Castaway Cay 5k

[PrincessShmoo]

Sweet! I will have to look into it! I can't find much info about it on the runDisney site, any recommendations to find more information?

It isn't an official runDisney event. It's just a fun event that DCL does.

 

[huey578]

Is there a charge to participate in the 5K ?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Is there a charge to participate in the 5K ?

No.

 

[strailys1]

What is a good beach area to have my wife go to for snorkeling and letting my 9 & 11 play on the beach while I run the 5k? I can catch up with them after the run

 

[ajo]

What is a good beach area to have my wife go to for snorkeling and letting my 9 & 11 play on the beach while I run the 5k? I can catch up with them after the run

Your kids can go to Scuttles Cove while you run the 5k. They let the kids of runners check in early on their way to the 5K starting line.

 

[Quellman]

What is a good beach area to have my wife go to for snorkeling and letting my 9 & 11 play on the beach while I run the 5k? I can catch up with them after the run

I recommend right outside the snorkel lagoon, which is also very close to the 5k Start and Finish line!

 

[LSUfan4444]

Last year we were late leaving St Thomas so we got to Castaway Cay late so they decided to do the 5k on the ship. We had massages scheduled on the island and those got cancelled as well which was unfortunate because those were the two things we were looking forward to the most. Hope things go as planned next time around.

 

[EASchechter]

Last year we were late leaving St Thomas so we got to Castaway Cay late so they decided to do the 5k on the ship. We had massages scheduled on the island and those got cancelled as well which was unfortunate because those were the two things we were looking forward to the most. Hope things go as planned next time around.

How did they do the 5K on the ship?

 

[LSUfan4444]

A bunch of laps on deck 4. Looked absolutely miserable.

 

[krr126]

A bunch of laps on deck 4. Looked absolutely miserable.

Oh geez. if it comes to that, I will skip it. LOL

 

[LSUfan4444]

Yeah, running on a steel deck sounded no fun to me whatsoever. I opted for a few miles on the treadmill that day.

 

[BuzzLightyearInTampa]

Yeah, running on a steel deck sounded no fun to me whatsoever. I opted for a few miles on the treadmill that day.

I've run many, many laps on Deck 4 on the Magic, Wonder and Fantasy and it is not steel. On the classic ships it is like a teak wood and on the newer ships it looks similar, but is coated with something. But the prospect of running with a lot of other people would be tough because of the tight squeeze on both ends of the ship.

 

[LSUfan4444]

I've run many, many laps on Deck 4 on the Magic, Wonder and Fantasy and it is not steel

The ship is made of steel. yes, it is covered in places, but it's still steel.

 

[bumbershoot]

I'd rather run on the deck and get a medal than run on a treadmill!

 

[LSUfan4444]

I certainly understand that. I hate the treadmill too...just not as much as running around the boat. lol

 

[Ariel484]

I certainly understand that. I hate the treadmill too...just not as much as running around the boat. lol

So much this! I didn't think anything could be worse than the treadmill...I was wrong.

 

[LSUfan4444]

The one thing I hate about the treadmills at Disney is how they face the side of the ship. I was running the morning we pulled into St Thomas, the ship was swaying left to right (which means I was running up and down) but the objects were moving side to side. It was quite disorienting.

 

[CM Dad]

It isn't an official runDisney event. It's just a fun event that DCL does.

The 5K done for every stop at CC is not an official runDiosney event, but there is a once a year 5K on the island that is an official runDisney event (and that one is not free). If interested, go to http://www.rundisney.com/disneyworld-marathon/ and look for the Castaway Challenge.



Disney Castaway Cay Challenge

Disney Cruise Line 4-night Bahamian Cruise January 9-13, 2017 following Walt Disney World® Marathon January 4-8, 2017


Disney Castaway Cay 5K January 11, 2017

From Parks to Paradise, join the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge!

The Disney Castaway Cay Challenge is an ultimate running adventure, combining one magical 5K event or longer during the 2017 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend (January 4-8, 2017) with a Castaway Cay 5K on Disney Cruise Line's private tropical island in the Bahamas the following week. On Monday, when Marathon Weekend is over, set sail on board the Disney Dream for a 4-night Bahamian Cruise from Port Canaveral. You'll sail to Disney Castaway Cay for your 5K run along sandy white beaches, past swaying palms and sparkling turquoise lagoons, with magical Disney moments to surprise you along the way. It's a runner's paradise in a spectacular island oasis. From parks to paradise…and a dream getaway on board a magical cruise!


Go to Disneycruise.com to book your January 9th, 2017 cruise aboard the Disney Dream today, then register for the Castaway Cay Challenge on Active.com starting April 26 at Noon EST. Availability for the 1/9/17 Disney Dream sailing is limited, please book your cruise before registering for the Castaway Cay Challenge. Be sure to enter your Cruise reservation number when registering for the race.

Castaway Cay 5K Highlights

• 3.1 mile course through Disney Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line's private island in the Bahamas
• Course runs past sparkling lagoons, the harbor, and white sandy beaches
• Surprise Disney magical moments and entertainment on-course

Castaway Cay Participants Receive:

• Castaway Cay Challenge Event T-Shirt
• Commemorative Castaway Cay 5K Finisher Medallion* **
• Commemorative Castaway Cay Challenge Finisher Medal for participating in one Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend 5K or longer event PLUS the Castaway Cay 5K* **
• Post-race refreshments
• Exciting Activities and access to Special Merchandise on board Disney Cruise Line
• Featured Healthy Menu Options on board Disney Cruise Line

*The number of registrations for the 2017 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend races and the Castaway Cay 5K is limited and subject to availability. To be eligible for the Castaway Cay Challenge runners must enter their cruise reservation number at the time of registration for the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge race event. All races are subject to age eligibility requirements and capacity limits. All race registration fees are non-refundable. Runners deferring any 2017 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend 10K or longer races will not be eligible for a Castaway Cay Challenge Finisher Medal. Events/races may be subject to delay, change, or cancellation for inclement weather or other safety concerns.

** A reservation on the January 9, 2017 Disney Dream 4-Night Bahamian Cruise is required in order to participate. Disney Cruise Line availability for the January 9, 2017 is limited. It is recommended that you register for your Disney cruise PRIOR to registering for the Castaway Cay Challenge. If your Disney Castaway Cay Challenge spot is forfeited for any reason, the race fee is non-refundable. Please refer to Disney Cruise Line for cruise refund policies.

 

[strailys1]

I recommend right outside the snorkel lagoon, which is also very close to the 5k Start and Finish line!

Thank you for the information. I will have my wife look for snorkel lagoon.

 

[BuzzLightyearInTampa]

The one thing I hate about the treadmills at Disney is how they face the side of the ship. I was running the morning we pulled into St Thomas, the ship was swaying left to right (which means I was running up and down) but the objects were moving side to side. It was quite disorienting.

That's true on the Fantasy (and I assume the Dream as well), but on the classics they face the front. It makes any movement (if you're brave enough to run on them while the ship is moving) much more natural.