Marathon Weekend 2020

[Barca33Runner]

Just remember, there's a rail track right up the middle of Main Street so that would have to be covered with some temporary covering/flooring to avoid turned ankles.

It’s imperfect. I guess I’m the only person who gets the feels on Main Street USA when I come to the parks outside of an rD event and doesn’t get them at all as I’m being herded like cattle down it during an rD event. Working on getting faster, maybe it’ll be more fun when it hasn’t reached the clogged drain portion of the race (if that exists).

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Unpopular opinion alert: *whispers* I wish they would get rid of Main Street USA spectating.

Delete post, ban user.

 

[roxymama]

I have a sample of only one marathon under my belt but I'm wondering if I've been forever spoiled with crowd support for this distance by running the Chicago marathon. In the late miles we had a portion of the course with no support and it felt like the longest portion (then again that could have been me just getting ridiculously tired.)
Tink HM 2017 had barely any support outside of the parks because it was the year they changed the volunteer rules and so the majority of Anaheim clubs disappeared. I still loved the race but I felt that I missed out on the atmosphere. I still want to do WDW marathon irregardless but it will be easier with friendly encouragement throughout.

 

[baxter24]

The only places I noticed the lack of spectators was just outside animal kingdom and at the overpass by the McDonald’s. There were people cheering coming out of Hollywood Studios and at the Boardwalk. It was certainly less people than I’ve seen during the marathon but it could be just because it was earlier in the morning. It was a bummer not having spectators outside of AK. That’s always such a nice boost before you have to make your way down the highway to WWoS. There were some spectators right by the buses before we entered into Epcot for the 10k. It will be interesting to see if they keep this up for the rest of the races.

 

[rteetz]

Got my response from runDisney

 

[Neon Cactus]

Got my response from runDisney

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That's a lot of words to tell you basically nothing.

 

[rteetz]

That's a lot of words to tell you basically nothing.

Yep

 

[ZellyB]

Lot of words that tell me this in likely the new policy for all races going forward and thanks for expressing your disappointment and we'll do like we do on most things and ignore you.

 

[rteetz]

Lot of words that tell me this in likely the new policy for all races going forward and thanks for expressing your disappointment and we'll do like we do on most things and ignore you.

I’ll further voice my opinion on the survey they send me.

 

[ZellyB]

I did go ahead and email them as well and I'll have Chris do it too. The more voices the better even though I doubt it will matter. I don't post to their facebook page, but are there complaints being voiced there as well?

 

[rteetz]

I did go ahead and email them as well and I'll have Chris do it too. The more voices the better even though I doubt it will matter. I don't post to their facebook page, but are there complaints being voiced there as well?

I have not seen. I know the runDisney facebook groups were vocal about it but not sure runDisney really looks at those.

 

[Neon Cactus]

Was this sent to the general RunDisney email? Does anyone know Faron Kelley's email? I'll be happy to email also, but emailing Faron directly might get a better chance of it getting read instead of the standard corporate reply.

 

[rteetz]

Was this sent to the general RunDisney email? Does anyone know Faron Kelley's email? I'll be happy to email also, but emailing Faron directly might get a better chance of it getting read instead of the standard corporate reply.

Yeah I did the general runDisney email to start.

Faron.Kelley@Disney.com

 

[Neon Cactus]

Thanks. I just remember emailing about a year ago and I sent it directly to Bob Chapek and got a quick response by phone call. I've sent emails to the general emails and got pretty much the same version of response that you got. Here's hoping something gets through to them.

 

[lhermiston]

Emails are easily deleted and ignored. Money talks. This is a garbage policy and anyone who really wants to affect change shouldn’t give runDisney any more of their money.

I know this is easy coming from someone planning on a break from Disney races, but I’ll happily spend my money doing DC, Chicago or Vegas marathons in the future instead.

 

[rteetz]

Emails are easily deleted and ignored. Money talks. This is a garbage policy and anyone who really wants to affect change shouldn’t give runDisney any more of their money.

I know this is easy coming from someone planning on a break from Disney races, but I’ll happily spend my money doing DC, Chicago or Vegas marathons in the future instead.

Yes money does talk but runDisney truly isn't a big revenue maker as it is. And there are times runDisney does listen to outrage.

 

[lhermiston]

Yes money does talk but runDisney truly isn't a big revenue maker as it is. And there are times runDisney does listen to outrage.

For everyone’s sake, I hope you’re right. I won’t be holding my breath.

 

[pclvnmcky88]

Does the Castaway Cay Challenge usually sell out? I was hoping to wait until October/November when the military rate for that cruise comes out!

 

[jmasgat]

Got my response from runDisney

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I got the exact same response.

 

[Disney at Heart]

That's a lot of words to tell you basically nothing.

All rD really did was acknowledge that they received @rteetz email.
As for liability issues, couldn’t rD add something to the waiver that says taking stuff from anywhere other than official Disney stops is prohibited and they assume no liability if runners take food/drinks, etc. from strangers? Of course legal would have to word it. Then any liability beyond Disney negligence would be ours.