Anyone do a Disney 5K and get ticket/hotel discounts?

[Jlampley]

My husband is considering running the Champion ESPN 5k at HS in Feb 2011. We've been to Disney many times but have never participated in a group activity that advertises discount hotel rates and 1-day as well as multi-day ticket discounts. The details for this run are not up yet but in order to decide if we want to do this we kind of need round numbers or a general idea of the level of discount offered. Anyone participated in one of these and can remember if the discounts were worth while? Any info is appreciated.

BTW, they are also offering the free food option during that weekend, so I'm trying to weigh my options.
Thx.

 

[mytripsandraces]

I did the Champion 5k this year, but I used the Expedia rate, because it was cheaper. I think I paid about $105 before taxes. The main thing is that you have to stay at a host hotel to get the discount and for race day transportation. It'll probably be All Star Sports and Caribbean Beach (or, maybe, Coronado Springs). I have an annual pass, so I didn't need the tickets, but I think it was a pretty good deal.

 

[lovetoscrap]

There is a subforum of our WISH board where many of the racers meet and talk. You can probably get some more information there. http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=109 (and find some racing buddies!)

 

[Jlampley]

Thanks so much guys! I hope it works out. I'd love to see WDW is February!

 

[mytripsandraces]

Thanks so much guys! I hope it works out. I'd love to see WDW is February!

They moved it to March this year. I think they traded places with the Princess Half.