10k??

[tink2007]

Why doesn't Disney have a 10K? I just did the Princess 1/2 but I really love to do 10Ks. Just wondering.

 

[jmasgat]

They used to--Race for the Taste in October, Tower of Terror 13k in October--but they got rid of them (and replaced it with Wine & Dine 1/2). Since Disney has decided that running is a draw, they are doing what they can to maximize the profit. 10k doesn't have the same draw as a "destination/vacation" race as a half marathon. It's not just the race--it's how many people they can entice to make it a vacation (and spend all that money!)

Maura

 

[K80K]

I feel like Disney tried to meet the desire for a 10K by making the Wine&Dine Half relay but neither length is 10K...kind of fell short.

 

[crewmatt]

Yea, they're optimizing how many people they can draw to the parks. More people are willing to travel and make a big event for a half marathon then for a 10k.

 

[stitchfan18]

I agree that a 10k doesn't have the same draw as a 1/2 or full marathon. A 1/2 marathon is the shortest distance I would travel to race in. I do wish they would add 10k distance to marathon weekend, or at least have a timed 5k.

 

[KristinU]

I think running and particularly half marathons are kind of the "in thing" right now. I know a small local trail run that is 13.8 miles changed the billing to "half marathon" this past fall, I assume for a better turnout...and from what I could tell they did get a few more runners.

 

[liznboys]

They've got the ESPN and Expedition Everest Challenge 5K's not attached to a bigger race weekend, seems like a solo 10K event would work to some degree. I might take a WDW trip based on a 10K.

 

[cewait]

Whil I doubt the mousse will ever create a 10k feature, it would be nice if they would add a 10k as a secondary draw.

 

[scoolover]

I would love a 10K option for marathon weekend. I love the excitement of marathon weekend but am not a big fan of the training that it takes to run a decent half of full. I love training to run a fast 10K. It's just the right amount of time I want to put aside for it.

I did run the Race for the Taste in '06 and thought it was a good race. I am not sure I would travel just for that race.

 

[Rose&Mike]

I would love a 10K option for marathon weekend. I love the excitement of marathon weekend but am not a big fan of the training that it takes to run a decent half of full. I love training to run a fast 10K. It's just the right amount of time I want to put aside for it.

I did run the Race for the Taste in '06 and thought it was a good race. I am not sure I would travel just for that race.

I would love a 10k for marathon weekend. I like running 1/2s, but I hate running in the cold, and marathon weekend is so iffy with the temps. But I would totally come for a 10k--quick, fast, hard run. You get to enjoy being there for the weekend without having to commit to running and standing around for hours in the cold. (Yes, I am a wimp and would rather run in heat and humidity than the 30s and 40s.)