2025 Wine and Dine

[fatmanatee]

Merch was bad in general. It felt like they just slapped on the race logos to everything. The words I’d use are “phoned in.” If you told me they were in a transition between designers and encouraged the new person to focus on Marathon because Wine and Dine was going to get what an intern made, I’d believe you. Last year’s was worlds better.

Said this when they first announced the themes but I just didn’t think this was their best effort theme wise. DL took the villains theme for Halloween so I dunno, maybe they ran out of creative juices with six races on the calendar?

I wouldn’t be surprised if they go back to villains next year, since DL isn’t happening. They had some good themes based on W&D though, IIRC one year they had a cute Mickey challenge medal, another I think they did the Three Caballeros at Mexico?

 

[fatmanatee]

Actually the two medals i’m thinking of were the same year. But they were great!

 

[1lilspark]

Actually the two medals i’m thinking of were the same year. But they were great!

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Both those were for the 10th anniversary (well of the 5k/half anyway) and definitely was one of my favorite medal years

 

[Naomeri]

Was Mando in GE? Going to have to be aware, wouldn’t be surprised if he’s also there at Springtime Surprise.

That's where he was earlier this year, either MW or SS. Early in GE, way off to the side where you can't see him or the line. On the one hand, it makes sense to have him away from the course because the line probably gets nuts, but on the other hand, they need to have a CM with a big flashing arrow (or a lightsaber )