Marathon Weekend 2020

[StarGirl11]

That’s my plan. I don’t like my chances of pulling it off, but like Han said, “Never tell me the odds.”

I think the biggest key here is getting to or through the tapstyles as close to opening as possible. I'm giving myself about an hour to do the 5k realistically since I'll probably stop at one or two stops in the beginning that will still have short lines before the calvary starts to come in. And I don't want to rush and exhaust myself on day 1. If I time it right that should get myself to the tapstyles by opening. The absolute latest I can finish the 5 and still be through the tapstyles before the park and the boarding groups open is probably somewhere around 6:40.

Its going to be a bit less crazy by the time we get there since it won't be the week between Christmas and New Years. But the non backup BGs have been going really quick. So if I want to do the ride and the tour I booked I need to be through those tapstyles.

At least I should be able to go through the no bag line. I'm leaving my walker at the hotel. I can't afford to lose 10 minutes to a lyft driver struggling to get it in their car (I tend to let them load otherwise I worry about damaging the car). So all I should have on me is my hiking stick and my running belt.

Which reminds me I really need to pick a caravener to tie my stick to my belt...

 

[FFigawi]

If you want I can track you guys to make sure I’m out there and keeping an eye out

Great idea! Tracking one or two of us should work fine in case someone's info doesn't update correctly.

That’s my plan. I don’t like my chances of pulling it off, but like Han said, “Never tell me the odds.”

I'm waiting for someone to time their 10k so they can zip over to DHS at rope drop, get their group, and make it back to the finish before the course closes.

 

[cdlafl]

Cranked out a solid 10 and 16 miler this weekend. Mileage is coming down and the body is recovering. Heading down next Tuesday morning...dinner at California Grill for the first time! Very excited for next week!

 

[lhermiston]

I'm waiting for someone to time their 10k so they can zip over to DHS at rope drop, get their group, and make it back to the finish before the course closes.

Don't tempt me with a good time.

 

[UNCBear24]

Late to the party @DopeyBadger .

RACE - Full
NAME - Dave
DIS'er name - UNCBear24
Costume/Clothing - No costume
Corral - B
Pre-Race Meet-up? - Possibly
Early Bird or Late Arriver - more Late than Early
Front, Middle, or Back of corral - Middle
Expected Pace - 10:00 - 10:30

 

[Tinkerbelle's Mom]

SAFD:

Ahhh this is the hardest part for my DD. She fears falling "behind" but did have an awesome experience at the princess half in 2017 where she waited for a pic with four princes together. She loves that one so I am hoping she will stop for a few.

Rare characters or groupings of characters will most likely get her to stop. That with a reasonable line might make it ok for her. Truthfully she's more about trying to get a ride in during the full. That's something shes been talking about non-stop, lol.

 

[Nightriders19]

Cranked out a solid 10 and 16 miler this weekend. Mileage is coming down and the body is recovering. Heading down next Tuesday morning...dinner at California Grill for the first time! Very excited for next week!

We're headed down on Tuesday as well. Countdown's on!

 

[StarGirl11]

I'm waiting for someone to time their 10k so they can zip over to DHS at rope drop, get their group, and make it back to the finish before the course closes.

....I actually pulled up the map and debated that for a moment after you brought this up. Decided it would take too long and I didn't want the stress of running a half hour plus round trip to DHS. I can keep a decent pace even during an episode but I can't go that fast. At least not without bypassing all the characters before that. And yeah no I maybe willing to skip a character or two for the 5k (after looking back through the time stamps I think I'll only have to skip one maybe two to make it to DHS with enough time to get a boarding group that's not a backup). But I'm not skipping most of the characters to do that for the 10k. I'll ride in February.

The only way I might change my mind is if the group I do a game with sometimes decides to make it absurd level number of points to make the long round trip. Though I haven't heard if its a go for this year either...

 

[CDKG]

After closely studying @DopeyBadger’s Marathon Weekend guide, specifically the “Other Epcot Alcohol/Food Stands” column... I have a very important question! Does anyone know what time La Cantina de San Angel typically opens on marathon Sunday? 10 am or 11 am? With this year’s earlier start time, I anticipate running through World Showcase sometime in between.

 

[StarGirl11]

After closely studying @DopeyBadger’s Marathon Weekend guide, specifically the “Other Epcot Alcohol/Food Stands” column... I have a very important question! Does anyone know what time La Cantina de San Angel typically opens on marathon Sunday? 10 am or 11 am? With this year’s earlier start time, I anticipate running through World Showcase sometime in between.

The website lists it as opening at 10 on race day.

Found this out because I was trying to find out when the boulangerie in the France pavilion opens and noticed, duh opening times are listed for the restaraunts/booth. So yeah if anyone is finishing between 9-10 and wants a drink. There's an option. They open before the rest of World Showcase. They're a bit tucked back but it isn't too long of a walk to get there.

 

[DerTobi75]

I am so many posts behind here :-(

Been here in Orlando since Saturday. Had two Runs already, one easy Run during Rain. Was ok! The second Run was a Temporun, man I failed so hard this morning. Getting used to the humidity and heat here. I have some easy Runs on my TP until Marathon Weekend.

We have visited Epcot & MK today and been there late, because of the EMHs. Hope to get into MK today, we have APs and an ADR. Maybe we are safe, but the Crowds seems to be massiv and we have to change the Hotel before heading to MK.

 

[FFigawi]

I am so many posts behind here :-(

Been here in Orlando since Saturday. Had two Runs already, one easy Run during Rain. Was ok! The second Run was a Temporun, man I failed so hard this morning. Getting used to the humidity and heat here. I have some easy Runs on my TP until Marathon Weekend.

We have visited Epcot & MK today and been there late, because of the EMHs. Hope to get into MK today, we have APs and an ADR. Maybe we are safe, but the Crowds seems to be massiv and we have to change the Hotel before heading to MK.

This week is always one of the worst for crowds. It’s one reason I’m not sad our FL resident passes are blacked out this week.

 

[LSUfan4444]

Soon, the crowds will start to thin out...then, the tour groups arrive where 7 can feel like 70.

 

[Oswald0827]

The website lists it as opening at 10 on race day.

Found this out because I was trying to find out when the boulangerie in the France pavilion opens and noticed, duh opening times are listed for the restaraunts/booth. So yeah if anyone is finishing between 9-10 and wants a drink. There's an option. They open before the rest of World Showcase. They're a bit tucked back but it isn't too long of a walk to get there.

This is great news - thank you! I was hoping for a beer and pretzel in Germany - PROST!

 

[AggieDizzer]

@DopeyBadger May I also join the fun at the last minute?

This will be my first Dopey and I have really enjoyed following along with everyone's posts - it would be so cool to put names with faces. Sorry I am so late to fill out the form! I'm so excited about this thing and can't wait to see everyone's cool costumes and Disney spirit next week!!

RACE - 5K
NAME - Chris
DIS'er Name - AggieDizzer
Costume/Clothing - No Costume
Corral - B
Pre Race Meet Up - Sure!
Early/Late - Early
Front/Middle/Back - Front
Expected Pace: 7:00 min/mile

RACE - 10K
NAME - Chris
DIS'er Name - AggieDizzer
Costume/Clothing - No Costume
Corral - B
Pre Race Meet Up - Mos Def!
Early/Late - Early
Front/Middle/Back - Front
Expected Pace: 7:00 min/mile

RACE - Half Marathon
NAME - Chris
DIS'er Name - AggieDizzer
Costume/Clothing - No Costume
Corral - B
Pre Race Meet Up - Yep
Early/Late - Early
Front/Middle/Back - Front
Expected Pace: 7:30 min/mile

RACE - Marathon
NAME - Chris
DIS'er Name - AggieDizzer
Costume/Clothing - No Costume
Corral - B
Pre Race Meet Up - Yes Please
Early/Late - Early
Front/Middle/Back - Front
Expected Pace: 7:50 min/mile

 

[jeremy1002]

So @DopeyBadger estimates the balloon ladies finishing the 10K at 7:59:12. I don't know what my corral will be for the 10K (I'm C for full/half), but I like my chances of finishing in time even with a detour at approx. mile 4.5 to Hollywood Studios to pick up a Boarding Group. Anyone else seriously considering this?

 

[gtitan21]

I'll play along

RACE - Half
NAME - Craig
DIS'er Name - Cubby
Costume/Clothing - Shorts & T-Shirt no matter the weather
Corral - F? No Clue
Pre Race Meet Up - If i'm not running behing... pun
Early/Late - Early
Front/Middle/Back - Front
Expected Pace: Swept... lol. shooting for 14-15/mile

 

[cdlafl]

this may have been asked already, but is it worth getting an uber to the Expo Wednesday morning instead of taking the provided transportation? Looks like the buses don't start until 930. How early should one get to the Expo prior to opening?

 

[rbradach]

Updates to my previous Marathon info:

RACE - Marathon
NAME - Bob
DIS'er name - rbradach
Costume/Clothing - Black tank - Is there a fast pass for this.
Corral - C or D
Pre-Race Meet-up? - (Yes)
Early Bird or Late Arriver - Early Bird
Front, Middle, or Back of corral - Middle
Expected Pace - 12:00 with pictures

 

[goingthedistance]

It is not just the finish line at 7:59 you have to beat, it is the sweep points along the boardwalk/beach club/Epcot re-entry loop. So if we assume back on the course by the time the balloon ladies get to the Boardwalk Ferry terminal, ROTR people would have to be back on the course by 7:30 Call it 7:25 for a buffer just in case balloon ladies start earlier than 6:20. Doable for faster runners because it is only a mile from DHS after 7am back to the course. Faster runners could be back on the course by 7:15 after getting a boarding group. I'm not going to try this personally.