Marathon Weekend 2025

[Psymonds]

Cheap and easy(ish) medal hanger is curtain rods

first step: install curtains!

Spoiler: funny spoiler

but seriously, our house is very close to our neighbors and almost every window has plantation shutters for privacy from the prior owners.

 

[Fischstick]

We did AH at MK too and Tiana’s wasn’t on the open attractions list at all. We arrived at 7:00pm and headed straight back to her because I haven’t ridden yet....but we’re promptly informed that if we didn’t have LL or a VQ, we were outta luck and she would be closed for the AH event. Boooooo

It was kind of crazy to be at an empty park. Great for riding of course and great for tired Dopey legs, but I felt rushed to try and squeeze everything in from 7-1. We had the full allotted time and still only managed one ice cream and not every attraction. I’d maybe try AH at HS, but will prob opt for a regular park day next time. Fingers crossed that it’s next year!

While driving home, I managed to score a half marathon bib for DL next month. I have been waiting for those bibs to drop because I want that Coast to Coast.....even though I do NOT love that backlog of Anaheim course. Lucky for me I had preemptively bought airline tix in hopes of getting a late bib.

Guess I’ll pop on over to that thread and see what I’ve missed.

 

[Naomeri]

first step: install curtains!

Spoiler: funny spoiler

but seriously, our house is very close to our neighbors and almost every window has plantation shutters for privacy from the prior owners.

Forget the curtains, just use medals
I need to redo this so it’s only single distance, in-person races, instead of virtual cumulative stuff

 

[ghrundis]

I have a weird question but figured I would ask here first. I purchased a hoodie at the Emporium. I just took it out of the bag to wash and noticed that the security tag is still attached to the hood. Anyone know a way I can get this off? Or somewhere I could carry it to have taken off? Or do I need to reach out to someone at Disney?

That happened to me with a pair of Vans I purchased there a couple of years ago. I had a new pair of Vans shipped to me for free. The cast member also told me I could take a screw driver and pry the security tag off

If you still have the receipt there should be a number at the bottom for guest services. Contact them and they will ask you to take a picture of the tag still on the merchandise and submit it to them. They will then send a replacement.

 

[nekonekoneko]

Was the Dopey medal supposed to be separable? My DW's came off her neck (it was so heavy, the velcro couldn't keep it together), and then it came into two pieces, looking like they are held together with magnets?

 

[rick1zoo2]

Couple of pictures from the half marathon:

 

[catsrgr8]

Did anyone see jogging jack ?

Yup! Saw him in Corral B before the race started

 

[FFigawi]

Was the Dopey medal supposed to be separable? My DW's came off her neck (it was so heavy, the velcro couldn't keep it together), and then it came into two pieces, looking like they are held together with magnets?

Yes. It swivels open like this and is attached at the bottom

 

[PeppercornElvis]

Yes. It swivels open like this and is attached at the bottom

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I will most likely never open this medal up again, but even so, it was still super cool to discover this little extra!

 

[jrsharp21]

Anyone doing the Disneyland Halloween Half? Contemplating now about trying to head out there to get my coast to coast medal. Since I am originally from California, figured I can call it a trip to see family with a quick stop for a run mixed in. Guess I will check out that thread.

 

[mollygirl13]

Had such a blast running the Half Marathon. Here are a few thoughts on my experience.

• Didn’t check my email until Friday night at 8 p.m. so I never got my chip updated/fixed.
• So glad the rain calmed down just as the race was starting.
• Even though the 60/70’s don’t have my favorite characters I still really enjoyed the mix of characters on the course.
• It started to rain when I was going by Grand Floridian and through Magic Kingdom so I missed out on Marie, Hitch Hiking Ghosts and Rapunzel/Flynn.
• Loved the Electrical Water pageant being out (And that path wasn't as crowded as I expected... Did it get worse later?)
• Fun to have a slightly different route inside the Magic Kingdom.
• Loved how they had the Pictures in front of the Castle set up this year, it was the best one I’ve ever had.
• When I made it to EPCOT I totally missed Meeko didn’t’ even see him haha.
• Also loved the pic of Space Ship earth in the background.
• Went through the usual highs and lows of “Should I just go back to bed and skip this, why did I sign up for this, this is fun, I LOVE this so much I should do this EVERY RACE” Haha

If you want to see highlights from the Half I was carrying my camera and put this together:

Thanks to everyone on these boards for all the tips, info, and support. Makes preparing for the races so fun.

Congratulations!! Awesome video. I loved watching it.

 

[nekonekoneko]

It swivels open like this and is attached at the bottom

Ok. Thank you! Her swivel is now detached. Maybe I'll contact rD to see if they can replace it.

Thanks!

 

[Psymonds]

Anyone doing the Disneyland Halloween Half? Contemplating now about trying to head out there to get my coast to coast medal. Since I am originally from California, figured I can call it a trip to see family with a quick stop for a run mixed in. Guess I will check out that thread.

DS and I will be there (here?) we're going down Friday and coming back Sunday because it's a school week.

 

[supersnoop]

He started at the very back of B corral. I noticed him while we were waiting around before the start. Interestingly, I was being nosy, and tried to look up his bib number to see his pace and his results didn't come up.

He started at the back of B, and I was right behind him in the first wave of C. I caught up to him at the finish line where he was about 10 seconds ahead of me. But, I don't really want to admit my pace.

 

[runwithperseverence7]

I was able to get the security tag off. Tha

He started at the back of B, and I was right behind him in the first wave of C. I caught up to him at the finish line where he was about 10 seconds ahead of me. But, I don't really want to admit my pace.

i was in the back of B. Wish I had seen him. Would’ve taken a pic for my kids.

 

[jmasgat]

Back from MW and had an enjoyable, more social time than usual (I'm generally quite happy to be on my own). Ran the 10k (I have photos to prove it, even though no time). Cheered at the half and full.

Something that hit me listening to everyone's race stories--it is not unusual for races to not go to plan. (D'oh!) Whether it's the weather, the sudden ache/pain that never came up during training, fatigue, nutrition or a host of other possibilities, it seems to be a higher percentage than I figured. It made me realize that when things go bad during a race, that it's not a failure to just make it work and get to the finish line.

Disappointing? yes Unfinished business? yes.....but never a failure.

 

[huskies90]

Back home today. We had a great week. More for time spent with family than anything else. Quick thoughts:

My wife and I arrived from CT on 12/28. We stayed offsite and I worked remotely through 1/7. Weather was warm and beautiful up to 1/6. My adult daughters arrived 1/7 when it turned cold and we moved to a one bedroom at Animal Kingdom Jambo. My wife and I have annual passes and come 3-4 times a year and usually take it easy. My 25 and 28 year old daughters had been to Disney every year since they were 5 and 8 but had not been since 2020. So they wanted to do a lot more than just the running. Unfortunately, I got sick on the Monday before they arrived and dealt with something the entire week including the races. But I powered through. I am just feeling better today.

When you consider how much money I spent this week, ironically, if you think about it, the races, which seem REALLY expensive are actually a pretty good bargain in today’s Disney universe. You get quite a bit of bang for your buck. Especially if you ride rides during the marathon (which my younger daughter did) and enjoy the characters.

As for the races themselves:

5K/10K – I did these with my wife and we had great couple’s costumes. We were on the runDisney Instagram reel for the 5K. The 10K took us over 2.5 hours as we stopped at all the characters. My older daughter did the 5K with us the younger daughter the 10K. The cold weather didn’t really bother us since we ran/walked so slow and just kept our warm clothes on for the corral and run.

The half I did by myself. Loved the warmer weather in the corral. I ran at my normal slow 10 minute pace and stopped for just about all the characters.

The full – I did the full with both daughters. It was my 7th full marathon and my first ever with a temp below 55. Just perfect running weather. Too bad I still felt sick or perhaps I could have PR’d.

I started in the corral by somehow losing one of my earbuds so I had to run the race with one which I have never done - nothing new on race day, right? I live for running with music so this was a bigger bummer than most people would think.

And then to finish it off, I tripped on the boardwalk at mile 25 and face planted. Considering I am 56 years old, I felt pretty lucky that I was able to get up and finish the run. Also, lucky it happened at mile 25 and not mile 1 and also lucky I did it on the boardwalk and not asphalt. I was only a little scraped up as opposed to being bloody if I fell on pavement.

Everything in between was fantastic. My only time goal was to break 4 hours which I did at 3:54.04. I also stopped for 22 character/icon photos. I did the last Star Wars race in 2019 and was so excited to see the Battle of Endor section. Especially since it was still dark when I arrived.

My oldest daughter completed her first ever marathon while my youngest set a new marathon PR even though she also stopped for 20+ characters and rode Everest. I am so proud of both of them!!

My wife and I are doing Springtime Surprise and our annual passes expire in March, so I am planning to renew this year and most likely will be in for Dopey #5 next January. But I may be taking a break after that. I guess we will cross that bridge in 15 months…

 

[princesspirateandrunner]

I have things to post about the weekend, but am not up to it. I had a doctor’s appointment this morning, and I have the flu. It’s too late to start Tamiflu, since my symptoms started Sunday. That’s why I disappeared off the thread, and we missed DATW. Anybody else sick?

 

[MissLiss279]

I have things to post about the weekend, but am not up to it. I had a doctor’s appointment this morning, and I have the flu. It’s too late to start Tamiflu, since my symptoms started Sunday. That’s why I disappeared off the thread, and we missed DATW. Anybody else sick?

Oh no! I just got home yesterday, and so far I’m still feeling good.

 

[SheHulk]

I have things to post about the weekend, but am not up to it. I had a doctor’s appointment this morning, and I have the flu. It’s too late to start Tamiflu, since my symptoms started Sunday. That’s why I disappeared off the thread, and we missed DATW. Anybody else sick?

I had a cold and then a stomach flu leading up to the race, so now I'm feeling healthy for the first time in weeks! I like your timing better Hope you are better soon.