Disney's Endurance Series

[swim-mom]

Like the Minnie anyone can run the race. Disney call the men that they are running for a women in their lives(ie mother, wife, etc). They want everyones money.

Thank you for all of your help

If I can get myself on a program, I am going to consider it. Since the races never closes, it only makes it better!!!

Again, thank you!

 

[windwalker]

I don't want to play in the mud with you

Rent Stripes and I would like to be John Candy if I was going to play in the mud

Isn't that the part where he says, "We're not gay but willing to learn". Just before the pretty girl beats the crap out of him in the mud pit?

Evil Panda

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Isn't that the part where he says, "We're not gay but willing to learn". Just before the pretty girl beats the crap out of him in the mud pit?

Evil Panda

But who wins in the end.....

 

[TnTsParty]

So I am hoping that what Robert says is true and that the Minnie never fills - because the way money is lately its going to be awhile before I can get the money to register. I definately don't want to miss the Minnie. I am hoping my neice is able to do the 5k with me but I want to do both races.

As far as the Muddy Buddy - my DH mentioned something about it the other day. I just don't like that its the weekend after the Minnie - I don't know if I can swing 2 trips that close together.

 

[wfloyd]

This race never fills? Is that the reason why they are ending it this year? Is there anything taking its place?

They have had the race for 2 years now. The first year it was full and the second year it wasn't. I guess the trend is it won't fill up but you can never be sure. I don't think RFTT fills up either so it isn't like all their races fill up.

So I am hoping that what Robert says is true and that the Minnie never fills - because the way money is lately its going to be awhile before I can get the money to register. I definately don't want to miss the Minnie. I am hoping my neice is able to do the 5k with me but I want to do both races.

As far as the Muddy Buddy - my DH mentioned something about it the other day. I just don't like that its the weekend after the Minnie - I don't know if I can swing 2 trips that close together.

Well the obvious solution is to just stay the week in between them. That way you only have to make one trip.

Bill

 

[TnTsParty]

They have had the race for 2 years now. The first year it was full and the second year it wasn't. I guess the trend is it won't fill up but you can never be sure. I don't think RFTT fills up either so it isn't like all their races fill up.



Well the obvious solution is to just stay the week in between them. That way you only have to make one trip.

Bill

So I guess it looks like the Inuguaral races fill up and then the years after they don't (well besides the Marathon and the half)

And that would be nice to stay a whole week at WDW - I have never done that before - my longest stay so far is 4 nights. I would be on but I don't think my bank account would agree with that!!! LOL

 

[swim-mom]

Sorry to be a bother, BUT:

1 - how are the crowds for this?
2 - is it worth staying the whole weekend for the expo? or is the expo nothing?

I know that I have a million questions, but this is all new to me AND my friend said that she is now willing to do it with me

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Sorry to be a bother, BUT:

1 - how are the crowds for this?
2 - is it worth staying the whole weekend for the expo? or is the expo nothing?

I know that I have a million questions, but this is all new to me AND my friend said that she is now willing to do it with me

1. The crowds around the parks are pretty big(by my standards) because Flower & Garden plus some schools being out(at least a woman at our table at Biergarten mentioned).

2. The expo really isn't anything at all. Especially compared to the marathon weekend. Check out my photos on my website http://www.disneyrunning.com/07minniephotorm.html

Keep asking questions!

 

[swim-mom]

1. The crowds around the parks are pretty big(by my standards) because Flower & Garden plus some schools being out(at least a woman at our table at Biergarten mentioned).

2. The expo really isn't anything at all. Especially compared to the marathon weekend. Check out my photos on my website http://www.disneyrunning.com/07minniephotorm.html

Keep asking questions!

Your photos make everything so REAL!! It looks like you and everyone else really had a great time, most important your pictures reflect that everyone regardless of their shape and/or size can do it

I honestly think for me personally the 15K is what I can handle, the 1/2 maybe next year depending if I can do this.

Have you ever done the 5K and the 15K back to back?

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Your photos make everything so REAL!! It looks like you and everyone else really had a great time, most important your pictures reflect that everyone regardless of their shape and/or size can do it

I honestly think for me personally the 15K is what I can handle, the 1/2 maybe next year depending if I can do this.

Have you ever done the 5K and the 15K back to back?

We did both races this year. This year the 5K was at DTD, SSR, and OKW. 2008 it will be at EPCOT. Very fun doing both races and if you come to do one, you have to do both

Here are my pics from the 5K http://www.disneyrunning.com/07minniephotorm1.html and the 15K http://www.disneyrunning.com/07minnie15kphotorm.html .

 

[swim-mom]

We did both races this year. This year the 5K was at DTD, SSR, and OKW. 2008 it will be at EPCOT. Very fun doing both races and if you come to do one, you have to do both

Here are my pics from the 5K http://www.disneyrunning.com/07minniephotorm1.html and the 15K http://www.disneyrunning.com/07minnie15kphotorm.html .

My only thing that may be a problem is the money. In Sept we were in Disney for 9 days, we are DVC members which is great. We have an exchange student from Germany and we wanted to show her the love of Disney (and she too is in love with Disney). Plus, we are going back this month too for 5 days. And lastly as a DVC member my points are gone (with 2 trips), and I won't have any available until after Sept.

If my girlfriend goes with me, and I leave DH and 4 children (exchange student will be back in Germany) the cost won't be too bad. However, if my whole family goes that is when things get expensive.

Are their packages for this event?

 

[ultramickeymouse]

My only thing that may be a problem is the money. In Sept we were in Disney for 9 days, we are DVC members which is great. We have an exchange student from Germany and we wanted to show her the love of Disney (and she too is in love with Disney). Plus, we are going back this month too for 5 days. And lastly as a DVC member my points are gone (with 2 trips), and I won't have any available until after Sept.

If my girlfriend goes with me, and I leave DH and 4 children (exchange student will be back in Germany) the cost won't be too bad. However, if my whole family goes that is when things get expensive.

Are their packages for this event?

Anthony Travel is the official group for the Minnie. They have some different options at http://www.anthonytravel.com/minniemarathon08.cfm .

I have the DVC Minnie app on my website at http://www.disneyrunning.com/MinnieMarathonCastDVC08RegForm.pdf . At least you could save $5 per race.

 

[swim-mom]

Thank you again, last question I promise!

What is with the Princess package? Is there something else going on, I remember you saying that a Princess Marathon is next year (possibly) or is that what the perks are called if you book through Anthony travel?

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Thank you again, last question I promise!

What is with the Princess package? Is there something else going on, I remember you saying that a Princess Marathon is next year (possibly) or is that what the perks are called if you book through Anthony travel?

Here is what is included in the Princess Package(according to AT) listed below. The Princess 1/2 marathon is the new race in 09. Totally different from the Princess Package.

Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend Princess Package includes:
Accommodations
Accommodations for two (2) or three (3) nights at Disney?s Animal Kingdom® Lodge.



2-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket*
Your 2-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket includes admission to ONE of the following theme parks for each day of the ticket: Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney?s-MGM Studios and Disney?s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.
OR
Upgrade Your Package to include any Theme Park Ticket option!*
CLICK HERE to learn more about specially-priced Theme Park Tickets options available exclusively through Anthony Travel.

Transportation
Roundtrip Transportation between Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and all Disney's Minnie Marathon Weekend Races and Princess Package events.

IllumiNations Dessert Party at Epcot®
Gather on the shore of World Showcase Lagoon for a private evening to view IllumiNations, a rhapsody of laser, lights, fountains, music, and fireworks, which encompasses all of the World Showcase Lagoon. Italy Isola is located on a beautiful bridged island, directly in front of the Italy Courtyard.



VIP Access to the Princess Hospitality Suite
Get VIP access to the Hospitality Suite and refuel during operating hours! Enjoy an evening snack on Friday and Saturday and breakfast on Saturday and Sunday.

Commemorative Gift
A specially-selected memento of your Minnie Marathon Weekend experience is included with the Princess Package.

Plus, Anthony Travel On-Site Assistance!

 

[westcliffemom]

I enjoyed the expo for the Minnie weekend. I've never been for marathon, but it was a decent size. It was geared toward women, with Her Sports & Fitness, Gracies Gear, Keep Moving, Adventure Babe there with booths. There were different speakers & demos. It was a neat experience.

 

[nezy]

www.disneyrunning.com/07Minnie_5K_Coursemap.pdf

I clicked on the link to find out the course map(above) but I do not know where this is.
So what am I looking at in this map? Help!

 

[ultramickeymouse]

www.disneyrunning.com/07Minnie_5K_Coursemap.pdf

I clicked on the link to find out the course map(above) but I do not know where this is.
So what am I looking at in this map? Help!

This is the 07 5K map that ran from DTD to SSR by OKW to West End. The 2008 5K course will be different as it will be run through EPCOT. I expect the course to look very close to this map http://www.disneyrunning.com/07NKF5KCourseMap.pdf which was another 5K run throught EPCOT.

 

[TnTsParty]

The map for the 08 5k is now back up. But now it appears the 15k map is missing. Go figure.

Yes Robert the map you posted is the same as the one that they show for the Go Red for Women 5k Sat May 3, 2008

 

[nezy]

That looks great! I would love to be in EPCOT with noone there running from country to country-without a passport no less!

I was thinking of booking using points at BWV or BCV, if it is available, but the points are so high for a weekend. The Anthony Travel deal seems reasonable. I wish it was a closer resort, though.

Has anyone had experiences w/ Anthony Travel?

Also, why is the 2008 the last Minnie Marathon?

 

[ultramickeymouse]

The map for the 08 5k is now back up. But now it appears the 15k map is missing. Go figure.

Yes Robert the map you posted is the same as the one that they show for the Go Red for Women 5k Sat May 3, 2008

I have the 08 15K map at http://www.disneyrunning.com/07Minnie15Kmap.pdf

I have heard good things from people using Anthony. I have Mega DVC points so only use them.

I heard that Disney was disappointed with the attendance. I hear they are replacing it with a "Princess" themed 1/2 in 09?