Chicago Marathon 2018 (Oct 7th) DIS Meet Race!

[camaker]

I'm registered for the lottery, as well. Fingers crossed!

 

[roxymama]

Oh man I applied from the magical express. I hope that helps!

 

[courtneybeth]

Application submitted for the drawing.

Come on December 12th... fingers crossed for all of us to get good news.

 

[ZellyB]

So, in reading @DopeyBadger 's thread, he has the hotel info in there for Chicago. So, if you look at some of the websites directly, they show no availability, but I'm guessing that's because they are blocked out for the official race accommodation process. Sound right? So, if you really want to stay at a particular (and likely popular) hotel, is it better to just go ahead and book something now even without knowing if you are in? It looks like you can cancel without penalty easily enough. And, yes, I'm really asking this question right now.

If we end up getting in, I think we would make this an extended weekend trip anyway. We love Chicago regardless and it's a great excuse to make it a running vacation.

 

[cburnett11]

So, if you look at some of the websites directly, they show no availability, but I'm guessing that's because they are blocked out for the official race accommodation process. Sound right?

Yes, that's how it works in Chicago.

 

[DopeyBadger]

So, in reading @DopeyBadger 's thread, he has the hotel info in there for Chicago. So, if you look at some of the websites directly, they show no availability, but I'm guessing that's because they are blocked out for the official race accommodation process. Sound right? So, if you really want to stay at a particular (and likely popular) hotel, is it better to just go ahead and book something now even without knowing if you are in? It looks like you can cancel without penalty easily enough. And, yes, I'm really asking this question right now.

If we end up getting in, I think we would make this an extended weekend trip anyway. We love Chicago regardless and it's a great excuse to make it a running vacation.

Here's the chart I put together on my running journal.



Seems straight forward that you can cancel "non-pre-pay" up till 72 hrs prior to the race and not incur any costs. So you could get a cheaper room with "pre-paid" if you wait till you know you're in (but then non-refundable) or just go ahead and book now/cancel later with no issue on a slightly more expensive room. Not all hotels have pre-paid vs non-pre-paid.

 

[michigandergirl]

Application submitted!!!

 

[DopeyBadger]

@canglim52 just signed up for the lottery as well, after some convincing...

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

Just registered Mrs CheapRunner

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

Soo, does this mean I actually have to run a marathon now if I get selected?!

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

Also, my credit card won't be charged anything until or if I'm selected, correct?

 

[rteetz]

Also, my credit card won't be charged anything until or if I'm selected, correct?

Correct.

 

[DopeyBadger]

Woot Woot!

 

[FFigawi]

I've got a week or two to decide if I want to use my entry from my 2017 deferral. Hmmmmmmm.

 

[ZellyB]

I've got a week or two to decide if I want to use my entry from my 2017 deferral. Hmmmmmmm.

You know you want to!

 

[camaker]

I've got a week or two to decide if I want to use my entry from my 2017 deferral. Hmmmmmmm.

Hmmm... Maybe you can leverage using your deferred entry into guilting @roxymama into registering for Dopey 2019. Just a thought...

 

[FFigawi]

Hmmm... Maybe you can leverage using your deferred entry into guilting @roxymama into registering for Dopey 2019. Just a thought...

I would never* even dream of such underhanded tactics.

Spoiler: *

Who am I kidding. Of course I would!

 

[roxymama]

I would never* even dream of such underhanded tactics.

Spoiler: *

Who am I kidding. Of course I would!

Spoiler: Spoiler

Have I ever told you about the hundreds of hard to find craft stouts and bourbon barrel aged brews I have at home? #bribery

 

[FFigawi]

Spoiler: Spoiler

Have I ever told you about the hundreds of hard to find craft stouts and bourbon barrel aged brews I have at home? #bribery

Spoiler: Bribery

 

[garneska]

Finally.