Marathon Weekend 2017!

[KimK2006]

Our family is considering doing the half next year. What is the registration date for the 2018 half marathon? I've tried to find it online and found a couple of different dates listed. Want to make sure I have the correct dates in case we do it. Also, will I have to be online as soon as it opens up to register?

Good luck to everyone running!

 

[TeeterTots]

Our family is considering doing the half next year. What is the registration date for the 2018 half marathon? I've tried to find it online and found a couple of different dates listed. Want to make sure I have the correct dates in case we do it. Also, will I have to be online as soon as it opens up to register?

Good luck to everyone running!

I think I read February 14?! I'm sure I'll be corrected quickly if I misspoke! Lol

 

[Disney at Heart]

By the way I loved meeting many of you today! I was hesitant to go over at first because believe it or not I'm a bit shy in person but I enjoyed it and hope to see some of you again tomorrow!

Me, too! Totally forgot about this afternoon's meet up!

 

[Mickey Momma]

This is also our third consecutive marathon week and the most crowded by far. Next year we will plan to spend a couple extra days after the races rather than before.

This is usually my plan. The Monday and Tuesday after the weekend are usually lovely.

 

[KimK2006]

I think I read February 14?! I'm sure I'll be corrected quickly if I misspoke! Lol

That is one of the dates I saw. I saw 1/31/17, too.

 

[ZellyB]

I spent way too much time on my feet today but such a nice day at MK with my family so I don't care. Early dinner at BOG then back to rest up for tomorrow.

 

[Ariel484]

And I slept right thru the meet up lol..

Me, too! Totally forgot about this afternoon's meet up!

People are still there!

 

[Ariel484]

Just left the meet-up at Beach Club! Nice to put some names to faces!

 

[PCFriar80]

Just left the meet-up at Beach Club! Nice to put some names to faces!

This. Thanks Keeli and John for setting it up. Good luck with the rest of the races everyone and let's hope for the best with the weather forecast for tomorrow's half.

 

[bearsgirl]

When I look at the weather forecast for Half tomorrow, I think there is 100% chance I will get wet and a pretty good chance that thunderstorms will be in the area and may cause modification or cancellation of course. Does this sound realistic?

 

[Ariel484]

When I look at the weather forecast for Half tomorrow, I think there is 100% chance I will get wet and a pretty good chance that thunderstorms will be in the area and may cause modification or cancellation of course. Does this sound realistic?

Yes to all of the above, but who knows what Disney will decide. I don't envy whoever has to make the call!

 

[bearsgirl]

I know Disney does not take chances when it comes to lightning or safety. I guess the best thing to do is to keep watching RunDisney twitter and FB for announcements but I doubt any will come prior to 5:30 a.m. tomorrow. I wasn't "lucky" enough to experience the Splash and Dash abbreviated Wine and Dine Half in 2015 so I am not familiar with how it was announced.

Thanks for your help, Ariel484!

 

[bearsgirl]

I know Disney does not take chances when it comes to lightning or safety. I guess the best thing to do is to keep watching RunDisney twitter and FB for announcements but I doubt any will come prior to 5:30 a.m. tomorrow. I wasn't "lucky" enough to experience the Splash and Dash abbreviated Wine and Dine Half in 2015 so I am not familiar with how it was announced.

Thanks for your help, Ariel484!

And then I just read this....
Due to the potential of lightning in the area for Saturday’s Half Marathon, we are continuing to actively monitor the weather forecast. We strongly encourage Guests to check one of the following channels before departing for the Half Marathon in the morning:

The official @runDisney Twitter account: http://di.sn/60058OFoJ
The Digital Event Guide: http://di.sn/60068OFqu
The WDW Marathon event page on Facebook: http://di.sn/60098OFSb
Runners may also receive text alerts through Runner Tracking by texting “WDW (bib number)” to 72147.

The race will proceed in the event of rain as long as no lightning is present. We will provide our next weather update through these channels at 7 p.m. and as needed thereafter.

 

[dburg30]

Hopefully they will just announce if they are even delaying buses if it's lightening... I can't think they want people in the middle of a parking lot at that point...

 

[rteetz]

Hopefully they will just announce if they are even delaying buses if it's lightening... I can't think they want people in the middle of a parking lot at that point...

They said within the last 10-15 minutes that they will provide an update at 7PM. They also said check their twitter, event guide, or runner tracking for updates and alerts before the race.

 

[Nole95]

I assume they have an absolute latest time they could start should weather delay things.

I'll set the alarm for 3 and check things then, look at the radar and decide what to do. If buses are running as scheduled I have to think RD thinks there is no danger in being out there.

 

[FFigawi]

Just left the meet-up at Beach Club! Nice to put some names to faces!

This. Thanks Keeli and John for setting it up. Good luck with the rest of the races everyone and let's hope for the best with the weather forecast for tomorrow's half.

It was great to see everyone who came out to the meet-up this afternoon! As @Ariel484 said, I enjoyed putting names with faces and getting to know people a little more.

 

[jwblane]

I am doing the Half tomorrow as the first half of my coast to coast challenge, with the second half being next weekend for the light side in DL. If they modify this one, am I still eligible for the coast to coast?

 

[Disneyland_emily]

Looking at the current forecast if they started the race an hour early they should be fine as current concerns seem to be closer to the end of the race 8/9 am.. 3-7 is looking good & clear- but that's prob a logistical nightmare... but every time I check it looks better..

 

[MissLiss279]

If the half is cancelled (I probably shouldn't even say those words)... do you think they would let those running the half, run the half during the marathon if they are here???

I know that would add extra people during the first several miles of the marathon, but maybe they start after or before???

Just posing a question, not sure they would actually be able to do this.