Marathon Weekend 2017!

[StarGirl11]

And for the record no I don't consider the signs official. I want it from RunDisney

 

[rteetz]

Nothing on the website either

 

[The Expert]

Not but I'm right here looking at the sign.

I know... looks like they are everywhere. Just hoping maybe the delay in social updates means there will be more details for you all there. Ugh.

 

[rteetz]

One sign on twitter says it's delayed.

 

[croach]

Virtual Half Marathon to get our Dopey medals. Huge marketing trick!

 

[StarGirl11]

I think I'm more annoyed that we haven't gotten official word right now. But that maybe all of my stress combining right now.

 

[rteetz]

Nothing on the event guide yet either.

 

[Nole95]

Definitely bad communication if they are just driving around putting up signs prior to posting on official communication channels.

 

[JohnFilipoff]

So do I go to bed or crack open a beer?

 

[rteetz]

Hearing official update at 7:15

 

[Z-Knight]

So, then technically next year would be the 20th anniversary of the half....so everyone who bought it this year has credit for next year, and that better include 1 night hotel stay!!!!!

 

[Nole95]

I'm sitting at the bar at POR right now. I have a clear view of the regular sign with the weekend schedule. If anyone shows up to put up a new sign, I'll see them.

 

[StarGirl11]

I'm about to have my second stress induced meltdown (the first was over what to do with the balloon while on Test Track) of the day if we don't hear anything soon.

 

[bellanotte10]

I'm about to have my second stress induced meltdown (the first was over what to do with the balloon while on Test Track) of the day if we don't hear anything soon.

I've had a long day (there were other airport shenanigans I got into) I don't need this right now.....

 

[rteetz]

Okay still no update

 

[JohnFilipoff]

If its cancelled, delayed or altered, we would be 2 for 2 with WDW races. My wife's first attempt at at half was Wine and Dine 2015. Her second attempt was supposed to be tomorrow. Needless to say stress levels are at full tilt right now.

 

[Nole95]

In an abundance of caution, the Walt Disney World Resort has cancelled all running events on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 due to weather conditions. This includes the Walt Disney World Half Marathon and the Disney Kids Races. In addition, the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo will delay opening until 11 a.m. While we share our Guests’ obvious disappointment, the safety of our Guests and Cast is most important. Weather tracking has indicated there is an elevated risk of lightning in the area of the racecourse. In addition, there are sections of the course that do not provide immediate access to shelter. Both of these factors have influenced this difficult decision.

All registered half marathon runners will receive their half marathon medal and may choose from one of the following options:

A full refund for their race registration in the form of a Disney gift card.
Two One-Day Park Hopper tickets.
Defer registration to another runDisney half marathon race in the U.S. within the next 24 months, subject to availability.
We can offer limited availability to run the full marathon on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 during the regularly scheduled race.

All registered runDisney Kids Race runners will receive their Kids Race medal and a full race registration in the form of a Disney gift card.

Details on the fulfillment of the above options will be communicated by 10 p.m. this evening.

 

[Z-Knight]

If its cancelled, delayed or altered, we would be 2 for 2 with WDW races. My wife's first attempt at at half was Wine and Dine 2015. Her second attempt was supposed to be tomorrow. Needless to say stress levels are at full tilt right now.

So what you are saying is that this all your wife's fault.

Sorry, sarcastic jokes is all I got at the moment

 

[rteetz]

Cancelled... no update on how it affects dopey or goofy.

 

[jhorstma]

Canceled with refund options per Facebook