Marathon Weekend 2026

[Smooth_Whiskey]

SAFD: I like whiskey.

 

[matt and beth]

SAFD: my username is very original, my name, the initials of my last names and what I consider the luckiest number you can randomly see and bring positive vibes.

And the avatar is very proudly when I got to MK on Oct 1st 2021 (the 50th anniversary) at 4 or 5am.

(I thought they were going to be nuts doing all type of stuff to commemorate The day… I was wrong LOL.. but as always is the community that makes everything better; there were so many families together cheering, wearing shirts with printed photos of old trips, even some from the first year, 50yrs of memories, all type of stuff, it was very cool to watch).

Wait? 6-7 isn’t the luckiest number you can see and bring positive vibes? My kids and wife’s students are misleading us

 

[radiodome21]

SAFD: well my screen name is a combination of my favorite band, Radiohead and an old nickname I had, Dome. The name dates back to my college days when I needed an email address. And 21 is one of my favorite numbers.

The avatar is a picture of a delicious cocktail I got at Tangarora Terrace at Disneyland. Pretty sure that’s where I was when I created this account after lurking for months when I was deciding to buy into DVC.

 

[AZMermaid]

My screen name is AZ for Arizona where we live and Mermaid because I was a recreational swim coach in the early internet days and Little Mermaid is one of my favorite Disney movies. It changes some, but top 3 for sure.

My avatar is from Disneyland when my kids were taken on a Treasure Hunt by Peter Pan. Those sweet costumed kids are now teens!

 

[FFigawi]

SAFD: My username is taken from my Hash name. I wanted to use something other than my initials and name for a change, and this one is unique and easy for me to remember. My avatar is an old picture of me during training for an Ironman in 2022. I don't even own that bike anymore. Guess it's time for a new one.

 

[rick1zoo2]

SAFD: screen name is derived from my first online forum from 20 years ago. It’s my first name with a 1 that the system added. Then for the dis boards I added zoo2 which rhymes with the band name from that original forum and is the first word of one of their songs. That forum is where I met my wife.

 

[jmasgat]

SAFD: I like whiskey.

Seriously, check out the Dramathon.

 

[GuinnessRunner]

SAFD: I generally lack creativity, but wanted to do something different than just uisng my name or initials. So my username was a simple way for me to combine to two of my favorite things. The avatar is not me but was a picture I found that seemed to fit perfectly.

 

[Smooth_Whiskey]

Is MW 2028 a dopey anniversary?

 

[Baloo in MI]

Is MW 2028 a dopey anniversary?

I believe it will be the 15th anniversary.

 

[fatmanatee]

I believe it will be the 15th anniversary.

Everyone's favorite medal!

 

[frozengirl]

Hi! Trying to over prepare for the weather. If it is raining, do you bring an umbrella for the corrals? Anything else? I've raced in very cold but never rain. Thanks!
And SAFD: Clearly I joined at the height of Frozen with two toddler girls

 

[MissLiss279]

Hi! Trying to over prepare for the weather. If it is raining, do you bring an umbrella for the corrals? Anything else? I've raced in very cold but never rain. Thanks!
And SAFD: Clearly I joined at the height of Frozen with two toddler girls

I usually will have a disposable poncho, and maybe a large trash bag to use for my legs. Maybe something else (trash bags or heat sheet) that is waterproof to sit on. Then, when I sit down I will tuck the waterproof barriers around me so that my shoes stay dry too. Some might put plastic bags over theirs shoes to keep them dry while waiting.
I’m not sure I’ve seen anyone with an umbrella in the corrals.

 

[Herding_Cats]

Hi! Trying to over prepare for the weather. If it is raining, do you bring an umbrella for the corrals? Anything else? I've raced in very cold but never rain. Thanks!
And SAFD: Clearly I joined at the height of Frozen with two toddler girls

Definitely a rain poncho at a minimum. Umbrellas can be tricky because the corrals get very tight and crowded. Everyone seems to take the "fill in all available space" extremely seriously the instant A corral starts to move, even when you're back in D or E and won't be going anywhere for another 40 minutes.

This was us waiting in the corrals for the HM in January this year. It sucked. Anyone who didn't have a poncho or mylar got absolutely drenched. And then the rain stopped and it didn't rain while we ran. Typical Florida.

 

[The Expert]

Trying to over prepare for the weather. If it is raining, do you bring an umbrella for the corrals? Anything else? I've raced in very cold but never rain.

Do NOT bring an umbrella. I had a mini umbrella as part of a costume last year, and it was fine out on the course where we had room to spread out, but anywhere else (ESPECIALLY the corrals) it was just too crowded to put it up without risking injuring someone. For potential rain, bring something to sit on (mylar, an extra poncho, even a plastic bag) and cover yourself with a throw-away poncho (or a garbage bag will work in a pinch). @camaker had a mylar poncho last year that was pretty brilliant for the cold, too!

 

[jrsharp21]

There are also people who will run the 5k fast enough to finish and run it again with the last corral. It’s a fun challenge to kick off the weekend.

I had never heard this before. I like. My wife keeps talking about trying to do a Dopey. Maybe if she ever does it, this would be something we could do.

 

[marty3d]

@camaker had a mylar poncho last year that was pretty brilliant for the cold, too!

I bought a 4 pack of these on Amazon for pretty cheap in case I needed them for NYC. They are now in my MW packing box. I saw people with these last year (especially during the downpour before the half) and don't know why I'd never thought of it before. What's nice is they come folded incredibly small so easily fit in your gear bag if you're checking or a pocket.

 

[jrsharp21]

Do NOT bring an umbrella. I had a mini umbrella as part of a costume last year, and it was fine out on the course where we had room to spread out, but anywhere else (ESPECIALLY the corrals) it was just too crowded to put it up without risking injuring someone. For potential rain, bring something to sit on (mylar, an extra poncho, even a plastic bag) and cover yourself with a throw-away poncho (or a garbage bag will work in a pinch). @camaker had a mylar poncho last year that was pretty brilliant for the cold, too!

There were people in our corral last year that were covered with so many ponchos and mylar, sitting on the ground, that I couldn't even tell there was a person underneath there. Smart! I think last year I had on two mylar blankets, one like a cape and one wrapped around my waist and legs, and had a rain poncho on top.

Whoever had the mylar ponchos last year was genius! I actually just ordered some over the weekend from Amazon. Way easier to manage than the mylar blankets.

 

[jrsharp21]

SAFD: Nothing really special about my screen name. First initial (Jeff), middle initial, and last name. 21 was my college baseball number. That used to be my Hotmail email address back in the day too. LOL.

My pic is from this year's MW.

 

[jrsharp21]

Question, has anyone ever had any luck getting some type of refund or deferral from rD for an injury? My friend who does the marathon every year, hurt his achilles doing a half marathon race. He has been trying to push through it so he can do the marathon, but he says after 3 miles it is too much. He had basically given in to the fact he was out the registration cost. I told him he would never know unless he tried to ask them for some options. I know that they don't usually issue any type of compensation, but has anyone ever had any luck?