Marathon Weekend 2025

[DisneyMountainWoman]

Dopey
Bid 23XXX no pot... 5 for estimate

 

[PrincessV]

Have to say I did not expect to see this sort of alert (precautionary!) from RD:

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I call this the CYA graphic. “Don’t sue us if something happens - you were warned!” rD issued something similar in 2017 and 2018.

 

[Z-Knight]

anyone flying in from Houston on the Southwest flight at 11:30am tomorrow?

say hi if you do - will be wearing 48.6 Dopey Hockey Sweater.

 

[ckb_nc]

I think I leave autolap on. I stop it for character stops because I like having a record of my actual run time.

My half bib is 423xx. Fastest non pot selected. And as a refresher my 10k bib is 627xx estimated 8-10 pace (meant to put 10-12!)

And also I just picked up my youngest from school with a stomachache. Pray for me lol

I stopped if for characters and a pic in front of the castle. My chip time was 20 plus minutes more than my watch time. But I also remember that I am literally running in Disney Parks, and the the park of my childhood (MK). Disney races are not for personal bests for me.

 

[kps7795]

But I also remember that I am literally running in Disney Parks, and the the park of my childhood (MK). Disney races are not for personal bests for me.

You're preaching to the choir about doing rD for the fun. Nonetheless, I use the lap pace on my watch more to control myself than anything else. I'm frankly a little afraid of burning myself out if I run by feel too early in the marathon. The ultimate finish to the marathon (and therefore my Dopey experience) for me is to be running pain-free with a big smile on my face rather than the grimace of my last marathon in 2023 where I was in absolute agony.

 

[DopeyBadger]

Last year I exchanged texts with my athlete whom finished as nearly the last Dopey finisher, and she found my tracking extremely beneficial. I'm already expanding and helping out more of my athletes with tracking and #math while out on the course that are projected to finish closely to the balloon ladies, and figured since I'm already doing it I might as well see if there are some other DIS'ers looking for help. So send me a DM, and then we can exchange numbers. I can text you updates on the location/timing of the balloon ladies relative to your own current splits. This means:

-I can give you a general idea of how much of a lead you have on them
-I can calculate what pace you'd need to maintain from that point forward to stay ahead of them
-I can calculate if you maintained a minimum of a 16 min/mile course time (not 16 min/mile GPS) how much time you could stop for characters/fun

Helps take the #runnermath out of the equation and let's you just focus on the race itself.

I'm probably limited on the number of people I can help, but since I've not done this before I can't yet say what my maximum I could handle is. But best to keep it to people who reasonably believe it'll take them >3hr HM or >6hr M. Again, send me a DM, do not post your number in this thread.

 

[The Expert]

As I'm trying to avoid thinking about the snow in the forecast for DFW at the end of this week, I've instead been obsessing over thinking about food, specifically lunch post-marathon (because at least I can control something). We're staying at BWV and I am planning on walking/hobbling back to the room to get cleaned up before grabbing lunch. We're planning on doing a celebratory dinner later, but I was looking for some lunch ideas. I know there are the sandwiches at the bakery, etc., but figured I would reach out to see if anyone had other suggestions.

If you can't get into Beaches & Cream, there is a walkup window where you can order and take it to go. Also the Boardwalk pizza window is excellent!

 

[PrincessV]

I haven’t tracked anyone in a long time - how does this work?! I claimed my own, but to track my friends, do I need to just keep that tracking website open?

 

[DopeyBadger]

I haven’t tracked anyone in a long time - how does this work?! I claimed my own, but to track my friends, do I need to just keep that tracking website open?

Based on the appearance of the website at this moment in time, the only option is to keep the tracking website open. In the past it allowed text messages or emails (with a workaround to make emails into texts), but it's not currently showing that functionality. Doubtful it'll change, but maybe.

For those looking for the link - https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-WDW-2025#/tracker

 

[lahobbs4]

Goofy 307xx, no POT.

edit: DH Goofy 309xx with a 3:51 marathon POT.

Why would my number be lower than his?

 

[Mr. Drauer]

update from internal Rundisney - Starting Groups A-F for 5K/10K, A-G for Half/Full. Spliiting of groups D and E for half and full as done at Wine and Dine.

47 perfect marathoners, 53 perfect Goofy, 373 perfect Dopey.

 

[jmasgat]

As I'm trying to avoid thinking about the snow in the forecast for DFW at the end of this week, I've instead been obsessing over thinking about food, specifically lunch post-marathon (because at least I can control something). We're staying at BWV and I am planning on walking/hobbling back to the room to get cleaned up before grabbing lunch. We're planning on doing a celebratory dinner later, but I was looking for some lunch ideas. I know there are the sandwiches at the bakery, etc., but figured I would reach out to see if anyone had other suggestions.

Consider going over to the Swan/Dolphin. The Fountain, Rosa Mexicano are a couple of casual places. There are also the pool bars, and they have more quick service places too if you just want to grab and go. If it was later I'd suggest Stir at the Swan Reserve. They mix a mean cocktail and their flatbreads are tasty--but they don't open til 3:30.

 

[PrincessV]

Based on the appearance of the website at this moment in time, the only option is to keep the tracking website open. In the past it allowed text messages or emails (with a workaround to make emails into texts), but it's not currently showing that functionality. Doubtful it'll change, but maybe.

For those looking for the link - https://track.rtrt.me/e/WDW-WDW-2025#/tracker

Thanks for confirming! I wasn’t sure if I was missing something on there. I’ve got a good idea of where my people should be at any given time, but will check the tracker from time to time.

 

[Blue Caterpillar]

Goofy bib #303XX with a 2:19 POT.

Im glad the weather is looking warmer, just now to hope the rain stays away. I hope it warms up for those running the 5k/10k !

 

[DHSsenior007]

Thanks for the suggestions of Beaches & Cream-- not sure how I had forgotten about that one! I don't want to worry about ADRs as I don't want to be stressed about time, so it's great to know there is a walk-up window. That will be perfect

 

[Herding_Cats]

@lahobbs4 Did you register at the same time? Or did he register later/with a charity?

 

[GuinnessRunner]

edit: DH Goofy 309xx with a 3:51 marathon POT.

Why would my number be lower than his?

Is it possible that the link he provided for proof of POT didn't work correctly so they could not verify the result? Might want to go into his registration and check that. If it works and shows the POT he submitted then he could try and go to runner relations and get their mistake fixed.

 

[jmasgat]

Any DVC'ers who want to spectate the Marathon, saw this posted elsewhere.

 

[lahobbs4]

@lahobbs4 Did you register at the same time? Or did he register later/with a charity?

Exact same time! Registration day

 

[The Expert]

Any DVC'ers who want to spectate the Marathon, saw this posted elsewhere.

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I got this too! This may be the first time they're doing this at WDW (or its possible they did this at the full last year when I spectated and didn't run it). I loved the DVC race stop at the DL Half last January! They had cute "home" themed backdrops set up and signs you could hold. A few of the people working it even brought their dogs!