2014 DL Avengers Half Marathon Weekend 11/14-11/16!!!

[kirstie101]

i wish they would answer me about tickets having ee or mm or not.

Have you tried calling them on the phone? Or maybe asking on their facebook page?

 

[VickiHD]

It was GORGEOUS!!! The 1st mile was downhill to the water, then under the bridge. Then we snaked back up to the top, which is soooo much easier than the straight up hill for the SF 1/2 & Marathon and Nike. There was low fog covering the road part of the bridge when we ran across, but not cold or windy. Heard the barges but didn't see them until we were right over them. But once we were off the bridge, sun was back out again. After that, we went through a tunnel directly under the top which was kinda cool and downhill to the water again. I think the best part was right after we crossed under and before the downhill, you were facing downtown and could see the water, Palace of Fine Arts and teh skyline, absolutely beautiful. We went along Fort Mason to the bottom edge of the bridge and the turned around up Marina green into Aquatic Park across from Ghiradelli Square. It was a great race, and nice distance, with the hill and 2 semi-big downhills you felt like you got a good run in but nothing tiring. They had some booths in the park and leading you down to Pier 39 and I think you could get some discounts there. The shirt deisgn is really nice and they had a medal if you submitted a time and got a PR. You should do that one next year!

But driving home, we crossed on Hayes Street and I saw the Bay to Breakers Hill. I am determined to run up that whole hill this year if it kills me! Well... that and not see any nekkid people, but we know that's not going to happen.

It sounds great !!! I've got runners envy right now.

Oh that Bay to Breaker Hill---YEARS ago I did run very slowly up that darn thing.....that's when it helps to have the naked runners next to you...to get away from them.

I'm giving my PT a "hard" time...telling her my running shoes are collecting a lot of dust.....she's not backing down at all. Still need to wait to get back out there.

 

[yupikgal]

We will be there from 18-22nd, hoping extra crowds will be done by the time we get there..chose this time for lower crowds (sigh)

 

[kim3339]

Oh that Bay to Breaker Hill---YEARS ago I did run very slowly up that darn thing.....that's when it helps to have the naked runners next to you...to get away from them.

I'm giving my PT a "hard" time...telling her my running shoes are collecting a lot of dust.....she's not backing down at all. Still need to wait to get back out there.

One should never know this, but about 1/2 way through B2B last year, I learned a tip ~ when you get the sudden overpowering smell of suntan lotion, it's probably a naked person coming up behind you. But at least you know to avert your eyes.

Fingers crossed you can get out there soon! Can you do any other cardio like bike or swimming?

 

[kim3339]

I found the new section on Get Travel for the Park Tix and hotels. I put the link in the 1st main post if anyone needs it. If you can't register in time or sells out before you get a chance, they will also have a limited number of bibs for the 1/2. The 1/2 is $282 and that includes a 1day/1park ticket.

 

[kirstie101]

I found the new section on Get Travel for the Park Tix and hotels. I put the link in the 1st main post if anyone needs it. If you can't register in time or sells out before you get a chance, they will also have a limited number of bibs for the 1/2, 5k and kids races. The 1/2 is $282 and that includes a 1day/1park ticket and the 5k is $80.

Just wanted to add that though their website does state they're selling 5K bibs, I received an email from them stating they actually did not have the 5K bibs, just bibs for the Half.

Heres a copy and paste:
We have a limited number of bibs available for the ½ Marathon . The ½ Marathon is $282 per runner and comes with a 1Day/1Park theme park ticket. You can upgrade that ticket to a multi-day ticket, down the road, if you would like to do so. Unfortunately, we do not have any 5K bibs. If interested in the 5K race, you would have to try and get registered for that particular race through the Run Disney website. The ½ Marathon bibs are given out on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to secure your ½ bibs/bibs, please complete the attached “Quick Book” form and email it back to me right away. You can type or write your bib request on the form and fill out the hotel section, if requesting a Disney Resort property. If you would like to wait to book your hotel, we can add the hotel to your account at a later time. You have to pay for the bibs at the time you submit the “Quick Book” form. If you don’t want to write your credit card on the form, I will have to call you as soon as I receive the form, to obtain payment for the bib/bibs. Race registrations are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable to a different race. We also have the 3 Disney Resort hotels and several off-property, good neighbor hotels available for the event weekend. The Disney Resort hotels are on a 2 night minimum stay. Thank you.

 

[ten6mom]

Thank you all so much for this information. I am going to try to get registered for my first ever 5K tomorrow!

 

[mickeymom629]

Just wanted to add that though their website does state they're selling 5K bibs, I received an email from them stating they actually did not have the 5K bibs, just bibs for the Half.

Heres a copy and paste:
We have a limited number of bibs available for the ½ Marathon . The ½ Marathon is $282 per runner and comes with a 1Day/1Park theme park ticket. You can upgrade that ticket to a multi-day ticket, down the road, if you would like to do so. Unfortunately, we do not have any 5K bibs. If interested in the 5K race, you would have to try and get registered for that particular race through the Run Disney website. The ½ Marathon bibs are given out on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to secure your ½ bibs/bibs, please complete the attached “Quick Book” form and email it back to me right away. You can type or write your bib request on the form and fill out the hotel section, if requesting a Disney Resort property. If you would like to wait to book your hotel, we can add the hotel to your account at a later time. You have to pay for the bibs at the time you submit the “Quick Book” form. If you don’t want to write your credit card on the form, I will have to call you as soon as I receive the form, to obtain payment for the bib/bibs. Race registrations are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deferrable to a different race. We also have the 3 Disney Resort hotels and several off-property, good neighbor hotels available for the event weekend. The Disney Resort hotels are on a 2 night minimum stay. Thank you.

Is this something someone can do after the 25th? Sorry, this is new to me. I've done the WDW Princess twice, but no marathons in DL yet. I'm hoping to sign DD and I up tomorrow via DVC.

 

[kim3339]

Just wanted to add that though their website does state they're selling 5K bibs, I received an email from them stating they actually did not have the 5K bibs, just bibs for the Half.

Oohhhh! Thanks for that. I'll edit the post.

Is this something someone can do after the 25th? Sorry, this is new to me. I've done the WDW Princess twice, but no marathons in DL yet. I'm hoping to sign DD and I up tomorrow via DVC.

The bibs through Get Travel were just in case reg sells out before people had a chance to get in before it sells out. They've had 5k and kid races available. But for park tix and hotels, they have stuff available until the race.

 

[VickiHD]

One should never know this, but about 1/2 way through B2B last year, I learned a tip ~ when you get the sudden overpowering smell of suntan lotion, it's probably a naked person coming up behind you. But at least you know to avert your eyes.

Fingers crossed you can get out there soon! Can you do any other cardio like bike or swimming?

Too funny !!!!!!!!!

The bike is strongly recommended. I just may have to join a gym for a couple of months. Forget swimming--I'm a lost cause.

 

[JadeDarkstar]

im going to be signing up next Tuesday at school exactly at 9am

 

[kim3339]

im going to be signing up next Tuesday at school exactly at 9am

Yay!!! I was just coming on to see if you could, b/c the ap/DVC 5k spots sold out in1/2 hour. The 1/2 too, but I know you were looking for the5k.

 

[mickeymom629]

DD and I are signed up for the 1/2!! Phew, that was exciting!

 

[kirstie101]

I'm in for the Half and DD is down for the kids race!
Skipping the 5K...for now. Hopefully I wont cave and register next week lol

 

[Belle Ella]

I am trying so, so, so hard not to register. Ahhh. It's gonna drive me nuts.

 

[kirstie101]

Anyone else not get their confirmation emails yet?
I got mine for the half but haven't seen one for DDs kids race yet.

 

[StephNJer]

I'm all registered to run the Half! Can't wait!

 

[sanibel93]

Daughter got signed up for the 1/2, did not want to do the 5K, she might change her mind next week!! She did get her confirmation email!

 

[tiki23]

DD and I are signed up for the Half and 5K - so excited!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

how are ppl signing up early? I am acutely staying here Tuesday till after i sign up i shouldn't be late for class but if i am it will be only 15 mins and i already told my teacher lol so i'm set for Tuesday