Hi! I'm looking to celebrate a milestone birthday in 2020 or early 2021 with a runDisney event in WDW. I have narrowed it down to Wine and Dine or WDW Marathon weekend. Looking for opinions of which one would be best for me and looking for your experienced pros/cons (weather, park crowds, event logistics, vibe, swag, etc). I'm a huge Disney fan, but spend most of my park visits at Disneyland as I'm in CA. I have run the original DL half marathon but alas those are no more. My family and I have been to WDW before so aren't completely new.
Here are my stats/musings:
Here are my stats/musings:
- I co-founded a racing team called Running Lushes (@runninglushes -- join us . Wine and Dine seems like a good fit/on brand Plus, I loved the wine and dine festival at DCA. Not sure how similar it is in WDW.
- Several of our team members will likely be joining, but we may have some kids coming as well (not sure they would forgive me if I went by myself w/my friends). October may be a better time with Halloween festivities and school to visit parks? Could be fun w/just adults only? Think Jan would be a deal-breaker to bring kids as they are just returning to school off of Winter Break. Anyone have experience with this?
- I'm mainly a half marathoner but do like the challenge events (ie. 5k + 1/2) as I'm a bling chaser. I have no desire to run a full marathon but would consider it for the Dopey Challenge which I know only comes along with WDW weekend. I'm already dreading training for a marathon if I choose this btw.
- I will want to have some park time after/before so want to consider weather, park crowds, etc
- Which race has the best swag and vibe? Which one will I be least annoyed at with the logistics -- course crowds, bad race etiquette, long wait in corrals, overall course support?