Marathon Weekend 2018

[thomas blakeley]

Thanks for the responses! They do have a shuttle, thankfully. I'm glad you informed me of the walking that was going to be our go to plan.

 

[garneska]

Took the route that you were talking about going left and then turning to Epcot but that will be closed tomorrow. Tomorrow I think I will take the original route you were talking about turning right and then going out and around the poly and coming in from that direction.

If you would like to ride over with me let me know and I'll come pick you up.

Yes i was thinking the route past the poly is better, was concerned the back way might be closed to traffic, though in general a better way to go Epcot from the Fort. I am considering your offer, my big concern is the finish. I did not want to stand around for 30 minutes when i am done running.

 

[JClimacus]

Can you take Uber directly to the Expo? I would think as long as you are there before closing time you can get your bibs.

That's a possibility. I finally got thru to runDisney and they confirmed what @emilyindisney said - that we can get them the morning of the race. I'll probably stay with ME and save the uber $$.

 

[Ariel484]

Does anybody know if there are pace groups for the full marathon on Sunday? Looking for a 3:35 pace group.

There are Galloway pace groups, but I don't think they go lower than 3:45. Good luck with your race!

 

[ANIM8R]

Regarding the Expo, it was so weird descending the stairs at the former Jostens (now Visa) Center and not seeing the chaos that was the New Balance area.

I'm bummed there are no NB shoes this year (even though I didn't care for the ones last year). I'm running in my last pair of Sorcerer Mickey shoes - I use them for only special races and limited training along the way. My othere race shoes are the Steamboat Mickey shoes. I think I still have anothe pair after this current pair gets relegated down to "walking around" status.

 

[Princess KP]

Hey it’s DD28 here. I’m a huge Starbucks nerd, I work there, and I collect the you are here mugs. Is there anyone who would be willing to pick them up for me from AK, HS and MK? I could pay you in cash at the hhh meet up at beach club on Friday or Venmo you the money. Or I’d be willing to meeting you anywhere outside the parks.

I am on my way to MK and will be at AK tomorrow so can get 2 out of the 3 mugs for you. I won't be at the HH but can meet you at Disney Springs (staying at SSR) and here until Monday. I believe I'm on the same character text group as you so message me if that works for you.

 

[Nole95]

Definitely a cold morning, but we were prepared. Had Mylar blankets that worked great and hand warmers if needed.

Got to MK right at 8 using Minnie Van and have done pretty much everything we wanted. Next up is AK.

 

[PCFriar80]

Wowza. That was a cold start but a fun run. Finished in about 45 mins, so I’m on target for my goal

See ya later. Time for a hot shower and nap.

I think I may have been on the elevator with you two this AM! Are you at the BCVs?

 

[Sakigt]

Just left Epcot by car and the lines to get in are insane (car lines). And the traffic to get into MK is just as bad from all front and side routes.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Sorry to have missed everyone at the meet this morning. DD and I had a very late start. We ended up getting to our corral just after it was let out. Close call. She was super excited and a little nervous. We had a great time and this will be a treasured memory for me!

Hope to see you tomorrow at the 10k meet.

 

[Nole95]

MK is starting to get really crazy now. We’re leaving and heading to AK where we have FPs lined up.

 

[rteetz]

MK is starting to get really crazy now. We’re leaving and heading to AK where we have FPs lined up.

AK is crazy busy.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Sorry to have missed everyone at the meet this morning. DD and I had a very late start. We ended up getting to our corral just after it was let out. Close call. She was super excited and a little nervous. We had a great time and this will be a treasured memory for me!

Hope to see you tomorrow at the 10k meet.

Looks like this posted twice - sorry!

 

[KSellers88]

Quick question, do the expo buses start running before the expo opens? I am going Saturday and see it opens at 9:30, so will the buses not start running until 9:30? Would it be better to just drive my car? I am thinking some roads will still be closed for the half, but I do not know if that would affect getting to the expo.

 

[MJ1983]

I'm new to this forum and will be running my first runDisney race on Sunday. This is my second ever full marathon and I feel good going into it. I hope I can get some help with a few questions as there seems to be a lot of good traffic on this forum. Thanks in advance for the help!

1. Corral changes - I submitted proof of time from the 2015 Philadelphia Marathon (3:28), but it did not seem to factor into my corral placement as I am in the second to last corral (bib number in the 10000 range) -- has anyone had any luck in getting a corral change and if so how? I've run 3 half marathons since 2015, one as recent as Nov 2017 and they've all been similar pace.

2. Expo timing - I am arriving in Florida tomorrow night after the Expo closes so I will have no choice but to go on Saturday -- any suggestions on timing to avoid spending all day waiting in line? I had been planning to arrive just before opening, but thought I'd gauge this forum.

3. Buses to start line - I am staying at the Dolphin on Saturday night and was told that buses will be running to the start line -- what is the recommended time for getting in line for the bus? Anyone else have experience staying at the Dolphin for a race weekend -- will food be available that early or should I come prepared?

Thanks again! Looking forward to the race!

 

[bananabean]

MK is starting to get really crazy now. We’re leaving and heading to AK where we have FPs lined up.

AK is crazy busy.

It took us 45 minutes to park and get inside AK.

 

[Keels]

It took us 45 minutes to park and get inside AK.

I’m in the last spot in the last row in Butterfly.

It wasn’t even this bad for Opening Day of Pandora.

 

[baxter24]

I echo that Animal Kingdom is slammed! The fast pass line for Dinosaur is currently by backed up to the quick service place near it.

 

[LdyStormy76]

I am on my way to MK and will be at AK tomorrow so can get 2 out of the 3 mugs for you..

Hey it’s DD28 here. I’m a huge Starbucks nerd, I work there, and I collect the you are here mugs. Is there anyone who would be willing to pick them up for me from AK, HS and MK?.

Have the AK one for you.

 

[Ariel484]

I'm new to this forum and will be running my first runDisney race on Sunday. This is my second ever full marathon and I feel good going into it. I hope I can get some help with a few questions as there seems to be a lot of good traffic on this forum. Thanks in advance for the help!

1. Corral changes - I submitted proof of time from the 2015 Philadelphia Marathon (3:28), but it did not seem to factor into my corral placement as I am in the second to last corral (bib number in the 10000 range) -- has anyone had any luck in getting a corral change and if so how? I've run 3 half marathons since 2015, one as recent as Nov 2017 and they've all been similar pace.

If you submitted proof, I'd take a printout of those results with you to the expo and try the Runner Relations table to see if they can make the change for you. It's possible they didn't apply because results from 2015 would be too old. The worst they can say is no!

2. Expo timing - I am arriving in Florida tomorrow night after the Expo closes so I will have no choice but to go on Saturday -- any suggestions on timing to avoid spending all day waiting in line? I had been planning to arrive just before opening, but thought I'd gauge this forum.

Don't go right at opening, go sometime in the afternoon.

3. Buses to start line - I am staying at the Dolphin on Saturday night and was told that buses will be running to the start line -- what is the recommended time for getting in line for the bus? Anyone else have experience staying at the Dolphin for a race weekend -- will food be available that early or should I come prepared?

Thanks again! Looking forward to the race!

Buses run from 3-5AM from the resorts. EDIT: But as a participant you need to be on the bus by 3:30AM. There's a lengthy walk from the staging area to the corrals so you want to leave time for that. Personally I prefer to bring my own food for the morning, don't want to depend on the resort in case something isn't available.