I'm confused. Men can run Minnie events?

[lenshanem]

Are the Minnie events for women only or can men run them, too?

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Yup, men can run Minnie too, they just aren't eligible for any prizes. And I think the race shirts are tailored to women (I hope, anyway)!

 

[lenshanem]

Are there typically enough men running in them or would DH feel really out of place?

I saw a pic of the medal. Wow, that is super cute!

 

[getnthinr]

Are there typically enough men running in them or would DH feel really out of place?

I saw a pic of the medal. Wow, that is super cute!

I have serious medal envy. I ran the inaugural race last year and all I got was a giant 15K with a nearly unrecogniable Minnie on it. But, as for your question... Last year I only saw a handful of guys. You could check the race results, but I'm guessing less than 10 -- maybe less than 5. Who knows what this year will bring. The race is marketed to women and provided (last year) a women's tech racing shirt, and as stated previously, there are no prizes for men, so I wouldn't expect there to be many. Having said that, there were guys last year running to support their significant (female) others, so it's pretty much up to your DH.

 

[Lexxiefern]

Shan, are you gonna be at the minnie this year? DH offered to run it with me, but we have no one to watch the kiddos.


Becky

 

[lenshanem]

No, Becky. But, I might look into it for next year. I'm still a newbie. I'm just hoping I can get thru this program I'm on.

No way DH would run it, then if like only 10 guys did it last year.

 

[Lexxiefern]

I'm a newbie too!! This will be my first race ever! Wish me luck

Becky

 

[MouseDogMom]

My DH ran the 5K at the Minnie with me last year. There weren't LOTS of guys, but he certainly wasn't the only one. I don't think he felt terribly out of place!

Good luck Becky!

Jackie

 

[lenshanem]

Good luck Becky! I can't wait to hear about it!

 

[Maherae]

Yes, men can participate in the Minnie. They get a finisher's medal, but that's it. How can the guys not want to participate when there is all that eye candy running by?? Anne

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I'm going to be there with my DW. We are doing the 5K & 15K. I will be walking with her and supporting her. She gets the good deal as she gets 2 shirts and I don't get any(I ordered a small for her). The 5K shirt is a uni sex shirt(per Disney) so I will get one while she gets 3. The medals look cool.

I have to get lots of pics and give my first report from a males perspective.

Looking forward to the Jellyrolls meet on Sun as first time DW and I will have gone there. Always stay at BWV but never been inside. What time does the meet start?

 

[nucpharm29]

Robert--If I'm remembering correctly the Jellyrolls meet is around 8ish. Cam posted a meet schedule on the Minnie thread

Oh, and my DH is running the 15K with me. I had to twist his arm a little But like anne said, I told him, "Just think of all the cuties you can draft off of!"

 

[wfloyd]

There seemed to be a few guys running. I would say it was closer to 250 or so. I do remember the overall winner was female and beat the guy by just a few seconds.

Bill

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Uh oh, the 5K shirt is unisex? I may wind up with a shirt that is too big. Think they would let me swap out a large for a medium when I pick up my packet at the expo?