. It's all about the medal, isn't it? ;)

It's always about the medal. I saw a great sign yesterday during the Houston marathon course that said "Beer Goes Better With Bling". Ain't that the truth!

The Disney folks were at the Houston marathon expo and promised a very cool and unique medal for the 5th anniversary of the DL half this summer. I think it's time to go and get that Coast to Coast medal. :)

[VernRDH]

Can someone tell me where I can get the DL 1/2 2010 thingy for my signature? Thanks!!

We are looking at booking a package with a travel company that is contracted with DL for event packages. The prices seem really reasonable. Just waiting on my FIL to decide if he is going or not.

ETA: Does my qualifying time have to be my WDW race? I hope not, since it was terrible!! Thanks!!

[goofyinohio]

Can someone tell me where I can get the DL 1/2 2010 thingy for my signature? Thanks!!

We are looking at booking a package with a travel company that is contracted with DL for event packages. The prices seem really reasonable. Just waiting on my FIL to decide if he is going or not.

ETA: Does my qualifying time have to be my WDW race? I hope not, since it was terrible!! Thanks!!

Just pulled this off their site. It does not have to be from WDW.


Acceptable forms of proof of time are either a photocopy of finisher's certificate or a print out of race results. All forms of proof of time must be from a race 10K or longer, after July 1, 2007. If you do not provide of time you will be placed in the last start corral.

If you want this as your Signature just add the img brackets.
http://adisneyworldsports.disney.go.com/media/dwws_v0222/en_US/media/events/logos/DLHM5thAnniversaryPageLogo.jpg

[ajpruett]

I'm thinking of using travel company too. Prices do look pretty good.

[MotoXPrincess99]

Does any one know where the start and finsh will be? Also what is the best (closest) hotel to stay at? If I stay far can I drive over? Will the parking lots be open that early?

[kirkson]

Does any one know where the start and finsh will be? Also what is the best (closest) hotel to stay at? If I stay far can I drive over? Will the parking lots be open that early?

It hasn't been announced yet, but last year, the start was on Disneyland Drive, between the M&F garage and the DL hotel. The finish was right near the DL Hotel.

Any hotels close to the parking structure would work. Many of them offered shuttles to the start line, if I recall correctly. I drove from home the morning of the race and arrived around 5 AM. The M&F garage was already open and I was far from the first in. I parked in Daisy, so clearly a whole bunch of folks arrived before I did. Not sure when the structure opened, but it wasn't an issue.

[MotoXPrincess99]

It hasn't been announced yet, but last year, the start was on Disneyland Drive, between the M&F garage and the DL hotel. The finish was right near the DL Hotel.

Any hotels close to the parking structure would work. Many of them offered shuttles to the start line, if I recall correctly. I drove from home the morning of the race and arrived around 5 AM. The M&F garage was already open and I was far from the first in. I parked in Daisy, so clearly a whole bunch of folks arrived before I did. Not sure when the structure opened, but it wasn't an issue.

Oh, shuttles are good! I want to make my room reservation soon.

[RENThead09]

Oh, shuttles are good! I want to make my room reservation soon.

Last year they were offering free ART shuttles (Anaheim Resort Transit I think it stands for) on Saturday and Sunday. They did not offer this for the hotels on Harbor across from the entrance to the parks.

I walked from my hotel at Harbor and Katella the morning of the run and there were a ton of people doing the same. It was nice to get the legs moving. Felt like it was a shorter walk than the one from the WDW holding area to the race corrals.

[DJC123]

Hi there,

I've been a lurker for a while. Having just recently run the Goofy in WDW, all I can say is, AMAZING! To anyone out there contemplating running the half at DL for their first race, just DO IT! Of course, you will have to train, but you've got lots of time til September. YOU CAN DO IT! I am living proof one can achieve their goals. I set out on my Goofy path in Sept. It was my first full marathon, and of course, doing the half and the 5K the days before was scaring me that I wouldn't finish.....but I did. Adrenaline will push you through if you are at the end of the race. It's just so much fun and definitely an experience I will remember forever. I couldn't have asked for anything more for my first full marathon experience. I am going to DL as well to get the Coast to Coast. Cannot wait! Cheers!

[getnthinr]

Plane tickets purchased. Room reserved. Registered for race(s), because if I'm making the trip, I might as well do both races.

Kinda hoping for a roommate to cut expenses, but we'll see how things shake out.

I do love Disneyland, but it's the special medal that is drawing me there this year.

[VernRDH]

Me too.

Plane tickets bought, room and park ticket package reserved. Everyone in our group registered (DH and DD are doing 5k, FIL and I are doing half).

Looking forward to going to Cali!!

[mandac]

Where is everyone staying? How long are you staying? I am going to sign up soon (start of February) but I don't know the other details. I don't know if I can really take any time off for the race, so it may be a quick 3 day weekend (who wouldn't want to get on a plane the day after a race?) I just don't know what life will be like that far in advance.

[MotoXPrincess99]

Me too.

Plane tickets bought, room and park ticket package reserved. Everyone in our group registered (DH and DD are doing 5k, FIL and I are doing half).

Looking forward to going to Cali!!

What kind of package did you get and through where? I have an annual pass but am still looking for a deal on the hotel. I plan to stay 2 nights, Saturday and Sunday.

Where is everyone staying? How long are you staying?

I am staying Saturday night and Sunday night. Don't know where yet. I live about and hour and 15 minutes away but I don't want to drive down the morning of plus I think we have to pick up our packets on Saturday and I want to hit the parks on Saturday. Then after the race I want a room so I can shower and relax before I hit the parks again. I may be going to Disneyland on Monday if DBF wants to otherwise (he's not a big Disney lover like me, 3 days in a row will be pushing it:rotfl:) we will just check out and head home.

[MotoXPrincess99]

I just found this info on the Disney World of Sports website:

Disneyland® Half Marathon registration includes:

•Race Registration
•Official Race Program Guide
•Commemorative Champion® Race Tech Shirt (do people wear this as they run , I want to make a special personalized shirt to wear)
•Goody Bag
•Specially themed KODAK single use camera:woohoo: (now I don't have to worry about bringing my own)
•Personalized Bib
•On-Course Refreshments (for those who did this last year, what do they have?)
•On-Course Disney Entertainment (same question as above)
•Post-Race Refreshments (same question as above)
•Half Marathon Finishers receive a commemorative 5th anniversary medal in 2010 (I can't wait to get this)

[kirkson]

I just found this info on the Disney World of Sports website:

Disneyland® Half Marathon registration includes:

•Race Registration
•Official Race Program Guide
•Commemorative Champion® Race Tech Shirt (do people wear this as they run , I want to make a special personalized shirt to wear)
•Goody Bag
•Specially themed KODAK single use camera:woohoo: (now I don't have to worry about bringing my own)
•Personalized Bib
•On-Course Refreshments (for those who did this last year, what do they have?)
•On-Course Disney Entertainment (same question as above)
•Post-Race Refreshments (same question as above)
•Half Marathon Finishers receive a commemorative 5th anniversary medal in 2010 (I can't wait to get this)

few people I saw were wearing the shirt during the race. I changed into mine after the race and wore it in the parks. The single use camera wasn't there last year, that's an nice idea. On course "refreshments" were water and powerade every few miles, and at mile 10 they also gave out those disgusting clif shot energy things. blech. after the race they handed out fruit, water, powerade, and clif bars.

[corinnak]

I just found this info on the Disney World of Sports website:

Disneyland® Half Marathon registration includes:

•Race Registration
•Official Race Program Guide
•Commemorative Champion® Race Tech Shirt (do people wear this as they run , I want to make a special personalized shirt to wear)
•Goody Bag
•Specially themed KODAK single use camera:woohoo: (now I don't have to worry about bringing my own)
•Personalized Bib
•On-Course Refreshments (for those who did this last year, what do they have?)
•On-Course Disney Entertainment (same question as above)
•Post-Race Refreshments (same question as above)
•Half Marathon Finishers receive a commemorative 5th anniversary medal in 2010 (I can't wait to get this)

Kirkson's got the same memory of the refreshments that I have. Post-race they had a cool towel - very nice but don't use it to mop off your eyes - it's lemony (or minty??) - and a little painful. Postrace refreshements, I think included bananas, oranges, energy bars...I don't remember what else - a muffin maybe?

On-Course Disney Entertainment includes characters inside the parks and at the finish line, local high school cheerleaders, marching-type bands, some dancers...and maybe a mariachi band, I want to say.

Regarding wearing race shirts: in general most runners only choose to do this if something unexpected occurs in, or in the case of The Race for the Cure in which survivors wear their pink race shirts. Especially for a longer race, most people want to race in something they have trained in and washed at least a few times. Some people do wear the race shirt on race day, but most do not.

Oh, and you didn't ask about the personalized bib, but it will have your first name on it as well as your number. A tip for first-time racers: wear it on your front so that you will be able to find your race photos and people along the course will be able to cheer you on. Many people with experience in other sports assume the number goes on the back, but the front is where you definitely want to wear it.

I can't wait to see the 5 year commemorative medal as well!

[dsnyfan21]

I am going back to Cali, Cali, Cali....

Did this race the first year of the Coast to Coast and I just registered last night. Have to say the coupon code helped to push me to register.

Can't wait to see all the wishers there!!

-Tracy

[JimB.]

Tracy - - -Coupon?? Code??

Commemorative Champion® Race Tech Shirt (do people wear this as they run , I want to make a special personalized shirt to wear)

I gotta' say that for me, this is INCREDIBLY bad Karma. I don't wear the shirt until I've earned the shirt, so no wearing until I've finished.

[goofyinohio]

[QUOTE=JimB.;35190892]Tracy - - -Coupon?? Code??



[QUOTE]

Jim - Here is the coupon code that's circulating. DLTS951
We don't know how long it will be good for, but a few of us have used it and it saves you $20 plus about a $1 in Active fees.

[Forthemedal]

I will be completing the 1/2 at DLR. It will be my third half and this time I got my husband to join me. I will be going for the Coast-2-Coast this year. Completed the 1/2 at WDW in January 2010. I have also recruited some friends and family to join me so probably have about 8 people that will be walking with me. My sister and I usually complete them together so it will be nice to have other family join us. Good Luck.

[Forthemedal]

[QUOTE=JimB.;35190892]Tracy - - -Coupon?? Code??

[QUOTE]

Jim - Here is the coupon code that's circulating. DLTS951
We don't know how long it will be good for, but a few of us have used it and it saves you $20 plus about a $1 in Active fees.

Thanks for the code. It is working still and it was $20 off. I have officially registered now along with my husband.

[VernRDH]

What kind of package did you get and through where? I have an annual pass but am still looking for a deal on the hotel. I plan to stay 2 nights, Saturday and Sunday.


We booked Disneyland Hotel (2 rooms) with 3 day hopper tickets and transfers from LAX with get travel dot com. Each room (1 room 2 adults, the other 1 adult, 1 child age 10, so really an adult) was just under $800 plus the tickets which were discounted. DH really wanted to stay right at DL, we could have gotten a good neighbor hotel for less thru them. Their website it pretty good with all the pricing and the guy Bill called DH right away and was very helpful.

Tracy - - -Coupon?? Code??

I gotta' say that for me, this is INCREDIBLY bad Karma. I don't wear the shirt until I've earned the shirt, so no wearing until I've finished.

As always, I am a day late and now $20 short:rolleyes:


BAD KARMA is it!!! Gotta earn the shirt to wear it I was told long ago. Plus, even though they are nice, I want to wash it and try it out before wearing it to run 13.1 miles!

[lap3]

Woohoo! I finally registered! Thank you to whomever found the coupon code!...much appreciated!

[geaux_half]

:cool1: Code is still working!!! :thumbsup2
I'm officially registered :yay:

[talia]

hey thanks for the code! just signed myself and DH up!

[mandac]

It's Official! I am signed up for the DL 1/2 :banana: Me and DH. I think my Dad and Sis are not far behind. My SIL may be coming too! It will be crazy fun with so many people. They all get to meet me at the finish because I am the slowest.

Thanks so much for the discount. With the money saved DH wanted to get the commerative pin. Should be fun!

[MotoXPrincess99]

I also bought the pin. I am an avid Disney pin collector so I had to have it.

[RENThead09]

thanks for the code everyone. I guess I will be signing up today to make it official.

Loved the pin from the WDW marathon. Will definitely order the one for Disneyland this year.

[kirkson]

Thanks so much for the coupon code, $20 saved and it inspired me to bite the bullet and sign up. Can't wait! :cool1:

[ajpruett]

The code pushed me over too and got hotel reservations. Thanks for posting

[WDWFAN9]

Jim and I are registered!

[dsnyfan21]

Jim and I are registered!

YAY, party in the corral again!! whoo hoo!!

-Tracy

[DJC123]

Registered yesterday...thanks for the code. Are there codes for discounts often? Can't wait to recieve the Coast To Coast medal. :cool1:

Haven't decided on a hotel just yet. We are doing some research right now. If we don't book through GET Travel, can we buy park tickets through them? I was a little confused about the pickup of tickets. Where does one pick them up? The park?

[mandac]

I think we are probably staying at the Desert Inn and Suites. We stayed there last year and it worked out well. My Dad loves that hotel, so we stay there. Not the cheapest place, but it is nice that it is so close.

What kind of discounts do you get on hotels and tickets if you book the package? I just ignored my email from them figuring it wouldn't really be worth it, but maybe I will look into it.

[3TinksAndAnEeyore]

Wow! Six pages in and this thread is still going strong! Thank you to everyone who replied to my OP. My original deal with my DH was that if we got APs instead of PHs for our December 2009 DLR visit, I would train with him to do the half-marathon. We got the APs and I started out with the C25K program January 1st! I'm actually really, really enjoying the program so far and while a half-marathon still seems like a big jump from where I'm at, I also know I have seven months to keep slowly building up my endurance. I feel good each time I get out and do a little more.


Here is the coupon code that's circulating. DLTS951
We don't know how long it will be good for, but a few of us have used it and it saves you $20 plus about a $1 in Active fees.

Thank you so much for the coupon code. At first I was going to wait until I completed the C25K program before registering for the Half, but I started worrying about it selling out. While I know about another Half happening right around that same time here in the Sacramento area, it wouldn't be nearly as motivating to me as running at Disneyland. So, I bit the bullet and registered both DH and myself using the coupon code. Nice savings!

[corinnak]

Hi there, DLR Halfers! I want to make sure everyone knows: The Monday Mixer is back and this time, it has it's very own thread! It is just a fun social thread to get to know people from different sub-groups and threads!

In spite of this weeks' question being all about ice cream, things are already starting to warm up at the W.I.S.H.-Wide Monday Mixer! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2386741)

What is the Best Ice Cream Treat on WDW Property? Include a picture or a story, if you have one!

Come and join us - it's lots of fun! (plus, I'm about to bust out the beverages!) See you at the Mixer (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2386741)!

[mandac]

My Dad and Sis have both signed up for the race now too! It is going to be so much fun. :banana: I am trying to convince my SIL and friend to sign up too. I worry a little that I will tell them all how much fun it was and they will sign up and then they won't like it. Oh well.

For a moment I had dreams of staying in the Disneyland Hotel for this race, but it isn't going to happen. I think the whole fam will stay at Desert Inn. It is fun to all stay in the same hotel.

[JimB.]

Just registered!! And the coupon code still works, so I can afford a pin too!

Booked a suite at the Grand Californian (DVC Rocks!!)!! And was able able to use the wife's frequent flyer miles for the plane tickets!! So all we need to do is save some freakin' spending money. Not to mention that we are going to Vegas the week after.

My DW & I's 1st "grownups only" vacation in 20 years. Should be fun! See ya there!!

[airtime247]

I just booked the race too. Thanks so much for the discount code. It still works.

-steve

[jmasgat]

Well, I'm in! I finally registered (yea for the discount!) and booked a frequent flyer ticket. So I'll be there.

Maura

[VernRDH]

:cool1: Yea Maura!!! We are going to have an awesome WISH crowd kickin it in Cali!!

[VernRDH]

Hey where is everybody?

Just checkin in to see how everyone is doing!

[MotoXPrincess99]

I'm here. Though I haven't started training yet. :scared1: Been sick and have not gotten motivated yet. Hopefully once it warms up a little at starts staying light out longer I can get DBF to start jogging with me when I get home from work.

[mkymsehi]

Whoops, Angels are away that weekend.

[VernRDH]

Disneyland Half 2010 racers: It doesn't look like we're running through Angels stadium this year. Sunday, 1:10 pm Angels vs. Oakland A's.

Really? Well thats yucky! Wonder where we will go instead?

[jmasgat]

Bummer about Angels Stadium. I love baseball and would have liked to have done this. But since the race is so early--maybe we could still do it?

Maura

[goofyinohio]

I see them on the road on the 5th.....

http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=ana&m=9&y=2010

I checked the schedule before I signed up this year because I didn't get to run through it two years ago and was not happy about it. Doesn't mean we'll get to, but I see them on the road. Hmmmm

[mkymsehi]

I see them on the road on the 5th.....

http://losangeles.angels.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=ana&m=9&y=2010

I checked the schedule before I signed up this year because I didn't get to run through it two years ago and was not happy about it. Doesn't mean we'll get to, but I see them on the road. Hmmmm

Good catch Chris.

[mandac]

that was one of the best parts of the race. I loved the little scouts in the stands cheering us all on.

[RENThead09]

I hate double posts!

sorry.

[RENThead09]

Did anyone do the 5K on Saturday before running the half? After all the Goofy talk, it seems like nothing, but I think I may try it as my "begining to train for the Goofy" officiall kick-off.

Cant wait for an amazing weekend. WOC should be in full force by then. Hopefully they will be shooting off the water as we run by.

And that reminds me...I would REALLY like to see Murphy (the F! dragon) out of his cave and cheering us on as we run by the Rivers of America. He doesn't have to be in AA moving around mode, but just chilling there would be cool!

Anyways...like 190 days left or something close to that.

Happy running!

[goofy57]

I registered for DLR 1/2 last night. The discount code still works!!! Have already registered for Goofy 2011, oops make that Dopey, doing the 5K on Friday also.

I do hoope we get to run through Angels stadium again this year, that was sooo cool last year.:cool1:

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hi all!

I'm getting ready to head to DL on Friday! So excited it seems like it's been so long since I've been. Well actually it's only been a few months. :rotfl:

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

I just finished the Disney Princess and can't wait for this one. It will be interesting to see what the course is. They should release the map soon when the chat's start happening again. This will be the first time running this one as part of completing the Coast to Coast Challenge. I can't wait to get back to training after my two weeks off. I love the Hal Higdon Program on his website. I did the Novice training over and over for the Princess, and may up it a level this time. Granted, there is plenty of time for now until this race! I hope we don't have to be at the race as early as we did for the Princess.

[rthutchens]

Add me and DH to the list, we just finished the Princess Half and had a blast. It was my first half. I can't wait to see Disneyland and get the Coast to Coast Medal. I feel like a fish out of water concerning Disneyland. I know WDW like the back of my hand, we've been over 20 times. Does anyone have any tips or hints as far as travel, lodging, park touring? I think we have decided to stay at Californian Hotel. We haven't decided on length of stay, depends on airfare. For you guys that did it last year, how crowded were the parks since it is Labor Day weekend? Are you going to do your park touring days before or days after the race? Sorry with all of the questions. As you can see, I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!

Thanks!

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Add me and DH to the list, we just finished the Princess Half and had a blast. It was my first half. I can't wait to see Disneyland and get the Coast to Coast Medal. I feel like a fish out of water concerning Disneyland. I know WDW like the back of my hand, we've been over 20 times. Does anyone have any tips or hints as far as travel, lodging, park touring? I think we have decided to stay at Californian Hotel. We haven't decided on length of stay, depends on airfare. For you guys that did it last year, how crowded were the parks since it is Labor Day weekend? Are you going to do your park touring days before or days after the race? Sorry with all of the questions. As you can see, I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!

Thanks!

Yay! I was hoping that a ton of people who ran the Princess Half would sign up for the Disneyland Half!! I hope it is as fun!! I am excited, but relieved that we have some time before it. :laughing:

[Where'sPiglet?]

Yay! I was hoping that a ton of people who ran the Princess Half would sign up for the Disneyland Half!! I hope it is as fun!! I am excited, but relieved that we have some time before it. :laughing:

I'm signed up! I want that Coast to Coast medal!

I don't plan to do this next year. (But I'm well aware of how "plans" and "reality" seldom match! :lmao:)

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

As long as the medals are awesome, I will keep pushing myself! After all, there were plenty of ladies in their 70's kicking my butt in the Princess Half, so I can collect at least 50 more medals before I am too old for this! :rotfl2: I would like to do at least each half marathon that Disney offers. I can't ever see myself running in a full Marathon. It isn't that I couldn't do it, I just don't want to!

[Where'sPiglet?]

As long as the medals are awesome, I will keep pushing myself! After all, there were plenty of ladies in their 70's kicking my butt in the Princess Half, so I can collect at least 50 more medals before I am too old for this! :rotfl2: I would like to do at least each half marathon that Disney offers. I can't ever see myself running in a full Marathon. It isn't that I couldn't do it, I just don't want to!

I have ZERO desire to do a full marathon also! I also have very little desire to do races other than Disney ones. :lmao:

There's a lot of reasons I don't want to do them next year. The Princess is at Mardi Gras. I'm a teacher and Labor Day weekend is right at the beginning of the school year. It's not a good time to go out of state. I am going to do it this fall but to do it every fall is not likely. I may consider the WDW Half (the January one - for 2012) and/or the Wine and Dine for 2011. Money is also an issue; we are trying to save a down payment for a house.

I'm not ruling out all future races, just the Princess and theDisneyland at least for next year. :upsidedow

[swim-mom]

SHHHHHHhhhhhhh ---- dh has no idea ..............

But if I get a full time job, I just informed my girlfriend who just did the princess with me, I will do the DL 1/2. Ive never been to CA before, but the idea of the "coast to coast" medal is just wonderful.

I am hoping the race wont close, then again Disney never expected the Princess to sell out either.

Fingers crossed, I will get a full time job :love:

[MotoXPrincess99]

I am finally going to start training today. With the time change it will be light when I get home from work and DBF says he will go jogging with me. I'm worried I won't even be able to go a few feet right now. :rotfl2:

[justkeepswimmin]

Just registered my husband for the 1/2 using the coupon code posted here. Thank you!!! Are there ever codes for the 5K portion? My dd (age 10) and I will be running in the 5k but I wanted to make sure there were not any codes before I signed us up.

I think I will also have my younger girls do the kid races so it is a family event. We are so excited!

[KendalIsAGuysNameToo]

I just registered using the coupon that you guys posted. Thanks for that! This will only be my second half marathon. My first was the Disney Princess. My friend dragged me to that one and I loved it! As soon as I found out about the coast to coast medal, I was hooked. Anyone looking to share a hotel room to save some money?

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

It is so great to see more people joining this thread!! :cheer2: Good Luck everyone who has something they are waiting for before they officially sign up. Hopefully everything works out and this race is just as popular as the Princess Half was and gets you hooked too! :yay: What a great first trip to California!! Disneyland is what I grew up with so I am getting to go back to the place that I loved as a kid. It is a special place and I bet the weather will be beautiful!!

[mla1977]

So who wants to talk me into or out of this race? I'm considering it, but I either need to take the trip on my own or somehow convince DBF to go. Wish me luck!

[getnthinr]

So who wants to talk me into or out of this race? I'm considering it, but I either need to take the trip on my own or somehow convince DBF to go. Wish me luck!

Megan, I'm very careful not to talk folks into races -- there is too much investment of training time and traveling expenses. I'll tell you, though, that I have traveled from NC to CA to do this race 3 times (traveling "alone" -- meaning with my WISH buddies rather than family -- twice). The half feels more to me like a typical urban marathon than a Disney race because the parks are compact and you don't spend a lot of time in them, however I love the visit to Disneyland, the comfortable neighborly atmosphere, and the easy logistics of moving from one park to the other. Add to that that we'll have a 5th anniversary medal and World of Color to look forward to, and a collection of WISHers to run into on the course and in the parks... :) I think I'm going to enjoy myself, even though this will be a repeat trip for me.

Good luck, Megan with DBF, and with your decision.

[VernRDH]

I am not one to talk anyone into or out of running a race since I got talked into running this one!!

We are very excited about going to Cali since we have never been.

justkeepswimmin-my DH and DD10 will be running the 5k as well. Neither one of them is terribly speedy but it is more for the experience for them.

Good to see more WISHers going to DL!!

[mla1977]

Thanks guys! I won't need to get talked into training for this one as I will already be training for the Philly rock-n-roll on Sept 19. I just really need to figure out my finances to see if I can take to trip. I really want the C2C and since it is the 5th annual race, I'd like whatever medal they are giving for this. I know lots of WISHers will be there and as far as I know some people that I met at the Princess will also be there. We have a bonus meeting today so that may solidify my plans one way or the other.

[joan4mickey]

I want the C2C too. I got an email from my niece, a runner, who lives in CA and I think she is in and maybe her sister too.
I think today I will register and worry about air and hotel later. Some one said that the code still worked.

[joan4mickey]

I DID IT! I'M IN!:cool1:

[jbucci]

We are now officially signed up :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Any one have info about the Howard Johnsons?

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

We are now officially signed up :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Any one have info about the Howard Johnsons?

Yay!! Not sure about Howard Johnsons...

I know about the IHG hotels close-by (Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites...granted I am biased because I work for the company. :)

[getnthinr]

From the Disney web site (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/reserve/specialOffers/detail?name=FY10Q3_2NightsFreeSpecialOfferPage):

Get 2 More Nights FREE When You Buy a 3-Day/3-Night Room & Ticket Package (http://disneyland.disney.go.com/disneyland/en_US/reserve/specialOffers/detail?name=FY10Q3_2NightsFreeSpecialOfferPage) Have more fun under the sun — and the stars — with a 5-night stay at the Disneyland® Resort! Buy a 3-day ticket, 3-night hotel package* and enjoy 2 more FREE nights and days filled with Theme Park fun and Disneyland® Resort Hotel comfort.

To qualify, buy a 3-night/3-day vacation package at a Disneyland® Resort Hotel or a participating Good Neighbor Hotel. When booking online, please enter the 5-nights you wish to stay to view availability of the travel package with 2 nights free.

Valid for arrivals from May 1 through September 26, 2010 with travel completed by October 1, 2010; book by September 1, 2010.

--
Just rebooked our room -- Thanks to Aloha Jeff for the tip. In our case, we got 5-day park hoppers and SAVED money on the ressie. Way cool.

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

The only thing that kind of is bad about the promotion is the five day park hopper. I can see needing that at WDW, but Disneyland and California Adventures are easily done in 2-3 days. Is it a ticket that never expires or is it the one that expires a year after use. I guess it is good if you live in the area, but Disneyland is on the other side of the country for me so the only time I would visit would be for the 1/2. :(

If there is anyone that does make it to the parks quite often (both Disneyland and CA, and WDW) they just started selling an annual pass this week that are good for all U.S. Disney parks, waterparks, DisneyQuest, etc. Finally! :cloud9: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/disney-premier-passport-unveiled/ You can only purchase at the parks or Downtown Disney.

[escape]

Megan, I agree with everything Wendy said - wise one that she is.

Sounds like your training will not be an issue. There will be quite a few of us in green and I'm sure we'll have some get-togethers. That Coast-to-Coast medal is awesome and I'm sure the new "special" medal will be as well. I did this race two years ago and I really enjoyed it. We'd love to see you there!

By the way, I'm thinking seriously of doing the Philadelphia RnR race, too! I won a free entry; I just need to go ahead and sign up for it. :)

[getnthinr]

The only thing that kind of is bad about the promotion is the five day park hopper. I can see needing that at WDW, but Disneyland and California Adventures are easily done in 2-3 days. Is it a ticket that never expires or is it the one that expires a year after use. I guess it is good if you live in the area, but Disneyland is on the other side of the country for me so the only time I would visit would be for the 1/2. :(

If there is anyone that does make it to the parks quite often (both Disneyland and CA, and WDW) they just started selling an annual pass this week that are good for all U.S. Disney parks, waterparks, DisneyQuest, etc. Finally! :cloud9: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/03/disney-premier-passport-unveiled/ You can only purchase at the parks or Downtown Disney.

You know, I'd never thought of it that way. I'm from NC, so DLR is across the country from me as well -- and the only time I go to CA is for the half. And you are correct that the tickets do expire. But because I was already planning a 4-5 day trip, it worked out nicely.

I was planning on a 3-day pass, anyway, because the parks get a bit crowded over the holiday/race weekend and it would take three days for me to visit all the attractions/parades that I'd like to -- but I'm prone to dawdling in shops and revisiting favorites :). I love that for less than $100 over the cost of my original 4-night/no park pass ressie, I'm getting a 5-day park hopper and an extra night! Score! I like getting the two FREE days because it means I can go into the park for a meal or a couple of hours on my first and last day (think World of Color the afternoon I arrive, for example). Because it's Disneyland and I don't expect to go back again, I'm happy to have the extra time.

Just a different way of looking at it, I guess. Of course, the reality is that I'm liikely to spend enough on food and drink on my FREE days that Disney will more than make up for the "bargain" I'm getting on my package. :rotfl2: They're in business to make money after all -- and they are exceptionally good at it. ;)

The DLR/WDW pass is very cool -- though I can't imagine ever being in the income bracket to have one. But again, it probably makes sense for some folks -- maybe DVCers with the means to travel. You've got to give it to Disney -- they sure know how to separate us from our money! :rotfl:

[tassma]

I am considering the Disneyland Half - the bling is tempting. Can I ask though, what is WISH?

Good luck to all participants!

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

I am considering the Disneyland Half - the bling is tempting. Can I ask though, what is WISH?

Good luck to all participants!

Wish stands for "We are inspired to stay healthy." If you click above on the W.I.S.H. link (at the top of the page to the left of the twitter/facebook images) it will take you to the basics of what you can do to adopt this way of thinking.

Good Luck!

[PeterBanning]

So my wife and I are both ready to sign up, but have a couple of questions. We have a 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son. Wife and I are both planning on the half. Our 13 year old daughter would also like to do the half. She is very fit and matches me stride for stride on training runs. Son also thinks he wants to do the half, but that's just not realistic. The questions I have are:

1)How strict is the 14 year old requirement for the half? Do you have to provide proof of age or can we just sign her up and say she's 14?
2)Since our son can only do the 5k on Saturday can my wife or I accompany him without paying another $50 in registration fee? Seems since we would both be doing the half maybe we wouldn't have to.
3)And just out of curiosity, why is this scheduled for Labor Day weekend? Isn't that a time that would normally see large crowds without an event like this?

TIA for any input!

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

So my wife and I are both ready to sign up, but have a couple of questions. We have a 13 year old daughter and 10 year old son. Wife and I are both planning on the half. Our 13 year old daughter would also like to do the half. She is very fit and matches me stride for stride on training runs. Son also thinks he wants to do the half, but that's just not realistic. The questions I have are:

1)How strict is the 14 year old requirement for the half? Do you have to provide proof of age or can we just sign her up and say she's 14?
2)Since our son can only do the 5k on Saturday can my wife or I accompany him without paying another $50 in registration fee? Seems since we would both be doing the half maybe we wouldn't have to.
3)And just out of curiosity, why is this scheduled for Labor Day weekend? Isn't that a time that would normally see large crowds without an event like this?

TIA for any input!

I ran with a lady in the half at Disneyworld that had just about the identical situation. Her daughter was also 13 and they would not accept her due to the 14 year old requirement. I didn't get into the specifics of how they proved that, but based on them asking for identification that included your birthdate when you picked up your bib, I would imagine that they would require a birth certificate. She can do it next year. :)

In order to accompany your son, you do have to pay the registration fee. You get a medal and essentially you are paying for that. You pay for each race, not the weekend and there are no exceptions nor are they transferable. I know a few people who tried to get into the 5k that were registered for the half and they would have had to pay the additional money. So, they sucked it up and ran the half.

Labor Day is just what Disney chose. It appears that it has been that way since the beginning. With people already having time off due to the holiday, it makes it a bit easier to get out there and it also means there are more people to cheer you on along the way!

The Disney people are very responsive with questions - and I believe the contact e-mail is on the registration page. It never took very long to get an answer so I would recommend contacting them for more specifics. Good Luck!

[escape]

Actually, the first DL half was around the 3rd weekend in Sept, not Labor Day weekend. From what I understand, having it on Labor Day weekend is better all around for Disney - logistically. I would prefer a different weekend due to the large crowds in the parks during the Labor Day holiday. :crazy:

[timmac]

Okay, add me to the official list of people who is considering doing the DL half. I'll have to see how everything shakes out in terms of scheduling and all... but I'm very very tempted.

[PeterBanning]

Actually, the first DL half was around the 3rd weekend in Sept, not Labor Day weekend. From what I understand, having it on Labor Day weekend is better all around for Disney - logistically. I would prefer a different weekend due to the large crowds in the parks during the Labor Day holiday. :crazy:

Exactly what I was thinking!

[MotoXPrincess99]

Happy Easter! I just got my aunt to sign up for the Half Marathon. :thumbsup2.

She ran the very first one in 06. I am here a her house and she showed me her medal box. She has run lots of races. This is the first time I have seen the Disneyland medal. It's alot bigger than I had thought.

[MotoXPrincess99]

Oh and the coupon code is still working.

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Yes, Disney doesn't skimp on the medals which is why I love them so much!! :thumbsup2

[tolemommy]

Count me in can't wait to see what the 5th anniversary medal & race bibs look like. This will be the second time my family and I run & walk the DLHM. We ran & walked DLHM in 2007 during the blistering SoCal heat wave. Hoping it is much cooler this year. :cool2:

[justkeepswimmin]

So I already registered dh for the 1/2 marathon portion but am now getting ready to register myself and dd 10 for the 5K event and had to stop at shirt size question. For those who have run before, is it a tech shirt or standard t shirt for the 5k event? And if so, for either one, how is the sizing? Seeing as there is no separate mens/ womens sizes offering, I am assuming standard t shirt sizing but wanted to be sure.

Also, can shirts be exchanged for different sizes at packet pickup day if needed? I am guessing no as they would rightfully order only what was needed but thought I would make sure :-)

Thanks everyone! SO pumped up to be a part of this event!!!

[VernRDH]

Just bumping us up since someone asked about a thread for the race on the other thread re: registration being open.

19 weeks to go!!

[joan4mickey]

Would it be possible to merge the two thread into one?

[mandac]

We are totally booked now! Flying in on Friday and staying through Tuesday. It will be my only trip to Disney this year and I am hoping to jam a lot of fun into those five days. Great that Disney is running the 5 for 3 deal on tickets. That saved us quite a bit. We are staying at the Del Sol - right across the street. It is pretty bare bones, but has a mini fridge and microwave, so we will hit a store on the way from the airport. Filling up 3 rooms in the place for me, my parents, and my sis in law. there will be 4 of us running. Should be fun!

[mandac]

So I already registered dh for the 1/2 marathon portion but am now getting ready to register myself and dd 10 for the 5K event and had to stop at shirt size question. For those who have run before, is it a tech shirt or standard t shirt for the 5k event? And if so, for either one, how is the sizing? Seeing as there is no separate mens/ womens sizes offering, I am assuming standard t shirt sizing but wanted to be sure.

Also, can shirts be exchanged for different sizes at packet pickup day if needed? I am guessing no as they would rightfully order only what was needed but thought I would make sure :-)

Thanks everyone! SO pumped up to be a part of this event!!!

I didn't run the 5K last year, but I saw the shirts. They were standard T-shirts for that event. The half is a tech shirt. It seemed that they were all men's sizing (if that is what you mean by standard sizing). There were people standing around asking for different sizes, but I dont' know if Disney did an exchange or not.

Sorry I am not more helpful. I am sure someone else has better information than I do.

[Padstack]

In case anyone is wondering, the DL Half is now at 60% capacity according to the website:

Disneyland Half-Marathon @ 60% capacity (http://espnwwos.disney.go.com/events/endurance/disneyland-half-marathon/index?page=registration)

[Where'sPiglet?]

Does anyone know what the route is? Does it have any hills?

[ghoulishgirl]

My Mom and I are now officially registered! This will be my third DL half and her 2nd. Last year was coast to coast for us, this year for the 5th anniversary medal and to see all the WISHers!

[VernRDH]

Does anyone know what the route is? Does it have any hills?

I found last years map here (http://disneyrunning.com/09dlhalfmap.pdf)

I don't know about hills, I will ask my friend who lives in LA and has run it. I know he said the 5k course was flat.

[Where'sPiglet?]

I found last years map here (http://disneyrunning.com/09dlhalfmap.pdf)

I don't know about hills, I will ask my friend who lives in LA and has run it. I know he said the 5k course was flat.

Thank you. That route has a lot of time in the parks and it goes through the stadium, so I hope it's the same!

I know Harbor seems pretty flat, but I'm not familiar with most of the other streets. I have started training (outside) but we have no hills around here. I may need to start training indoors though, because the air quality is questionable and may be for awhile. :sad1:

[ultramickeymouse]

The 5K and 1/2 are flat. You run in the LA basin. If you ran to the mountains surrounding, then you would have to worry!

[Where'sPiglet?]

The 5K and 1/2 are flat. You run in the LA basin. If you ran to the mountains surrounding, then you would have to worry!

Thank you!

In the Princess, there were just a few little ones, like the underpass near the MK and the ramps for the highway. Otherwise it was mostly flat aside from a few really gradual hills. That was nice; I could handle that! :lmao:

[Padstack]

Thank you!

In the Princess, there were just a few little ones, like the underpass near the MK and the ramps for the highway. Otherwise it was mostly flat aside from a few really gradual hills. That was nice; I could handle that! :lmao:

That's pretty much all you have to worry about at DL. The section by Splash Mountain, one overpass and a slight elevation increase in the Honda Center parking lot, which looks a whle lot worse that it is.

[MotoXPrincess99]

I just booked my hotel for the race. Went through Priceline and got the Red Lion for $70 per night. I'm not sure where the race starts so I don't know if it's a far walk to the start. Maybe they will have the ART avaliable from the Red Lion?

[VernRDH]

I just booked my hotel for the race. Went through Priceline and got the Red Lion for $70 per night. I'm not sure where the race starts so I don't know if it's a far walk to the start. Maybe they will have the ART avaliable from the Red Lion?

From the map it looks like the race starts and finishes near the Disneyland Hotel (another reason why I am glad we are staying there!)

[Mickeys#1Fan4ever]

From the map it looks like the race starts and finishes near the Disneyland Hotel (another reason why I am glad we are staying there!)

The race does start and finish near the DL Hotel. We've stayed at the DL hotel the last 2 years and it has been great! Not like the princess 1/2 where you have to get up 4 hours before the run starts! The last .1 mile runs right by the DL Hotel. We'll be at the DL Hotel again this year!

[cryssi]

If you can, the DLH is the best place to stay! You can practically roll out of bed and get to the start! The first year I did it, we woke up at 5am for the 6am start!

[VernRDH]

If you can, the DLH is the best place to stay! You can practically roll out of bed and get to the start! The first year I did it, we woke up at 5am for the 6am start!

Now thats what I like!!! I don't have to get up at 3am to schlep to the start!!
And I get back right after to hit the shower.

[escape]

What I like about DL is that there are lots of less expensive hotel choices within walking distance of the start line. At WDW, you almost need to stay on property. If you want to sleep in a little longer at WDW you need to stay at one of the monorail resorts and that can be a bit expensive. :guilty:

[VernRDH]

Question for Coast to Coasters: Do you take your medal from WDW with you so that you can have pictures taken with all 3 medals? Is that crazy? Just wondering since we are travelling light, but I really want a pic of me at DL with all 3 medals.

[cryssi]

Yes. I was one of the dorks that did and it was awesome. Leave it in bag check then go back to the asi peeps to get a photo.

[VernRDH]

ok so here is another question: we are flying from NY to CA, taking only carryons. Our friends live in LA and are running with us. Would it just be easier to borrow one of their medals (we all ran the 1/2 at WDW) for the photos, and not have to worry about taking mine along? Or am I just being a total uberdork?

ETA: I supposed getting a group photo of the 5 of us with all our medals would be cool, so I guess I should just take mine with me?

[escape]

Veronica, I'd take your own medal. Your friends might not want to bring their medals or like you said, they might want group pics with the medals. When I did this race two years ago, I saw someone with the Donald, Mickey, Goofy, Castle & C2C medal while in the DL park. Talk about a lot of clanging going on! :teeth:

As for being dorky? No way! You earned/will earn those medals. I think having a picture made with all three will be cool! And, as you said, it will be especially cool if all five of you do it. :thumbsup2

[dsnyfan21]

Since things are getting closer, does someone want to start an "Official 2010Disneyland Half Marathon" thread. Keep track of who is going and where people are staying and such? Just a thought.

Tracy

[jmasgat]

We seem to have multiple DL threads around, but I can try to troll through the various threads and pull together a "Roster/Logistics" thread.

Maura

[escape]

I'm off from work this summer so I thought I would go ahead and start an official list and then I came back here to let you guys know about it. However, I just read Maura's reply a little more thoroughly and saw that she was going to do so. Sorry, Maura, I can delete my thread. I just read in haste and thought you were agreeing with Tracy. That's what I get for talking on the phone and reading the posts at the same time. :headache:

[dsnyfan21]

Maura: I didn't see and Official 2010 DL thread for list of people going and all that so that is why I suggested one. If you find one let us know or if not we can use Susie's one!.

Thanks

[jmasgat]

Susie Whoops! I posted to your thread before reading this---so I don't know if you can delete it.

Tracy I could have sworn there was another thread, but I can't find the other one!

Oh well, we'll figure it out!

Maura

[escape]

I just found Padstacks thread - about half-way down. I missed it last night, too! ??? That might be a good thread to list everyone. I just changed the title of my thread. I'll go ahead and gather some names and if Padstack or the other poster wants to keep up with the list, I can bow out. I certainly don't want to step on any toes. I don't know how I missed that thread last night but I did. :headache:

[VernRDH]

DL 1/2 registration is now at 80%.

5k is at 55%.

[RENThead09]

Question for Coast to Coasters: Do you take your medal from WDW with you so that you can have pictures taken with all 3 medals? Is that crazy? Just wondering since we are travelling light, but I really want a pic of me at DL with all 3 medals.


I know you are traveling light...but BRING YOUR MEDAL. Seriously, you have earned it and it is a blast to do pictures afterwards with the characters. They know what is going on and really make a big deal about the medal. I may be sleeping with my C2C on that night. :cloud9:

[MotoXPrincess99]

Are we still using this thread or is there another?

Any who, here's the map for this year, just got it in an email:
http://adisneyworldsports.disney.go.com/media/ewwos/pdf/sports/endurance/2010DLHMCOACourse.pdf

[MotoXPrincess99]

The 1/2 is at 98% capacity.

[Padstack]

The 1/2 is at 98% capacity.

The website says 98%, but when you try to register, it says that the event is full.

[MotoXPrincess99]

The website says 98%, but when you try to register, it says that the event is full.

Oh wow, I'm glad I signed up already.

[where's_my_prince]

i'm not a big runner, but i'm obsessed with disneyland and want to keep fit, so if i had to run might as well be at disneyland right?:thumbsup2

[escape]

i'm not a big runner, but i'm obsessed with disneyland and want to keep fit, so if i had to run might as well be at disneyland right?:thumbsup2

ABSOLUTELY! My thoughts as well. ;)

[MotoXPrincess99]

i'm not a big runner, but i'm obsessed with disneyland and want to keep fit, so if i had to run might as well be at disneyland right?:thumbsup2

ABSOLUTELY! My thoughts as well. ;)

Me three! :rotfl: