Marathon Weekend 2018

[princess_jamie]

My mom has decided to run Dopey in 2018 fulfilling her five year journey at age 61.

2014 - 5k
2015 - 10k
2016 - HM
2017 - M
2018 - Dopey

Now it's time to get all the ducks in a row.

Good for her!!!! My dad (just turned 64) did a half marathon with me for 3 years in a row - our first one together was my very first half in 2013 - and he was always athletic but never much of a runner. He always killed his time goal and always ended up running way more than he "planned". How wonderful for your mom! I totally get the "how do I get a better bib number" thought. That's always my plan! She's very fortunate to have someone so passionate as you to guide her through the journey

 

[DopeyBadger]

That's so awesome. My mom has run the 5K and 10K the last few years, but we haven't been able to stoke any competitive fires to get her to move up in distance. Nothing wrong with that and I'm glad she stepped out of her comfort zone to participate in the races she does, but I have to admit I was hoping she might show an interest in a new challenge.

"Disney knows I ran previous races through them."

Congrats to your mom as well! Quite the opposite issue here as I keep trying really hard to stop my mom from "racing the 20 year olds on the treadmill" during training runs.

And I feel like we've heard the whole "Disney knows.." line a few times so it was funny to hear it from my own flesh and blood.

Good for her!!!! My dad (just turned 64) did a half marathon with me for 3 years in a row - our first one together was my very first half in 2013 - and he was always athletic but never much of a runner. He always killed his time goal and always ended up running way more than he "planned". How wonderful for your mom! I totally get the "how do I get a better bib number" thought. That's always my plan! She's very fortunate to have someone so passionate as you to guide her through the journey

Thanks! And congrats to your dad as well! That's so cool he is out there crushing it! Is he doing it again this year? And I think we can all appreciate the quest for a good POT. I'm happy to help her in the best way I can.

 

[cavepig]

Read on facebook how someone called and was told RunDisney will audit registrations that were used with the early past participant link just like with AP/DVC and refund the people, but I wonder if it will really happen & when. You would think if it isn't sold out on pre spots it would be silly of RunDisney to do that as they might lose people who get angry. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Still counting down to Feb. 9 for AP registration day here.

 

[nervous1sttimer]

I read all sorts of fake news on FB! I will believe it when I see it.

 

[michigandergirl]

My mom has decided to run Dopey in 2018 fulfilling her five year journey at age 61.

2014 - 5k
2015 - 10k
2016 - HM
2017 - M
2018 - Dopey

Now it's time to get all the ducks in a row.

We're going to have to work VERY HARD on restraint this year. While I can appreciate trying to PR all 4 races, we need to make sure it's the right choice when the time comes. Apple not far from the tree when it comes to race day...

She decided to do the registration herself, but sent it to me to review. No, POT submitted. Because "Disney knows I ran previous races through them." Nope. Doesn't work that way. So we got that disaster everted by submitting her POT appropriately. We'll look for a 10 mile race this year to use as a new POT since the next question I got was "how do I get a lower bib number?"

Also, submitted our DVC rental request as well for Boardwalk. Fingers crossed!

Seems like we just left...

That is SO cool! Your mom rocks! I hope I will still be running 20 years from now.

 

[cavepig]

I read all sorts of fake news on FB! I will believe it when I see it.

Are you in the running groups on there, it's not news? I have found most people don't put fake stuff on those, but of course there are trolls everywhere. They could have put it to be fake or have been told wrong as I know RunDisney reps will pass on differing info. I still thought it was interesting to share here as people like to discuss stuff & will be interested to see how it plays out.

 

[DopeyBadger]

That is SO cool! Your mom rocks! I hope I will still be running 20 years from now.

Thanks! I agree and I too hope I can continue to run at that age.

Here's another funny anecdote from this morning. After convincing her she needed a POT she went in and added it. I was reviewing the POT and for "Race Name", she put her name. Because that was her name on the day of the race...

Nope, they want to know the RACES name, mom, not yours... As in "Walt Disney World Half Marathon"... Oh mom....

 

[rteetz]

Read on facebook how someone called and was told RunDisney will audit registrations that were used with the early past participant link just like with AP/DVC and refund the people, but I wonder if it will really happen & when. You would think if it isn't sold out on pre spots it would be silly of RunDisney to do that as they might lose people who get angry. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Still counting down to Feb. 9 for AP registration day here.

I wonder how this will work. I did run this year so I am able to register as a past participant. However I didn't use the same email that I used for this year because my mom signed me up through her account due to me being under 18 at the time of registration. Now that I am 18+ I can sign up on my own and use my own email.

 

[Lola_Stark42]

Sorry if this is off topic. Does anyone ever start a Castaway Cay Challenge/5K thread? I posted in the Disney Cruise section but haven't gotten many replies. I'm signed up for the Dopey challenge, signed hubby up for the 5K, and decided to do the crusie to get the Castaway Cay Challenge medal.

I was hoping to find anecdotes or more information from people who have done the same in the past. Thanks!

 

[baxter24]

@Lola_Stark42, we just did the castaway cay challenge a couple of weeks ago on the Dream. We had a good time! You pick up everything you need at the expo marathon weekend. They had character stops (Mickey, Minnie, Chip and Dale, then Goofy and Donald at the finish line). Its the same RunDisney set up with corrals, start/finish line, food boxes, etc). Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[Lola_Stark42]

Thanks! Does it typically sell out rather quickly? I know it goes on sale the same time as the rest of Marathon Weekend. I know I need my confirmation number for the cruise to register. I guess I'm just super nervous that I won't get into the Challenge is all.

 

[Princess KP]

Read on facebook how someone called and was told RunDisney will audit registrations that were used with the early past participant link just like with AP/DVC and refund the people, but I wonder if it will really happen & when. You would think if it isn't sold out on pre spots it would be silly of RunDisney to do that as they might lose people who get angry. Will be interesting to see how it plays out.
Still counting down to Feb. 9 for AP registration day here.

If they are going to do that, I hope it will be soon so I can be prepared to register. I ran Marathon 2017 but did not get the email but am eligible for DVC/AP registration.

 

[baxter24]

@Lola_Stark42, I have no idea how quickly it sells out. I signed up for the marathon first last year right when registration opened then signed up for the challenge right after. I think there were about 800 of us the morning of the race. If you are nervous about it, I'd make sure you are there to sign up right when registration opens just to be sure.

 

[courtneybeth]

Rundisney didn't block the page from Google - so anyone could have found the link.... even if they participated or didn't participate. That said - what a headache to remove people who did sign up without previously running.

I'm one of those and ready to get refunded and rebuy. I just hope they do their QA check before actual reg day. It may rub people the wrong way who thought they were in and then declined and can't get back in.

 

[TeeterTots]

I agree with @courtneybeth. That would upset a lot of people! I'm so tempted to sign up, but if it's meant to be i'll get in as AP/DVC member. Super anxious though. I'm ready to make 2018 my first marathon.... Eek!

 

[courtneybeth]

I really cannot imagine Disney going through all of the registrations and refunding all of those people. Disney hasn't sold out all of their race weekends and they already have my money. Why risk a "sure thing" for $10-15 more?

I think they have to say those things on the phone but in reality they will not do anything. I have never heard of anyone being kicked out for early registration.

But it's Rundisney so who knows.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

If they cancel my husband's registration - I"ll just do it again. $10 won't break me. Goodness knows Disney got all my money in January already!

 

[bellrae]

Rundisney didn't block the page from Google - so anyone could have found the link.... even if they participated or didn't participate. That said - what a headache to remove people who did sign up without previously running.

I'm one of those and ready to get refunded and rebuy. I just hope they do their QA check before actual reg day. It may rub people the wrong way who thought they were in and then declined and can't get back in.

Interestingly I can no longer get the website up using Google. It was there last week, now it is gone (but the website itself still works).

Edit: I just went and clicked on the registration link. It appears early registration has closed for most events. Only ones left are Dopey, Goofy and Marathon. The 5, 10, half, RW VIP, Kids races and castaway challenge are no longer options (but were previously).

 

[courtneybeth]

How funny, I just googled and put in and "runDisney past participants" and it pulled up first link!


EDIT: And now all the links are dead. Promotion is over and now we wait for the aftermath

 

[FFigawi]

Here's another funny anecdote from this morning. After convincing her she needed a POT she went in and added it. I was reviewing the POT and for "Race Name", she put her name. Because that was her name on the day of the race...

Nope, they want to know the RACES name, mom, not yours... As in "Walt Disney World Half Marathon"... Oh mom....

Now that's funny!