Marathon Weekend 2019

[croach]

The rD website says "If proof of time is not provided by October 9, 2018, data provided is incomplete or cannot be verified, you will be placed in the last start corral"

Yes but that’s if you register before that date. You are still allowed to submit a PoT if you register after it.

 

[rteetz]

Yes but that’s if you register before that date. You are still allowed to submit a PoT if you register after it.

Yep only downside is you can’t change that proof of time after you register after the deadline. You have to enter it when you register and that’s it.

 

[camaker]

Yes but that’s if you register before that date. You are still allowed to submit a PoT if you register after it.

Yep only downside is you can’t change that proof of time after you register after the deadline. You have to enter it when you register and that’s it.

@croach and @rteetz are correct, if you sign up after today you still get one chance to submit PoT at the time of registration. Multiple people have done this and reported back on being able to submit. The only caution/caveat I'll add is that the race you submit for PoT has to have been run before the cutoff time (today).

 

[BigEeyore]

Thanks everyone! I really don't want to end up in the last corral, even with the mini-waves the course just gets more crowded and the character lines longer the further back you start, so definitely want to avoid that if possible!

 

[FFigawi]

Thanks everyone! I really don't want to end up in the last corral, even with the mini-waves the course just gets more crowded and the character lines longer the further back you start, so definitely want to avoid that if possible!

@camaker made the most important point to remember for people registering between now and race day: your PoT race must be from before the cut-off date. If it's not, you'll likely be in one of the very last corrals.

 

[jmasgat]

So when my DVC points fell through, I wrote off marathon weekend, but now am thinking maybe yes. Unlike last year, lots of rooms are available for the Gift of Magic offer and half bibs are still available. That said, is there ANY reason to go through a TA? I never have, and it seems like there isn't really a big upside, e.g. savings on rooms or tickets.

Anyone care to recommend a good TA? If so, would you please PM me.

TIA.

 

[FFigawi]

So when my DVC points fell through, I wrote off marathon weekend, but now am thinking maybe yes. Unlike last year, lots of rooms are available for the Gift of Magic offer and half bibs are still available. That said, is there ANY reason to go through a TA? I never have, and it seems like there isn't really a big upside, e.g. savings on rooms or tickets.

Anyone care to recommend a good TA? If so, would you please PM me.

TIA.

I know Acclaim seems to be popular, but I'm sure @Keels can provide more suggestions

 

[croach]

So when my DVC points fell through, I wrote off marathon weekend, but now am thinking maybe yes. Unlike last year, lots of rooms are available for the Gift of Magic offer and half bibs are still available. That said, is there ANY reason to go through a TA? I never have, and it seems like there isn't really a big upside, e.g. savings on rooms or tickets.

Anyone care to recommend a good TA? If so, would you please PM me.

TIA.

The TA I have always used has group rates that are typically better than Disney rates. No bib purchase required. I don’t how that compares to the offer you mentioned though. Most TA’s will usually monitor prices though and rebook if there is a cheaper price. TAs will also book ADRs and other things if you don’t want to do it yourself.

 

[TheHamm]

So when my DVC points fell through, I wrote off marathon weekend, but now am thinking maybe yes. Unlike last year, lots of rooms are available for the Gift of Magic offer and half bibs are still available. That said, is there ANY reason to go through a TA? I never have, and it seems like there isn't really a big upside, e.g. savings on rooms or tickets.

Anyone care to recommend a good TA? If so, would you please PM me.

TIA.

I think it is worth asking for quotes. We (Full disclosure, we in the royal sense, I did nothing but approve ) contacted several agencies, not stand alone people, for Christmas due to insufficient point balance. Some agencies were not significantly better than rack, and some agencies wanted all sorts of info up front to give a quote. Not all agencies were equal, having different availability and a range of room-only discounts. We were able to find availability that was not there direct, and prices that were 30% off rack. I cannot release control of planning, so we will still do that ourselves, we just wanted the room and price. There was also no fee for cancelling a month out, so for our second round of booking where availability was a concern, not points, I was comfortable booking the cash room and waitlisting DVC.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I had told my parents that I was running in January at WDW but hadn't told them how far (nor did my mom ask, she's really supportive but doesn't always "get" it when it comes to running).

My dad asked today and when I told him, he freaked out. He is SO excited! Said it's something he always wanted to do, but never did. My parents never disappoint, his excitement made me even more excited!

 

[hotblooded]

So when my DVC points fell through, I wrote off marathon weekend, but now am thinking maybe yes. Unlike last year, lots of rooms are available for the Gift of Magic offer and half bibs are still available. That said, is there ANY reason to go through a TA? I never have, and it seems like there isn't really a big upside, e.g. savings on rooms or tickets.

Anyone care to recommend a good TA? If so, would you please PM me.

TIA.

I booked room-only through a TA and handled the rest myself. Their group rates are cheaper than general public room-only discounts. Not sure if I’m allowed to name it directly, so PM me if interested.

 

[roxymama]

Sort of on topic with POT. One decision that makes me want to wait to do Goofy or Dopey a future year and stick with HM only is that right now I have a really good (for me) POT for the half based on a fast 15k. It nets out to a better HM pace than my current 13.1 best time would. To change to Goofy now, I can't use the 15k, I'd have to use my spring HM time and that will push me back some in the corrals. I think at least one or two. I have every confidence based on my run this weekend that I've got a significant HM PR just waiting to happen next year.
That may seem silly in the grand scheme of things, but it's part of my thought process.

Also that part about not sure I want to train for a marathon again so soon.

 

[camaker]

Also that part about not sure I want to train for a marathon again so soon.

Yeah, but at this point it really wouldn't be training FOR a marathon again so much as maintaining your current fitness for a couple of extra months. Now if you do it at a later date, then it becomes training for a marathon from the start again. So it would kinda be easier to do now...

 

[roxymama]

Yeah, but at this point it really wouldn't be training FOR a marathon again so much as maintaining your current fitness for a couple of extra months. Now if you do it at a later date, then it becomes training for a marathon from the start again. So it would kinda be easier to do now...

Shhhhh....stop being logical! I don't need that kind of positive outlook in my life right now.
(I kid, I kid!)

 

[Sleepless Knight]

So when my DVC points fell through, I wrote off marathon weekend, but now am thinking maybe yes. Unlike last year, lots of rooms are available for the Gift of Magic offer and half bibs are still available. That said, is there ANY reason to go through a TA? I never have, and it seems like there isn't really a big upside, e.g. savings on rooms or tickets.

Anyone care to recommend a good TA? If so, would you please PM me.

TIA.

Everybody was really excited about those great Disney rates a couple of weeks back. Those rates were still higher than the rates that my agent booked for me back in May. As others have said, it's a good idea to look.

I had told my parents that I was running in January at WDW but hadn't told them how far (nor did my mom ask, she's really supportive but doesn't always "get" it when it comes to running).

My dad asked today and when I told him, he freaked out. He is SO excited! Said it's something he always wanted to do, but never did. My parents never disappoint, his excitement made me even more excited!

I'm glad your family is supportive. That's great.

Also that part about not sure I want to train for a marathon again so soon.

That's a major reason why I decided to do Dopey as part of my first marathon. Yes, it's a crazy first marathon experience, but I also figure that the three races leading up to the marathon will not determine whether or not I like the marathon.

 

[LSUfan4444]

Anyone here use one of the watchsliders for the new magicband pucks?

I can't stand using a magic band and usually just carry my KTTW card but I would consider this since I normally wear a watch anyway....anyone have a specific one they can recommend?

https://mb2watchslider.com/

 

[rteetz]

Anyone here use one of the watchsliders for the new magicband pucks?

I can't stand using a magic band and usually just carry my KTTW card but I would consider this since I normally wear a watch anyway....anyone have a specific one they can recommend?

https://mb2watchslider.com/

I know many people do but I am not one. I’m a bit of a magicband hoarder. I buy all the collectible ones and such.

 

[camaker]

Anyone here use one of the watchsliders for the new magicband pucks?

I can't stand using a magic band and usually just carry my KTTW card but I would consider this since I normally wear a watch anyway....anyone have a specific one they can recommend?

https://mb2watchslider.com/

I hadn’t seen that before. It’s a neat idea! Another thing you might look at is the Mickey head puck holder. I put it on a retractable badge holder and clip it onto a belt loop. That makes it just like the ID badge I have to wear at work and it’s very natural to use it for purchases, park entry, rooms, etc...

 

[flav]

Anyone here use one of the watchsliders for the new magicband pucks?

I can't stand using a magic band and usually just carry my KTTW card but I would consider this since I normally wear a watch anyway....anyone have a specific one they can recommend?

https://mb2watchslider.com/

I just put the puck in my running pants zipped pocket for a run

 

[CDKG]

I had told my parents that I was running in January at WDW but hadn't told them how far (nor did my mom ask, she's really supportive but doesn't always "get" it when it comes to running).

My dad asked today and when I told him, he freaked out. He is SO excited! Said it's something he always wanted to do, but never did. My parents never disappoint, his excitement made me even more excited!

When I first told my mother I was signing up for the marathon, she had no reaction. I kept wondering if she really heard what I said and did she realize a marathon is 26.2 miles? It turns out...she heard me the first time and realized just how far a marathon is. She just was confident enough in me to not think it was that big of a deal!