Disneyland Half Marathon 2024

[andremo]

Hey all - better to submit an extremely fast 5k or full marathon for POT? Or should I attempt to run a 10k? I dont think I'll get a half in with my training plan before cut off. I just ran a marathon this past weekend.

My 5k time is sub 24:30. Marathon is 4:25.

 

[Novatrix]

Hey all - better to submit an extremely fast 5k or full marathon for POT? Or should I attempt to run a 10k? I dont think I'll get a half in with my training plan before cut off. I just ran a marathon this past weekend.

My 5k time is sub 24:30. Marathon is 4:25.

Only 10ks and longer will count for POT for this race weekend. If you can, I'd recommend finding a 10k, 10 miler or half to run before the deadline for a POT.

5ks are never used for rundisney POT.

 

[andremo]

Only 10ks and longer will count for POT for this race weekend. If you can, I'd recommend finding a 10k, 10 miler or half to run before the deadline for a POT.

5ks are never used for rundisney POT.

helpful! at the very least I have my marathon

 

[Naomeri]

helpful! at the very least I have my marathon

In case you want to know approximately what to shoot for in shorter races, one of our DisBoarders has set up a great chart on this thread. It looks like your 4:25 marathon would probably get you into Corral B

 

[fatmanatee]

helpful! at the very least I have my marathon

I think you could def get into Corral A if you could find a 10k, given your 5k pace.

 

[Grabnar]

Anyone stayed at the Westin before? I think I'm going to switch my reservation from the GCH to there because it'll save me $2700...

 

[Disneyhanna]

Anyone stayed at the Westin before? I think I'm going to switch my reservation from the GCH to there because it'll save me $2700...

I haven’t but it’s on Amex’s FHR collection and I really wish I could book it for the race weekend, but 2024 can’t be booked through Amex yet. I’ve heard mostly good reviews, and I like that it’s closer to the Disneyland Hotel. I’m tired of staying on Harbour but I’m keeping my HoJo cheap rate for now.

 

[Grabnar]

I haven’t but it’s on Amex’s FHR collection and I really wish I could book it for the race weekend, but 2024 can’t be booked through Amex yet. I’ve heard mostly good reviews, and I like that it’s closer to the Disneyland Hotel. I’m tired of staying on Harbour but I’m keeping my HoJo cheap rate for now.

Ended up going with the Westin, the extra cash saved will more than pay for the rest of my trip to WDW and DL including tickets and food. Was even able to get a suite with a huge soaking tub for the same price which will be really nice coming straight off of Dopey.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

Hi y’all! I wanted to pose a WAFDL since my costume top arrived last week. Have y’all started thinking about costumes? I’m going dragon Maleficent and not because of Murphy . I have proof that my custom skirt was ordered in March

 

[DopeyBadger]

My daughter and I have settled on Mike and Marty Wazowski for the Disneyland 5k costumes. I've written a bit about the preliminary progress in my training journal and am starting to gather supplies (link).

 

[Naomeri]

WAFDL: I have my costumes like, 75% done already.

 

[DopeyRunner486]

I just got done with a perfect season worth of costumes, I need a solid month off from costume thinking lol. I have some ideas tho.

 

[Amyunder]

Im debating between matching the characters or doing Louisa. I really like the Mickey Minnie outfits on the theme design but it's just kind of running clothes. I'm dying for an excuse to do Louisa but I feel like her moment is W&D and I'm not doing it because of MW and this race. Good thing I have a couple months

 

[AmericanItGirl]

Wadfl: I’ll be wearing a Hydra Academy phys Ed outfit (shorts and tshirt) that I splurged on at a Propstore auction for Agents of Shield. I just found an Etsy store that makes Agent Phil Coulson onesies, so that’s my baby-to-be’s Halloween costume and netting me at the finish line outfit sorted (I want something coordinated for post-race photos).

 

[TarynM]

For one of our runs, my friend and I are going to do Aurora inspired, me wearing pink and her wearing blue. Our other one, I'm going with Minnie inspired and she's going with Daisy. At least, these are our thoughts for right now hahaha.

 

[Disneyhanna]

I have no idea what to do for costumes. I wore red and yellow and Pooh ears for Princess this year so I plan to re-use that. I am worried about packing space. I squeezed all of my luggage into my carry on and 49lb check bag for Dopey this year and it was a struggle. Since I am going straight to Disneyland from WDW next year I am going to have to get crafty with luggage (and do laundry) or just do two check bags. Delta was nice enough to gift me silver and I have enough upcoming travel to have it extended through January, so now I think I get two free 70lb bags. But the thought of lugging two check bags and a carry on feels embarrassing, but my work laptop/gear and running outfits (and shoes) just take so much room. Plus 6 sets of throwaway clothes! And Anaheim is often so cold in January, so layers...phew. So costumes are mostly Disneybounding for me. I would like to do a Vanellope costume (black hair) and DL seems like a good opportunity given the sweatshirt/tights and weather being (usually) cooler.

 

[Novatrix]

Since I'm doing both Goofy during Marathon weekend and Dumbo at Disneyland, I was thinking of tying into the 100 years theme.

For MW weekend half 100 years costume Donald and 100 years costume Mickey for the marathon.

Then OG Donald for the 10k at Disneyland and Steamboat Willie Mickey for the half.

 

[rowan1813]

I have no idea for costumes. My friend and I would like to match but none of our ideas that we throw out to each other, the other likes. We were Elastigirl and Mr. (Ms.) Incredible for our last 5K in 2017. We haven't talked about costume ideas in a while. We should probably start doing that again.

 

[nekonekoneko]

Hey guys.

I must apologize for my absence the last week and a half. I said a couple weeks ago I was a bit under the weather. It blew up pretty bad, and I ended up in the hospital. I was poking around a little while I was getting medical attention, but I couldn't do anything too sustained.

I'm doing better, now. I'm not 100%, but I was released earlier today. So I hope I'm good, I just have to keep a few things monitored.

 

[Neon Cactus]

Hey guys.

I must apologize for my absence the last week and a half. I said a couple weeks ago I was a bit under the weather. It blew up pretty bad, and I ended up in the hospital. I was poking around a little while I was getting medical attention, but I couldn't do anything too sustained.

I'm doing better, now. I'm not 100%, but I was released earlier today. So I hope I'm good, I just have to keep a few things monitored.

Glad you’re home and hope you feel better!