Marathon Weekend 2019

[Dis_Yoda]

Literally had a dream last night that the waivers came out. It’s coming true soon! Right. Right?

It has to come out within the next 4 weeks!

 

[1lilspark]

FWIW this is the first race done with the in house system over active I don’t know if that makes a difference with how soon waviors are out

 

[rteetz]

FWIW this is the first race done with the in house system over active I don’t know if that makes a difference with how soon waviors are out

Wine and dine technically was. Everything was transferred over with Wine and Dine. Also they still technically use Active behind the scenes.

 

[SunshineSummer]

I’m outwardly being patient but I’m pretty sure my subconscious is acting like a child two days before Christmas. I’m just so excited!

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I am kinda bummed not to be joining you guys for these races in January. Ran my PoT race for the Star Wars race last week. Ran 13.1 miles today just to keep my legs conditioned, every step thinking about the fact that I am not going to be at WDW in 3 weeks.

 

[SarahDisney]

Just got a TP alert that MK has changed their hours for marathon weekend. Saturday the park is open until 11PM!

Mother*beeeeeep*....
This could be dangerous. (Although I wasnt planning to be anywhere near MK on Saturday, so theres an at least 25% chance that I'll behave).

How hectic do y'all think Sunday night EMH at Hollywood studios until 10pm will be? Toying with idea to check out Toy Story Land during that time.

Do it!!!!!!!

 

[rteetz]

Some TAs are now offering the 5K or 10K for free...

 

[camaker]

I wish I had your commitment ... or just any sense of self-preservation. I was counting on park hours to keep me out of trouble for Dopey and now I’m thinking, “Run a marathon on four hours of sleep? I’ve had worse ideas.”

This is like every marathon for me! I’m so nervous and hyped up, I have a terrible time sleeping the night before. I just end up tossing and turning and dozing fitfully. Now I focus on getting the sleep the prior night. Even in a Goofy/Dopey situation I can get a lot better night’s sleep before the half.

 

[jmasgat]

Some TAs are now offering the 5K or 10K for free...

Whaaaaaa! Just stop. I am trolling the DVC boards and Delta site telling myself not to drop a thou or more to come race and you guys are not helping!

(And who are these TA? I would do the 10k and half IF or some reason I was to cave and come down)

 

[rteetz]

Whaaaaaa! Just stop. I am trolling the DVC boards and Delta site telling myself not to drop a thou or more to come race and you guys are not helping!

You have to book a two night minimum stay in order to get the free race but still not a bad deal.

 

[jmasgat]

You have to book a two night minimum stay in order to get the free race but still not a bad deal.

And I just sent off a request for Quote for one of the TA listed on RunDisney website that allegedly had 10k free.

 

[willrunfordisney117]

The race policy page for the marathon says waivers won't be available until 2 weeks before. Does it usually say that or is that new this year?

 

[JulieODC]

I changed my FPs a bit the other day as well.

Add me to the “messing with my FP” club - made a few changes the other day, and happy to see that for the most part, it was easy to change to what I wanted when I wanted - so maybe crowds won’t be too bad?

Just got a TP alert that MK has changed their hours for marathon weekend. Saturday the park is open until 11PM!

Yay!! And we were planning to be there that night already - same night we are heading to Artist Point. My girls will be SO excited for a late night! (Can’t wait for AP reviews to start coming out, by the way!)

 

[Dis_Yoda]

The race policy page for the marathon says waivers won't be available until 2 weeks before. Does it usually say that or is that new this year?

Usually says that

 

[jmasgat]

Oh Lord. The quote came back. 3 nights Pop, 2 days base ticket and the 10k and half for under $600!

 

[garneska]

Oh Lord. The quote came back. 3 nights Pop, 2 days base ticket and the 10k and half for under $600!

Looking forward to meeting you at the 10K

 

[cavepig]

Wine and dine technically was. Everything was transferred over with Wine and Dine. Also they still technically use Active behind the scenes.

How do you know that on the Behind the scenes?

 

[ZellyB]

Oh Lord. The quote came back. 3 nights Pop, 2 days base ticket and the 10k and half for under $600!

See you there!!

 

[roxymama]

I got an alert that my Friday night mine train FP from 7:15 to 8pm was cancelled and replaced and I was like "whaaaaat??"
Turns out it was just extended to 8:15pm since the park hours were extended. Panic for no reason!

Oh Lord. The quote came back. 3 nights Pop, 2 days base ticket and the 10k and half for under $600!

That's a good deal. Treat yo self!

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! Marathon weekend kicks off in 23 days!

This week's Sundays are for Disney is about characters. For the runners planning on making a bunch of character stops, who do you hope to see along the route? For those of you on the fence/not planning to make character stops, which character or characters would get you to stop? For those of you who have run past races, who has been the best character you've seen along the course (in any race)?

I'm not planning on making a lot of stops and I might only make them for the half. But, I would probably stop for Oswald (I'd much rather see him in the parks), The Incredibles and Frozone, Mike and Sully and MAYBE Buzz and Woody. I don't remember a lot of the characters from my lone rD experience, but seeing Vacation Genie (by the golf course? It was right outside of MK) was pretty cool.

Have a great week, everyone.