Marathon Weekend 2022

[pinkxray]

I’m really hoping Marathon Weekend 2022 happens. If not, Princess 2022 sounds pretty good too. Looking at the calendar of Feb. 2022, Presidents Day seems a little late. Any speculation on what weekend Princess would be? Feb25-27?

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Anyone order any of the new runDisney merch from shop Disney? Wondering about quality, fit, etc. I have the Disney gift card to use that they gave us as part of the virtual Goofy package, and missing expo shopping right about now...

I ordered some of the new runDisney Star Wars shirts last month and am happy with the fit. I'm tall so that often means that a shirt is either too short or too roomy and one of the two shirts I ordered fits and I haven't tried the other one out yet, but I presume it will. I run at night so I'm choosing brighter colors to run in so I am more visible. The Death Star pullover fits fine too and I will probably use it tomorrow for the last leg of my multi day marathon.

 

[mr incredibleS1]

I don't want to plan a trip to Disney until I know that I don't have to wear a mask. I really think we will have to contend with the virus for the first 3/4th of this year, if not longer. I will hope for everyone sake that it is held in 2022, but I won't consider it until 2023.

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

good Lord.... i think i will go crazy if they cancel marathon weekend again. If they plan on doing princess as first then why not marathon weekend, which is one dang month earlier... heck if the vaccines are rolled out then the 1 month wont make a difference, so either do marathon weekend or delay marathon weekend one month and then princess by one month. i can't stand having to skip Dopey two tearsin a row, i already had star wars ripped away for 2 years and now completely cancelled... i hate this

I agree. Are there more important things/is this a first world problem? Of course. But Marathon Weekend is so special and it’s so hard to imagine it not happening next year either. I understand the previous posters who mentioned that maybe size is a concern, with Marathon Weekend basically being the highlight event of the year for RunDisney, but depending on where we are, maybe they could just cut back/lower capacity a bit. I’m willing to bet there’s not much validity to that rumor about Princess. Maybe they’re considering options, but a full year away is impossible to predict. So much could change, especially if distribution of vaccines hopefully improves.

If I have to wait 2 full years for Marathon Weekend to return, I’ll be disappointed, but whenever it is, I intend to be there.

 

[The Expert]

Starting with marathon weekend is probably the biggest risk because it's the biggest weekend (numbers-wise at least). They may think it's easier/safer to start with a smaller weekend.

I also wonder if there's a difference between the two weekends in terms of us-based vs. international runners. I know marathon weekend gets a lot of international runners. If princess does not get as many international runners, that could be a reason to start with that weekend. I don't think they'll restart in-person races without international runners being able to come at all, but I think it will be a while before they can get back to the regular numbers of international runners.

I agree that rD probably would prefer to test out any new protocols on a smaller weekend, but I can also see them wanting to make a big splash when MW does come back. My hope is that this means a scaled-back Wine & Dine late in 2021 and a full on Marathon Weekend in 2022.

 

[Herding_Cats]

So, do we think that with the current popularity of the virtual runs, that they will continue to sell in-person races, and then switch them to virtual (or opt for a refund) if it becomes necessary? Because I might need to try to sign up for something for 2022....

 

[NewYKRunner]

So, do we think that with the current popularity of the virtual runs, that they will continue to sell in-person races, and then switch them to virtual (or opt for a refund) if it becomes necessary? Because I might need to try to sign up for something for 2022....

I think that’s likely what will happen this year.

 

[BikeFan]

Just as a matter of interest, what board would that be? I had already paid the fees for Dopey 2021 to the TA, and received a travel voucher. So I'm kind of hoping that the Marathon Weekend would be the first US event.

I read a fair number of Disney sites/boards so I don't honestly remember, but I think it was a sub on Reddit. Again, I just want to restate that this was a rumor, with the source being someone who knows someone who knows someone at RunDisney. Take that for what you will. I very much hope the rumor is wrong, and Marathon Weekend 2022 is a live event. I'm planning on my third Dopey if it is!

 

[Schuldig]

I think you might have your dates mixed up. Marathon Weekend 2021 is the one we should be attending right now. The TA pool went on sale for it early last year. There’s been no word on registration, TA or otherwise, for registration for next year’s Marathon Weekend 2022.

You are absolutely correct. I somehow keep forgetting we are in 2021. The passage of time feels so weird. Haha.

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

One of the chief scientists of the World Health Organization said herd immunity won’t be achieved this year even with vaccines and that public health measures like social distancing will still need to be in place at least through this year. Makes me really discouraged about Marathon Weekend 2022 being able to happen.

 

[Grabnar]

One of the chief scientists of the World Health Organization said herd immunity won’t be achieved this year even with vaccines and that public health measures like social distancing will still need to be in place at least through this year. Makes me really discouraged about Marathon Weekend 2022 being able to happen.

There's a few things they could do to make it work (requiring vaccination proof, increasing the length of time between corrals, moving to 2 weekends to spread it out). Still too early to say, but I think you might be right

 

[NewYKRunner]

There's a few things they could do to make it work (requiring vaccination proof, increasing the length of time between corrals, moving to 2 weekends to spread it out). Still too early to say, but I think you might be right

I'm assuming it will depend on if/when daily case counts and, more importantly, fatalities decline.

 

[Grabnar]

I'm assuming it will depend on if/when daily case counts and, more importantly, fatalities decline.

I think case counts are a better metric than fatality counts if you're trying to prevent infecting your runners

 

[NewYKRunner]

I think case counts are a better metric than fatality counts if you're trying to prevent infecting your runners

The vaccine doesn't prevent you from getting infected at this point, it's intended to teach your body how to fight the virus and reduce your symptoms, which it's apparently very effective at currently. Let's say all infections 6 months from now resulted in no, or very minor, symptoms, why not allow events such as this to happen?

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

The vaccine doesn't prevent you from getting infected at this point, it's intended to teach your body how to fight the virus and reduce your symptoms, which it's apparently very effective at currently. Let's say all infections 6 months from now resulted in no, or very minor, symptoms, why not allow events such as this to happen?

This is my hope. The whole reason for all of these restrictions is to limit severe disease and keep hospitals from being overwhelmed. We’re obviously not getting rid of the virus, so if metrics like hospitalizations and deaths improve, we can hopefully start moving on.

 

[rteetz]

I don’t need doom and gloom thinking this far out. Optimism and hope is where I need to stay mentally.

 

[Jason Bryer]

I am definitely in for Dopey 2022 (will be my 4th DM, 2nd Dopey). Haven't had the entire family for a MW but think this will be the year. Here is the plan as of now:
1. The seven year old will do the 5k with me.
2. The 13 year old will do the 10k with me
3. The 15 year old (his birth is the 7th so it should be the day after) will do the HM with me.
4. Probably doing the half on my own.
Not sure what the wife will do. She did the 10k and half in 2020.

I am trying to be very optimistic it will happen. I get my vaccine next week (super excited). As of now, I will be doing the Vermont City marathon in May (they are planning to run it) and possible another in the fall (NYC if I can get in, I work for CUNY so hoping to work that angle, if not NYC then Philadelphia).

We are hoping to stay in the Epcot area with a preference for Yacht or Beach Club for the pool. We have stayed at Sports, Dolphin, and Pop on past MW trips and they were all good, though we tend to have a care there an very much prefer driving to the start. With the Magical Express ending I am sure we will get a car next year too.

 

[Bree]

I don’t need doom and gloom thinking this far out. Optimism and hope is where I need to stay mentally.

Me either! There are so many live races happening now in Florida including some put on by Track Shack. Field size is smaller and there are no big after parties, but so far the two I have had the opportunity to run were a success IMO.

 

[WhereInFlorida]

We are hoping to stay in the Epcot area with a preference for Yacht or Beach Club for the pool.

It is family's favorite for race weekend because of the pool (although it is hit or miss with the weather) and ability to sleep in as late as possible but still make it out to see me run by. Stayed at Coronado last year which was around mile 20 but it was a bit of a walk for them to get to the road and security would not let them cross to the other side or median.

 

[JulieODC]

I am definitely in for Dopey 2022 (will be my 4th DM, 2nd Dopey). Haven't had the entire family for a MW but think this will be the year. Here is the plan as of now:
1. The seven year old will do the 5k with me.
2. The 13 year old will do the 10k with me
3. The 15 year old (his birth is the 7th so it should be the day after) will do the HM with me.
4. Probably doing the half on my own.
Not sure what the wife will do. She did the 10k and half in 2020.

I am trying to be very optimistic it will happen. I get my vaccine next week (super excited). As of now, I will be doing the Vermont City marathon in May (they are planning to run it) and possible another in the fall (NYC if I can get in, I work for CUNY so hoping to work that angle, if not NYC then Philadelphia).

We are hoping to stay in the Epcot area with a preference for Yacht or Beach Club for the pool. We have stayed at Sports, Dolphin, and Pop on past MW trips and they were all good, though we tend to have a care there an very much prefer driving to the start. With the Magical Express ending I am sure we will get a car next year too.

love the idea to have family members run with you! If Dopey happens, I might do the same - 5k with the 6 yo and 10k with the 10yo.