2017 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend

[Princess_Nikki]

I ran the Castaway Cay 5k last November, and I'm registered for the Disneyland 5k on 9/2. Looking forward to doing the Princess 5k also! I'm hoping to be able to register myself and friends early as a DVC member. How do I find out when DVC members are able to register? Will they send a special code or do I just use my member ID?

You will be able to register yourself (and your kids if you have them) early with DVC. Friends? No, unless Disney decides to change that rule.

 

[courtneybeth]

Any advice on finding officially timed races? I'm in the Macon, GA area and am having trouble

Can you drive 2 hours to Savannah? Rock n Roll is doing a race weekend the first weekend of November.
http://www.runrocknroll.com/savannah/the-races/distances/

Half Marathon is on November 5 - current cost to register is $70. Race starts at 7am

 

[LindseyJo22]

Can you drive 2 hours to Savannah? Rock n Roll is doing a race weekend the first weekend of November.
http://www.runrocknroll.com/savannah/the-races/distances/

Half Marathon is on November 5 - current cost to register is $70. Race starts at 7am

I will definitely look into it! I've wanted to go to Savannah anyway, so depending on what's going on that might be a good one Thanks for the info!

 

[courtneybeth]

I will definitely look into it! I've wanted to go to Savannah anyway, so depending on what's going on that might be a good one Thanks for the info!

You're welcome! I'll be there for the race - it's one of the 19+ half marathons I'm running this year

 

[Disney at Heart]

@LindsayJo22 - Macon Labor Day Road Race?

 

[Superdebbie]

The 2017 dates are up on the official PHM page!! http://www.rundisney.com/princess-half-marathon/

Less than a year to go!

Do you know when the registration opens??

 

[Superdebbie]

My first time posting since 2008. Not sure if I am starting a new post or accidentally posting this as a reply (help!) Any walkers out there? I'm thinking of registering for the 2017 Princess 10K and Half-Marathon (Glass Slipper Challenge). I've only done one Disney race (back in 2008 - walked a 15K). I walked my first and only half-marathon last November and my pace was under 15 minutes/mile, so I think I can do it. When does registration open up? I heard one rumor that it is 7/12/16 - anyone else heard this?

 

[Ariel484]

Do you know when the registration opens??

My first time posting since 2008. Not sure if I am starting a new post or accidentally posting this as a reply (help!) Any walkers out there? I'm thinking of registering for the 2017 Princess 10K and Half-Marathon (Glass Slipper Challenge). I've only done one Disney race (back in 2008 - walked a 15K). I walked my first and only half-marathon last November and my pace was under 15 minutes/mile, so I think I can do it. When does registration open up? I heard one rumor that it is 7/12/16 - anyone else heard this?

Regular registration is 7/12/16, early registration (AP/DVC) is 7/5/2016. Both at noon EST.

Plenty of people walk and it never fails to amaze me that people can keep the 16:00/mile required pace while walking...I sure as heck can't!

 

[Ariel484]

Almost 2 months later, I FINALLY got my deferral confirmation from runDisney for GSC (I deferred on January 14). They really mean it when they say it'll take 6-8 weeks!

So I'll definitely be in for 2017.

 

[Superdebbie]

Regular registration is 7/12/16, early registration (AP/DVC) is 7/5/2016. Both at noon EST.

Plenty of people walk and it never fails to amaze me that people can keep the 16:00/mile required pace while walking...I sure as heck can't!

Thank you!

 

[bumbershoot]

You're welcome! I'll be there for the race - it's one of the 19+ half marathons I'm running this year

Wow. Are you already an official Half Fanatic?

 

[courtneybeth]

Wow. Are you already an official Half Fanatic?

I need to sign up and become one. This month has two and next month has three! I clearly qualify!

 

[WishingMom]

Joining in! I've been wanting to do a Princess race for years. Right now I'm leaning towards the 10k as I'm slowly getting back into exercising/running after having a foot injury. Looking forward to training and planning for 2017!

 

[slp1650]

So I convinced my friend to do the Glass Slipper challenge with me! She's doing Star Wars this year and then it'll be my job to keep her running and training for the challenge, but I have her excited!

 

[IrishMel21]

Almost 2 months later, I FINALLY got my deferral confirmation from runDisney for GSC (I deferred on January 14). They really mean it when they say it'll take 6-8 weeks!

So I'll definitely be in for 2017.

Congrats on finally getting your confirmation!

 

[Sailorwife]

I am so excited to join this thread! This has been on my bucket list and I am ready to do it! I am a beginner so I will probably do the 5K with my daughter and then do the 10K by myself. Maybe the half in 2018. I have several 5K races and 2 10K races this summer & fall so I should be ready to go. For me, I think it is more mental than physical! Already love all the good advice on this thread!

 

[courtneybeth]

How likely is it that the proof of time requirements are going to shift to 2:45? Some of the races still say 3:15, while others have said 2:45 (ie: Disneyland Half).

I ask because I just scored my first sub-3:15 race yesterday at RNR DC and I am so happy to finally have something I can use! Granted there's still plenty of room to grow, but it puts a little bit of pressure of a 1:18 finish for a 10K race to get the 2:45 and I'm not quite there. I think I'm about 1:24 right now for the 10K (not official, but practice times).

 

[Ariel484]

How likely is it that the proof of time requirements are going to shift to 2:45? Some of the races still say 3:15, while others have said 2:45 (ie: Disneyland Half).

I ask because I just scored my first sub-3:15 race yesterday at RNR DC and I am so happy to finally have something I can use! Granted there's still plenty of room to grow, but it puts a little bit of pressure of a 1:18 finish for a 10K race to get the 2:45 and I'm not quite there. I think I'm about 1:24 right now for the 10K (not official, but practice times).

Seems pretty likely. That's what they have published for the next race registration (Wine & Dine).

I can't say I understand it...seems like it would make the last few corrals a bit of a mess. But I wouldn't worry about it just yet...just keep improving and doing the best you can.

 

[KateP85]

I'm new to timed races, so forgive my ignorance. Does one have to submit proof of time, or is it just if you wish to be placed in an earlier corral? Which races would one submit a proof of time for, everything from a 5K to a marathon, or just certain distances? What difference does it makes to switch proof of time to 2:45 from 3:15, and what does that mean exactly?

 

[Ariel484]

I'm new to timed races, so forgive my ignorance. Does one have to submit proof of time, or is it just if you wish to be placed in an earlier corral?

You don't have to submit a time. If you don't, you'll be placed in one of the latter starting corrals.

Which races would one submit a proof of time for, everything from a 5K to a marathon, or just certain distances?

Half marathon, marathon, or any challenges. If you have a 5K bib or a 10K bib, you put your anticipated pace and they do corrals that way.

What difference does it makes to switch proof of time to 2:45 from 3:15, and what does that mean exactly?

It means that you would be in an earlier starting corral. runDisney corrals the runners so that the elite runners start first, then the fastest non-elite runners, and so one. So if you submit a faster proof of time, you're in an earlier corral, and you start your race(s) earlier.