Indianapolis Festival 500 Half - May 8th, 2010

[AmyBWV99]

Soooooo tempted, this was my first 1/2 in 2008 and so much fun.

Thinking.......the only thing standing in the way is the potential of DH doing Peachtree.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Looks like we are going to be a great group in Indy!!

 

[dislvr74]

I can recommend the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station. It is only about a 3 block walk to the convention center and the corrals U-Z. It is VERY reasonably priced for a downtown Indy hotel.

I've done the last two mini-marathons and had a blast. I think you need to be prepared for the crowds. The first year it took us 22 minutes to get to the start line and this year it took 45 minutes (we start in V) because some construction caused the street to narrow just before the start line. If you are towards the back of the pack like I am, you probably aren't going to set a PR, but you never know what could happen!

Oh, they have a lot of water/gaterade stations. Many more than the other events I have run.

 

[MaryJ]

I can recommend the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station. It is only about a 3 block walk to the convention center and the corrals U-Z. It is VERY reasonably priced for a downtown Indy hotel.

I've done the last two mini-marathons and had a blast. I think you need to be prepared for the crowds. The first year it took us 22 minutes to get to the start line and this year it took 45 minutes (we start in V) because some construction caused the street to narrow just before the start line. If you are towards the back of the pack like I am, you probably aren't going to set a PR, but you never know what could happen!

Oh, they have a lot of water/gaterade stations. Many more than the other events I have run.

I was behind you in corral Y. My son-in-law on the other hand was in corral A. He was probably close to mile marker 5 before I even crossed the start line!

 

[AmyBWV99]

That sounds like DH and I. He was in A I was what felt like 45 blocks away in S.

 

[FireDancer]

Do you guys know when this race sold out last year? It appears that it reached capacity at some point. I have my room reserved and want to make sure to sign up for the race before it sells out. I was going to decide in the late fall or early winter but if the race sells out sooner I will just sign up sooner.

Thanks

 

[WDWFAN9]

Do you guys know when this race sold out last year? It appears that it reached capacity at some point. I have my room reserved and want to make sure to sign up for the race before it sells out. I was going to decide in the late fall or early winter but if the race sells out sooner I will just sign up sooner.

Thanks

Hi Frank,

This past year it sold out in late Dec, in the couple years before that it sold out in November. The race is reasonably priced (especially when compared to RnR and Disney) but who knows how the economy might affect people's decisions.

I really hope you can make it. I've done 19 half marathons and this one by far has the most entertainment!

 

[kareneast]

John & I will be there. We're all registered & booked at the Hilton.

Looks like we'll have a nice group there....

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

This will be fun with a WISH Team presence! It is always fun to play at events with our WISH Team members.

 

[getnthinr]

Halfway there... once Frank mentioned that you have until March to opt out of the hotel, I went ahead and booked a room at the Hilton so that part is done. (Of course, I forgot to request to be near the WISH block, but I figure I can always call them closer to race time and add that part...)

I did the same thing -- forgot to request WISH. I'm counting on being able to call and add that closer to the date.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Bumping in the hopes that more WISHers will be able to join us in Indy. It is a fabulous time!!

 

[mousemgr2]

You're a great sales person, Pat! Count 2 more of us in for this one. Cathy and I will be there. Registration and hotel reservations have been made. Plans to do the Flying Pig have been moved to another year.

I am looking forward to doing this one. I remember your medal from 2008. It was awesome!

 

[WDWFAN9]

Awesome! The more-the-merrier!

 

[TEK224]

Hey Pat (or anyone else booked at the Hilton),

Embarrassed to say I'm feeling "Hotel Challenged" right now. Are you staying at the Hilton at 120 W. Market or the Hilton at 10 E. Market?

You can add me to the list. I'm now officially registered! It's going to be good karma for this race to. My bib number is 7110. My boyfriend's birthdate (rest his soul) was 7/11.

Terri

 

[kareneast]

Hey Pat (or anyone else booked at the Hilton),

Embarrassed to say I'm feeling "Hotel Challenged" right now. Are you staying at the Hilton at 120 W. Market or the Hilton at 10 E. Market?

You can add me to the list. I'm now officially registered! It's going to be good karma for this race to. My bib number is 7110. My boyfriend's birthdate (rest his soul) was 7/11.

Terri

It is the one at 120 West Market Street.

Yay!!!! on registering!!!

 

[kareneast]

You're a great sales person, Pat! Count 2 more of us in for this one. Cathy and I will be there. Registration and hotel reservations have been made. Plans to do the Flying Pig have been moved to another year.

I am looking forward to doing this one. I remember your medal from 2008. It was awesome!

Glad you guys are joining us!!!! Flying Pig is on my list to do at some point too.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Our group is growing!! We are going to have a blast in Indy!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Whooo hoo! It will be fun!

Pat you really are good at tempting all of us!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Here's hoping calendars will allow for more WISHers to participate with us.

 

[WDWFAN9]

This is a great event! Jim and I had an awesome time when we did it in 2008. Come join the fun!!