Official inaugural Tower of Terror 10 miler thread. September 29, 2012 - The DIS Discussion Forums

roomthreeseventeen · 12-21-2011, 10:08 AM

Registration opens February 14th.

APrunner · 12-21-2011, 10:20 AM

I will be there (hopefully), along with Wine and Dine.

RunRookie · 12-21-2011, 11:18 AM

I am very tempted! But that means the DL 1/2 on the 2nd, the Chicago Half on the 9th, and then the TOT 10 on the 29th. Sounds like September wouldbe a busy and costly month...

UGAFan0829 · 12-21-2011, 11:36 AM

I'm leaning towards it, but still undecided. The hubby and I were actually planning on the Wine & Dine, but now that this was announced, I can't make up my mind. I don't think I'll be lucky enough to be able to do both, but if I had to decide right now, I think I'd go with the ToT run! Guess we'll have to wait and see!

Amy, are you planning to do the ToT?

jimandami · 12-21-2011, 01:34 PM

We will actually be in Orlando the 29th anyway because we are leaving on a Disney cruise the 30th so DH and I might do it....not sure yet!

luvdumbo · 12-21-2011, 01:46 PM

I am tentatively planning on doing this one. Depends on my moving schedule and if I can convince one of my friends to join me!

GBBTomorrow · 12-21-2011, 02:14 PM

It sounds like a lot of fun! Has anybody seen a route for it yet? I'm wondering if it goes into any parks other than DHS.

DH and I had planned on doing the Food and Wine race to celebrate our 20th anniversary, but this is nice because it gives us two options. We can look at DD's cross country schedule and see which weekend would be better to miss and base our plans on that. I'll be happy to do either race.

APrunner · 12-21-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GBBTomorrow

It sounds like a lot of fun! Has anybody seen a route for it yet? I'm wondering if it goes into any parks other than DHS.

DH and I had planned on doing the Food and Wine race to celebrate our 20th anniversary, but this is nice because it gives us two options. We can look at DD's cross country schedule and see which weekend would be better to miss and base our plans on that. I'll be happy to do either race.

I ran the event back in 2008 and 2009. It started outside of Hollywood Studios, went to and through ESPN WWoS, and then back to HS. You finished in HS and had the post race party there. It was kind of fun. When you were entering ESPN, there was a dirt/rock path you went down. You also did a lap on the track. So there was a little variety in running surfaces.

I do not know if they will use the same course. Back then, the race was a 13K. Now it is extended to 10 miles (adding almost 2 miles), so I guess there will be some changes.

flgirl36 · 12-21-2011, 02:52 PM

I am leaning toeards doing this race. I want to hear more details though.

hungrygreenhippo · 12-21-2011, 03:13 PM

Well, I'll be doing EEC again and I hadn't planned on making a second trip to WDW next year. But on the other hand I never had a chance to do the old ToT 13k and I've done every inaugural event the past few years so I don't want to break the streak now.

Ugh, Disney sure knows how to get my $$$.

At least it's a good time of year to visit WDW!

JCH · 12-21-2011, 03:27 PM

I am actually pretty excited about it. I didn't start running until after the ToT 13K. HS is also my favorite park, so I am pretty excited to have a race that goes through it! I would much rather do this race than the W&D, especially after all the problems I kept hearing about it...

paxsarah · 12-21-2011, 03:27 PM

It's appealing. My first three big races were 10-milers many years ago, so I have a soft spot for the distance. And it's close to my and DH's anniversary, so it would be a good kid-free trip if we could pull it off. Hmm.

cewait · 12-21-2011, 03:55 PM

I actually like the 10 mile distance. Its long enough that you have to think about energy bleed but still short enough that you can run hard.

Not sure that I am running as we have a local 10 miler the following weekend. Plus, I am just not a real night race person. I have to wait for more details before committing.

goofyinohio · 12-21-2011, 04:15 PM

I'm in. Loved the two 13k's I did. Wish they could somehow incorporate EPCOT somehow into the route, but I'm guessing it will be Studios and Wide World of Sports.

Duanerice · 12-21-2011, 04:52 PM

I ran the inaugural TOT 13k back in '09 and other than miserable traffic issues, I loved it. What a neat race.

Can't do it this year as it;s the same weekend as the Augusta HIM. Bummer as it looks like fun.

enjoy,
Duane

12-21-2011, 10:08 AM	#1
roomthreeseventeen Upper West Side runner The thought of navigating 26.2 miles with an umbrella is a bit much Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,042	Official inaugural Tower of Terror 10 miler thread. September 29, 2012 Registration opens February 14th. __________________ Amy, Patrick, Cosette and Herbie As an adult: 2010 GF RPC 2011 AKL/BWI 2012 AKL and ... AKL 2013 Wilderness Lodge! 2014 Dopey Challenge -- AKL or Poly?

12-21-2011, 11:18 AM	#3
RunRookie DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 736	I am very tempted! But that means the DL 1/2 on the 2nd, the Chicago Half on the 9th, and then the TOT 10 on the 29th. Sounds like September wouldbe a busy and costly month... __________________ -Rick Half Fanatic #1852 and Marathon Maniac #6743 My Blog: My Journey to Healthy Living 2013: WDW Family 5K \| WDW Goofy Challenge (half & full) \| Surf City Marathon \| Little Rock Marathon \| Penguin in the Park 5K \| Cherry Blossom 10M 2012: WDW Fiesta 5K \| WDW Half Marathon \| Chicago Polar Dash Half Marathon \| Penguin in the Park 5K \| Run Thru The Hills 10K \| Illinois iChallenge 5K \| Illinois iChallenge Half Marathon \| Soldier Field 10M \| AVON 39.3 Walk for Breast Cancer (Full & Half) \| North Shore Half Marathon \| Rock-n-Roll Chicago Half Marathon \| Roadkill 5000 5K \| Chicago Half Marathon \| Fox Valley Fall Final 20 \| Chicago Marathon \| Indianapolis Monumental Half \| Crystal Lake Turkey Trot 5K \| Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half \| Santa Hustle Half Disney Trips: Disneyland 1972-1978, Disney World 2000/2007/2012/2013, Disney Cruises 2003/2005, Disneyland 2008

12-21-2011, 11:36 AM	#4
UGAFan0829 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North GA Posts: 4,259	I'm leaning towards it, but still undecided. The hubby and I were actually planning on the Wine & Dine, but now that this was announced, I can't make up my mind. I don't think I'll be lucky enough to be able to do both, but if I had to decide right now, I think I'd go with the ToT run! Guess we'll have to wait and see! Amy, are you planning to do the ToT? __________________ Sharing the Magic-Our Niece & Nephew's 1st Trip to the World! A May '12 TR Mike & Missy Plus Six-A 9/11/11 Dream Trip Report Mike & Missy's Saying Goodbye to the Wonder 09/19/10 Pre-TR--Now a TR! A Trip of Magical Memories-Princess 1/2 Marathon Weekend-March 5-8, 2010! Mike & Missy's Grand Adventure! 9/5/09 DCL Western & WDW TR w/ pics!

12-21-2011, 01:46 PM	#6
luvdumbo DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Twins Territory Posts: 523	I am tentatively planning on doing this one. Depends on my moving schedule and if I can convince one of my friends to join me! __________________ twitter: RunMelissaRun

12-21-2011, 02:52 PM	#9
flgirl36 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Port St Lucie, Florida Posts: 78	I am leaning toeards doing this race. I want to hear more details though. __________________ Julie

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12-21-2011, 10:20 AM	#2
APrunner Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NC Posts: 236	I will be there (hopefully), along with Wine and Dine.

12-21-2011, 01:34 PM	#5
jimandami DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Union, KY (Cincinnati) Posts: 1,126	We will actually be in Orlando the 29th anyway because we are leaving on a Disney cruise the 30th so DH and I might do it....not sure yet!

12-21-2011, 02:14 PM	#7
GBBTomorrow DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 900	It sounds like a lot of fun! Has anybody seen a route for it yet? I'm wondering if it goes into any parks other than DHS. DH and I had planned on doing the Food and Wine race to celebrate our 20th anniversary, but this is nice because it gives us two options. We can look at DD's cross country schedule and see which weekend would be better to miss and base our plans on that. I'll be happy to do either race.

12-21-2011, 03:13 PM	#10
hungrygreenhippo Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 439	Well, I'll be doing EEC again and I hadn't planned on making a second trip to WDW next year. But on the other hand I never had a chance to do the old ToT 13k and I've done every inaugural event the past few years so I don't want to break the streak now. Ugh, Disney sure knows how to get my $$$. At least it's a good time of year to visit WDW!

12-21-2011, 03:27 PM	#11
JCH DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 782	I am actually pretty excited about it. I didn't start running until after the ToT 13K. HS is also my favorite park, so I am pretty excited to have a race that goes through it! I would much rather do this race than the W&D, especially after all the problems I kept hearing about it... __________________ Jenn Completed Races: Halloween 5k 2011 Family Fiesta 5k 2012 Princess HM 2012 ToT 10 Miler 2012 WDW Half 2013 Princess HM 2013

12-21-2011, 03:27 PM	#12
paxsarah Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: GA Posts: 298	It's appealing. My first three big races were 10-milers many years ago, so I have a soft spot for the distance. And it's close to my and DH's anniversary, so it would be a good kid-free trip if we could pull it off. Hmm. __________________ Sarah Runs

12-21-2011, 03:55 PM	#13
cewait DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: At the intersection of Ocoee, Winter Garden and Windermere... I hear thunder every night at 10pm Posts: 4,490	I actually like the 10 mile distance. Its long enough that you have to think about energy bleed but still short enough that you can run hard. Not sure that I am running as we have a local 10 miler the following weekend. Plus, I am just not a real night race person. I have to wait for more details before committing. __________________ _________________ Coach Charles NASM-CPT, GFT Perfectly Goofy 2006-2013 Endurance Coach Running Disney since 99 I don't want easy - just possible

12-21-2011, 04:15 PM	#14
goofyinohio DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,259	I'm in. Loved the two 13k's I did. Wish they could somehow incorporate EPCOT somehow into the route, but I'm guessing it will be Studios and Wide World of Sports. __________________ Chris

12-21-2011, 04:52 PM	#15
Duanerice DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Ft Myers Florida Posts: 1,015	I ran the inaugural TOT 13k back in '09 and other than miserable traffic issues, I loved it. What a neat race. Can't do it this year as it;s the same weekend as the Augusta HIM. Bummer as it looks like fun. enjoy, Duane __________________ New Orleans 70.3 April 2013 Haines City 70.3 May 2013 Austin 70.3 October 2013 Goofy January 2014

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