Expedition Everest Challenge 5K Reg open and details

[ultramickeymouse]

Disney has opened reg for the race: Very expensive($105)

Entry Fees & Deadlines

Team Registration
# $199 on or before September 1, 2009
# $209 after September 1, 2009

Individual Registration
# $105 on or before September 1, 2009
# $110 after September 1, 2009

Kids’ Races Registration
# $15 per child

Additional Post-Race Party Tickets
# $29.99 Adult Tickets
# $15.00 Youth Tickets (Ages 3 – 9)
# Children Under 3 - Ticket not required

Additional Theme Park Tickets
Additional theme park tickets will be available through the online ticket store. Once you register for this event, a ticket store password will be emailed to you in your confirmation email.

Online registration will close Sunday, September 20 or when registration reaches capacity. Registration may be available at Packet Pick-up on Friday, September 25 if the race has not reached capacity.

Disney's Kids' Races

Children ages 4 to 10 can participate in kids’ races. The race will consist of a short run, obstacles and a surprise challenge to finish the race. For more information about the Kids’ Races, please see the FAQs.

Registration for each child includes: Kids’ races t-shirt, race bib, Disney’s Kids’ Races finishers’ medallion.

Eligibility
All participants must be at least 11 years of age to participate in the Expedition Everest™ Challenge.

Refund/Cancellation/Transfer policies
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. No exceptions will be made.

Pacing Requirement
The race will start at 7:30 p.m. The 5K course will shut down at 9:15 p.m. (15 minute per mile pace). The obstacle course will shut down at 9:30 p.m. and the Scavenger Hunt will close at 10:30 p.m.

Expedition Everest™Challenge presented by Champion

Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

Expedition Everest™ Challenge, a race adventure with bite, is coming September 26, 2009 to Disney’s Endurance Series. Just after sunset, teams of two take on the exotic terrain of Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park in a fun, competitive 5K run, obstacle course, and scavenger hunt. The reward for completing the challenge is an exclusive after-hours party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. If you have what it takes to conquer this challenge, then find a teammate and join the trek! The challenge and the party will double your fun! If no one will brave this adventure with you, then sign up for the solo trek.

The Course: Mysterious Race through the dark, exotic terrain of Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park on a thrilling 5K trek in the shadows of the Forbidden Mountain.

The Obstacles: Intense The adrenaline is pumping and the anticipation builds as teams prepare for their expedition. Once the 5K trek is completed, teams will have to climb, crawl and balance their way through the obstacle course.

The Search: Legendary Follow the clues to the end of your journey, but only a few will escape the Yeti, known as the abominable snowman! The team needs to solve all of the clues in the Expedition Passport to conquer the challenge!

The Reward: Fun Then the real excitement begins as the teams celebrate their finish at an exclusive after-hours party at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park.

Each participant in the Expedition Everest™ Challenge will receive:
# Expedition Everest™ Challenge finishers’ medal
# Champion® tech t-shirt
# Goody bag
# Personalized race bib number (if registered before September 1, 2009)
# 1-day theme park ticket* to scout the course at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
# Admission to an exclusive post-race party at Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

The Expedition Everest™ Challenge features:
# Fireworks to kick off your trek
# Timed event with online results
# Athlete refreshments at the finish line
# Disney’s Kids’ Races
# Awards presented to the top three finishers in the Men’s, Women’s, Coed, Military, Men’s Individual and Women’s Individual divisions
# A portion of every entry fee will benefit the Himalayan Youth Foundation and Disney’s Wildlife Conservation Fund


*Theme Park Ticket entitles you to one day of admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ or Epcot®. Ticket is valid for use through December 31, 2009. Some activities/events may be separately priced. Ticket types and entitlements are subject to change without notice. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Parking is not included. Tickets must be picked up at Packet Pick-up. Tickets not picked up will not be refunded or mailed.

 

[CoP Luv]

Thanks! This will be my first race!

 

[suzannews]

Wow...$105!!! How much was it last year?

 

[bunnyfoo]

Wow! $105 for a 5K ... The medal last year was pretty cool but that's a pricey race...

 

[Cruella de mom]

Its a fun race and its at least a 10k with the scavenger hunt. Plus it includes a one day ticket which was nice for us, since we don't have annual passes. I would do it again, but I already signed up for Chicago which is going to be VERY expensive before I even get there.

I liked this race. It was WAY more fun than a regular race. If I do it again, I will go with a few other couples and compete among ourselves.

The other advantage is that you get the whole park after the race. You could jump on and off the rides with no waiting. Of course, there are only 3 or 4 rides worth riding, but still....

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Wow...$105!!! How much was it last year?

EEC raised fees by $4 increase for team and $5 for individual! I don't think they wanted that over $200 # for the team. Remember $199 looks better than $200(just like gas )

 

[maroo]

so...if 2 people pay to race, etc. and one person already has an AP...can you let your friend use both tickets?

 

[ultramickeymouse]

so...if 2 people pay to race, etc. and one person already has an AP...can you let your friend use both tickets?

Yes, you can

 

[CarolA]

Well the ticket inclusion means I won't bother. I have an AP I don't need the Ticket.

Approximately $32 a mile! Too rich for my blood!

 

[SamSam]

I really want to do this with DH, but we are AP holders and it seems like a big waste. I wish the fee was lower with the option of discounted tickets.

 

[TnTsParty]

Me and DH did this race last year and it was so much fun. We probably will do it again this year.

 

[Cruella de mom]

It would be entirely possible to sell the one day ticket if they are the same tickets as last year. however, they are not park hoppers and were only good at AK or Epcot. And its not $32 a mile its more like $15 - you have to run the course twice: once on the 5k run and then again as part of the scavenger hunt.

Dh does several adventure races a year and this one is not out of line price wise, throw in the park ticket and its almost a bargain.

 

[SamSam]

It would be entirely possible to sell the one day ticket if they are the same tickets as last year. however, they are not park hoppers and were only good at AK or Epcot. And its not $32 a mile its more like $15 - you have to run the course twice: once on the 5k run and then again as part of the scavenger hunt.

Dh does several adventure races a year and this one is not out of line price wise, throw in the park ticket and its almost a bargain.

Okay Cruella, You've sold me. Dh said he would do this with me, then 'forgot' he said he would, but I'm holding him to it.
If I could sell the tickets, that would be a bonus.

 

[pyrxtc]

As long as my DD's grades stay up at this report card. I'll be there nad we'll be speed walking this. It is expensive for a 5k but I know it will be fun and last years medal was so cool looking !! I am looking forward to the obstacle course and scavenger hunt the most.

If I will be only pseed walking, can I wear regular clothes?

 

[CarolA]

THe hard part on 'selling' the tickets is that they expire in 14 days or so. So you better have your customer lined up at the expo.

Plus technically that's against Disney's rules. So they have set this up so I have to violate thier rules or pay for something I don't need. Still a no go!

 

[pyrxtc]

THe hard part on 'selling' the tickets is that they expire in 14 days or so. So you better have your customer lined up at the expo.

Plus technically that's against Disney's rules. So they have set this up so I have to violate thier rules or pay for something I don't need. Still a no go!

Actually, this year the page says that they don't expire until December 31st 2009.

 

[ChocoKat]

I am in for this year's race.
DH and I have been waiting for reg to open. We will register next month or so, we just got back from a Disney Cruise and our wallets are still screaming

Really it is an awesome race, it was my very first one and I had a blast, if you can swing it I'd recommend it. I am trying to get to the finish line in 1hr 15 min this time around.

 

[Joanna71985]

I haven't officially registered yet. But I probably will. It sounds like it's a lot of fun.

 

[SamSam]

Hmm, okay, so I will be signing up for this (forcing DH into it),so we will have 2 passes that we don't need (we're AP holders). I wish they would offer a discount for AP holders, but they dont'/won't, so if anyone's interested in two 1 day passes, pm me.

 

[JennyandMike03]

My DH and I are thinking about joining this race. We've been making excuses to get in shape, and what better way than by involving anything Disney! This run sounds like a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to it already (even though we haven't registered yet).

My questions to anyone out there is:

1. is the team registration per person, or per couple?

2. Any tips on training for total couch potato's?

Thanks!