Marathon Weekend 2018

[bozley0621]

It hasn't even been 2 weeks since we arrived back from our trip to the World. It had been three years since we were last there, due to having annual passes and living 79.8 miles from DL. I signed up for the 2018 half-marathon as an excuse to give Hubbs to return next year. When I signed up for the half a few days ago, I was so motivated that I signed up for the DL Super Heroes 10K in November at the same time. I last ran the WDW half-marathon in 2009 (I can't believe so much time has since passed).

2016 was a rough year for me personally and professionally. I paid for it with my diet and fitness. I'm excited to have a goal to work toward to hopefully take my mind off of work (its always on my mind) and to pass the time while Hubbs is deployed this year. Our rescue golden retriever is improving with his walking etiquette by the day, so I hope to include him in my training.

For those of you that have run a race during the January marathon weekend the past few years, what is the likelihood that I will be able to obtain a reservation at the Wilderness Lodge for race weekend in June? The past few years, Disney has announced continuation of the military discounts for the following year around this time. I'm hoping the stars will align and that I'll be able to book a reservation at the WL with the mil discount for race weekend.

 

[SheHulk]

It hasn't even been 2 weeks since we arrived back from our trip to the World. It had been three years since we were last there, due to having annual passes and living 79.8 miles from DL. I signed up for the 2018 half-marathon as an excuse to give Hubbs to return next year. When I signed up for the half a few days ago, I was so motivated that I signed up for the DL Super Heroes 10K in November at the same time. I last ran the WDW half-marathon in 2009 (I can't believe so much time has since passed).

2016 was a rough year for me personally and professionally. I paid for it with my diet and fitness. I'm excited to have a goal to work toward to hopefully take my mind off of work (its always on my mind) and to pass the time while Hubbs is deployed this year. Our rescue golden retriever is improving with his walking etiquette by the day, so I hope to include him in my training.

For those of you that have run a race during the January marathon weekend the past few years, what is the likelihood that I will be able to obtain a reservation at the Wilderness Lodge for race weekend in June? The past few years, Disney has announced continuation of the military discounts for the following year around this time. I'm hoping the stars will align and that I'll be able to book a reservation at the WL with the mil discount for race weekend.

I got a reservation for race weekend at Wilderness Lodge for the 2015 race. We booked on hotels.com the October before the race, so way later than June. Not sure if it's the same pool of room availability, but that's what we got.

 

[rteetz]

runDisney just emailed me a thank you for registering and said they will be sending more info as the race weekend approaches. They also included a checklist of things to do like submit a proof of time, book a hotel, etc. I don't remember them doing this in the past.

 

[Simba's Girl]

I got that email too. While I was on the phone booking our hotel and park tickets. We were able to snag a BC Deluxe room so I'm psyched!

 

[drummerwife]

I got the email as well. Now I get to look forward to 10 months of emails trying to get me to spend even more money. Doesn't runDisney know I'm already broke!

 

[JeffW]

Well, I guess we're even more committed to runDisney now. ROFR passed on our BLT offer today! No idea what luck we'll have with Jan '18 accommodations once we close, but we're excited. Should have done this many marathon weekends ago.

 

[mbwhitti]

Well, I guess we're even more committed to runDisney now. ROFR passed on our BLT offer today! No idea what luck we'll have with Jan '18 accommodations once we close, but we're excited. Should have done this many marathon weekends ago.

How exciting! DH and I are considering a resale purchase at BWV.

 

[FelisLachesis]

I went through one of the DVC rental places to try to secure something on the Monorail. When we started last week, the studios at GFV and BLT were already booked up. She had seen a possible opening for a PolyV studio, but then, today, The 5th (10k day, Expo day for the Goofy runners) had closed.

I'm hoping something may open, but I may have to look elsewhere.

 

[mbwhitti]

I went through one of the DVC rental places to try to secure something on the Monorail. When we started last week, the studios at GFV and BLT were already booked up. She had seen a possible opening for a PolyV studio, but then, today, The 5th (10k day, Expo day for the Goofy runners) had closed.

I'm hoping something may open, but I may have to look elsewhere.

Oh dang! We were looking to move our BLT to Poly the 5-8...

 

[jeanigor]

runDisney just emailed me a thank you for registering and said they will be sending more info as the race weekend approaches. They also included a checklist of things to do like submit a proof of time, book a hotel, etc. I don't remember them doing this in the past.

I got it too. Wondering how many emails they will actually send (and in a timely manner) or if we will get eighteen of them on New Year's Day.

 

[AThrillingChase]

runDisney just emailed me a thank you for registering and said they will be sending more info as the race weekend approaches. They also included a checklist of things to do like submit a proof of time, book a hotel, etc. I don't remember them doing this in the past.

I got an email like this for Dark Side, I believe. Must be their new thing.

I went through one of the DVC rental places to try to secure something on the Monorail. When we started last week, the studios at GFV and BLT were already booked up. She had seen a possible opening for a PolyV studio, but then, today, The 5th (10k day, Expo day for the Goofy runners) had closed.

I'm hoping something may open, but I may have to look elsewhere.

I wanted to buy soon, so well before the 7 month mark, but I keep seeing posts like this on this thread! Makes me wonder if it is worth it.

 

[ZellyB]

I went through one of the DVC rental places to try to secure something on the Monorail. When we started last week, the studios at GFV and BLT were already booked up. She had seen a possible opening for a PolyV studio, but then, today, The 5th (10k day, Expo day for the Goofy runners) had closed.

I'm hoping something may open, but I may have to look elsewhere.

Sadly we found the same. Our DVC rental place emailed me over the weekend that the only thing with availability for the dates we want is OKW and SSR. Since neither of those are appealing to us, we are going to pass on renting DVC this trip. Boo!! My contact at the rental place said they've been shocked at how quickly things have booked up.

 

[rteetz]

Sadly we found the same. Our DVC rental place emailed me over the weekend that the only thing with availability for the dates we want is OKW and SSR. Since neither of those are appealing to us, we are going to pass on renting DVC this trip. Boo!! My contact at the rental place said they've been shocked at how quickly things have booked up.

That sucks. I will say I would recommend SSR to others. I know its not exactly near a park but race transportation was great and the proximity to Disney Springs was also great for going and getting something to eat.

 

[goingthedistance]

I booked SSR for marathon week. Might try to change at 7 months but I do not have expectations that anything will be available.

 

[dta87]

Sadly we found the same. Our DVC rental place emailed me over the weekend that the only thing with availability for the dates we want is OKW and SSR. Since neither of those are appealing to us, we are going to pass on renting DVC this trip. Boo!! My contact at the rental place said they've been shocked at how quickly things have booked up.

I was extremely satisfied with our 2 bedroom that we had at OKW for the 2015 Dopey. Excellent location, quiet and close to the quiet pool. My initial reason for wanting to stay there was I had read that for previous marathons you could walk to the corrals from there, NOT the case anymore and even during that year. I ended up driving to each of the races and it was easy as can be and I had the shelter of my warm car during those cold mornings. Since SSR is my home property I already have that booked for 2018 but at the 7mo point I am going to see what is available and hopefully book a split stay at one of the monorail resorts.

 

[FelisLachesis]

I was extremely satisfied with our 2 bedroom that we had at OKW for the 2015 Dopey.

I saw the pictures for OKW. The first thing I said to myself was "this looks like my parents' beach house!" I want to go somewhere different at Disney, so I'll pass on that.

 

[courtneybeth]

How is the walk to the corrals for the marathon? Doing princess this weekend I wasn't anticipating a 5k before running the half (ha!). Just curious as to where you start for the full.

Legs feel good after 22.4 miles. I think taking it easy on the first three races I can marathon no problem.

 

[rteetz]

How is the walk to the corrals for the marathon? Doing princess this weekend I wasn't anticipating a 5k before running the half (ha!). Just curious as to where you start for the full.

Legs feel good after 22.4 miles. I think taking it easy on the first three races I can marathon no problem.

The corrals for the princess Half is the same for the half and full for marathon weekend.

 

[rteetz]

I just realized that the full marathon in 2018 will be my 10th runDisney race since this years half was cancelled. I will also receive my 15th runDisney medal for the Dopey. This weekend just got better!

 

[jmasgat]

How is the walk to the corrals for the marathon? Doing princess this weekend I wasn't anticipating a 5k before running the half (ha!). Just curious as to where you start for the full.

Legs feel good after 22.4 miles. I think taking it easy on the first three races I can marathon no problem.

Walk is the same as for Princess half. All the way out to Epcot Center Drive. Corral placement varies slightly, but basically same locale.