I was lucky enough to have my two oldest daughters (17 & 12 at the time) run the 5-K with me and then the 17 y/o did the 10-K too. Neither is really a runner, so I was super proud of them and was a highlight of my first completed Dopey for sure! Best part is that it got my youngest daughter (now 10) wanting to run. She and I were supposed to do the Star Wars 5-K together (and still will virtually).
I’m a walker too! Nice to meet you! Fingers crossed we can walk until our hearts are content at marathon weekend 2022! Haha I was signed up for my first ever half marathon (Star Wars) but of course it was canceled and I didn’t want to do the virtual option. I guess I have more time to slowly build up my mileage. You’ll love marathon weekend! I did the 5k last year and it was truly magical. Ready for 2022!!!
Hi, Sarah!
I was probably the only person in the world that was happy events went virtual. I’ve always had doing a RunDisney event in the back of my mind, but have been too afraid I wouldn’t be able to complete a race. “Athletic” or “coordinated” have never been words people would use to describe me. 
Now that I know I can, I’m ready to do so at the parks! 
Rent a car. They do have shuttle services through various companies. How those work I don’t know. Disney could possibly partner with someone soon for this as well.
Thank you, that's a relief. Although we have a hire car when we go as a family I didn't want the expense of car hire and Disney resort parking on my own.
Normally we would have dates for events already but obviously this isn’t a normal time.
I’ve never done this so I don’t know if it would work, but I know there’s a car care center on property. Depending on the time of your arrival, perhaps you could rent a car for the drive from MCO, bring your luggage to your resort, and then return the car at the car care center? This might be too time consuming, but it’s a thought. The loss of DME brings a little more planning into the mix...
We have and yes it works. Just a couple of key points and I'll attach the link. Hours of operation [7:00 AM - 7:00 PM] may not meet your needs for returning the car the same day. We usually return the car the next day when we do this. Only Alamo, National and Enterprise participate.
Good to know, thank you! What is the shuttle service like that brings you back to your resort (or to a park)? Is it a bus? Car? Just curious if it would be another safety concern.
It was a car when I used it. It will take you to any Disney resort. I don't know about parks but assume so as well.
Woah... let's not rush into putting up with it the whole way...
I considered doing something similar on my 2019 trip, but returning the car to the Dolphin instead. So, that is another option assuming Alamo is still there.
