Disney 5K Family Run - Anyone doing it?

[MamaCrush]

My number is 1712! Waivers, corral info, etc. are on the rundisney site now!

 

[tcmata]

Do they have photographers at the finish line for the 5K races?? TIA

 

[PureTcrazy]

My brother and I just registered for the 5K in January! I am so excited! We are also doing the CP25K! Please post your info about the October 5K!

 

[cewait]

Question for Disney 5K experienced runners... How does the start work at these? Are their corrals, or another way of organizing pace groups? Having never done this before, I want to make sure I know how to find my spot. While I know I'll be at the back laughing I would like to toward the front of the slowest folks, if you know what I mean??

Also-- how many folks should I expect to show up for the race?? I'm starting to have nightmares where I can't find the start line, get lost in a sea of people, etc. You know, the usual anxiety kinds of dreams!

As previously posted the race lineup is more on an honor system than a strict corral system like the longer/larger races. Your best bet when lining up is to just visit with those around you to assure you are getting into the right area. Do not just line up near the front unless you are running a sub-6 pace. Regardless of everyone’s best intentions, there will be slower folks within the first couple hundred starters and fast folks near the middle to back. Expect that you will be passed by lots of folks as well as passing lots of folks in the first half mile of the race. If you know you are near the slower end of the race I would start in the last 20% of the crowd. That will put you in front of the slower crowd.

If you're running solo, is there someone to take your picture with the character, or should I just keep moving?

Yes, all characters will have a handler that can help take a photo. Just make sure your camera is ready to shoot as you approach the front of the line.

Do they have photographers at the finish line for the 5K races?? TIA

Yes, ASI will have folks in the middle of the race as well as at the finish line.