Marathon Weekend 2016

[Simba's Mom]

And DH is in for the Dopey! Did it take about 30 mins to sell out?

 

[Ariel484]

Yeah for some reason they greyed out the 10k as closed but didn't lock Dopey for 10 minutes after the twitter announcement. I had a bad experience doing AP registration for PHM, so I'm extra sensitive to the feeling of filling out the form and then wondering why it won't take your payment!

Liking because I agree with what you're saying about the greying out/Twitter stuff...not because you got shut out of PHM during AP registration. That stinks.

 

[Ariel484]

The info they have on the AP page keeps changing. I saw that the marathon spots were 50% full and that the half and Goofy spots were 55% full...then I refresh and all the percentages go away.

 

[Ariel484]

And DH is in for the Dopey! Did it take about 30 mins to sell out?

A little less than 30 minutes, yep.

 

[heyitsmejosh]

And DH is in for the Dopey! Did it take about 30 mins to sell out?

it was less than 30 probably closer to 20

 

[austin&pipermom]

Well I guess I have to wait, my payment was being processed at 12:15, but it never went through. What is the best browser to use when signing up?

 

[heyitsmejosh]

Well I guess I have to wait, my payment was being processed at 12:15, but it never went through. What is the best browser to use when signing up?

both my girlfriend and i used chrome with no issues.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Liking because I agree with what you're saying about the greying out/Twitter stuff...not because you got shut out of PHM during AP registration. That stinks.

Ooops I misspoke - W&D was the problematic registration, not PHM (though that was a hoot last year too). But it was such an ordeal I got rundisney to do the impossible. They made an exception! I'm an attorney and I had my very first court hearing the next day. I legitimately said aloud to myself, if you can get rundisney to let you in, you can do ANYTHING.

I'm really surprised these are taking this long to sell out actually - but again, I was ground zero for W&D so I'm probably skewed. With so many races in one weekend too I guess that affects it more.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Well I guess I have to wait, my payment was being processed at 12:15, but it never went through. What is the best browser to use when signing up?

Just use the direct to active links @Keels masterfully finds - it helped almost everyone in the W&D forum get in with no problems!

 

[StarGirl11]

Heads up two things about MarathonFoto. First, if you want the video they take during the Marathon, you have to place your order fairly soon after the race because they do remove those (found that after talking to a representative). Second, they are bad at placing their unidentified photos where they are actually supposed to go. Sorting through the unidentified for any leftover photos of mine before I order and man are some in the wrong spots.

 

[Ariel484]

Well I guess I have to wait, my payment was being processed at 12:15, but it never went through. What is the best browser to use when signing up?

Sorry you didn't get in today! I've used Chrome in the past and it has worked well for me.

Ooops I misspoke - W&D was the problematic registration, not PHM (though that was a hoot last year too). But it was such an ordeal I got rundisney to do the impossible. They made an exception! I'm an attorney and I had my very first court hearing the next day. I legitimately said aloud to myself, if you can get rundisney to let you in, you can do ANYTHING.

I'm really surprised these are taking this long to sell out actually - but again, I was ground zero for W&D so I'm probably skewed. With so many races in one weekend too I guess that affects it more.

Ah, I remember reading about that! Said to hear you say that about PHM since I'll be trying to register for the Glass Slipper Challenge in the summer...too funny about your court pep talk!

I think at this point I have come to expect the 10Ks to go first, followed by the challenges, then the 5Ks next (mostly because there are less spots)...I'd assume the half marathon will fill next. I think there have just been so many race registrations lately, right in a row, that people have had to make some decisions. I'm sure there are those that have signed up for Wine & Dine AND Avengers AND this weekend, but most probably just picked one and don't want to/can't pay for all of these so close together.

 

[Kathymford]

So, my group is in: one Dopey, two 1/2 marathons, and one full marathon! So excited!! This will be my 2nd half marathon (by then), but first in FL. I would rather it be cold than humid. The humidity sucks the air right out of me!

 

[twinsouvenirs]

Yup it is a blessing for WDW races...and a curse for pretty much every other moment in Cleveland that isn't June or July!

Soooo true, fellow Clevelander!

I missed the registration for the 10k and I'll have to try again for general registration. Last year it sold out in about 1.5 hrs, I think. Can you snag multiple spots initially when you sign up (for yourself and another runner) or do you have to sign them up one at a time?

 

[twinsouvenirs]

Just so I can search it next year.... at 1:58 EST:

• Walt Disney World® Marathon presented by Cigna® - 50%

• Walt Disney World® Half Marathon presented by Cigna® - 55%

• Dopey Challenge presented by Cigna® - EARLY REGISTRATION SOLD OUT

• Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge presented by Cigna® - 55%

• Walt Disney World® 10K - EARLY REGISTRATION SOLD OUT

• Walt Disney World® 5K - EARLY REGISTRATION SOLD OUT

• runDisney Kids Races - 50%
  • Dashes – Thursday, January 7, 2016
  • Dashes – Friday, January 8, 2016
  • Dashes – Saturday, January 9, 2016
  • Mickey Mile – Thursday, January 7, 2016
  • Mickey Mile – Friday, January 8, 2016
  • Mickey Mile – Saturday, January 9, 2016

 

[SunDial]

You're just following me around aren't you,last year Goofy,the full this year.My payment went through but the email conf hasn't shown up yet.

And I know you will follow for the 2018 Dopey.

I have not looked in my emails yet but did confirm the registration on RD's site.
I have also started training for my first Sprint Triathlon in August. That should go well in our summer heat

 

[Ariel484]

@twinsouvenirs - gotta do each one separately. I've heard of people using multiple computers for this.

(Go Tribe. )

 

[PrincessV]

I heard it was cold for marathon weekend last year (is that true?)

Yep, it was a chilly race weekend! This Floridian wore 2 layers for both the 10K and Half. BUT that means nothing for 2016 - our winter temps can literally be anything from 20-85!

If there is anyone who can calm my nerves and tell me how amazing an experience this will be, I am betting it is you guys!

Its my favorite rD weekend, by far

What is the best browser to use when signing up?

I've never had a problem using Chrome.

 

[PrincessV]

Looks like I'm in again for the 10K and Half - I tried to talk myself out of both, but couldn't do it. I love this weekend too much!

 

[RunRunRun]

So I noticed that if I click on one of the links posted here for early registration it takes me to a registration page. Can I use them and register if I am not an AP holder or member of DVC?

 

[SunDial]

Another Chrome user with no issues. Going thru AP link to Rd, Active had my info ready to populate most of the fields. Made it easy.