Marathon Weekend 2026

[Zutroy]

This has likely been asked a 100 times already, but for the slackers like myself, do we need to submit a POT tomorrow when we register for the 2026 marathon? Next question is, if I get a better race time (have a half this weekend) I can then update it? Do I update on the runDisney page or do I have to email trackshack? Sorry for asking again if this has been asked already. Its been a while since I have registered for a runDisney event.

Tomorrow you should skip entering a POT and just register. You can go back in later and put in your POT. As long as the race is within the date guidelines, you can enter it any time before the POT deadline. Per RD:

• Proof of time must be provided from an officially timed race on a USATF certified course reflecting results between January 1, 2023 and July 1, 2025, and must be one of the below listed distances.

You just go into your RD account and choose to edit your information, where you will put in the time, date, race, and an URL to the results.

 

[fatmanatee]

I guess I’m the only one who puts his POT in upon registration?

 

[nancipants]

 

[mmm_texas]

After much careful consideration... I'm in for my 3rd Dopey!

 

[nekonekoneko]

only one who puts his POT in upon registration?

Yup! (No, I'm kidding)

But it's faster to go without POT and then, after you've got your confirmation, then go back and put the proof in

 

[Jason Bryer]

Calming my nerves before the registration chaos.

 

[fatmanatee]

Yup! (No, I'm kidding)

But it's faster to go without POT and then, after you've got your confirmation, then go back and put the proof in

Honestly I don't feel like it takes too much time to put in. I have the link ready, know my time, so it's a matter of a few seconds. But I get the mentality of every second counts.

 

[camaker]

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I think you want this one...

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

OK, I'm in the hotel room, and getting my devices on the wi-fi so I can run back up here during the 10 am break tomorrow and register and.... I'm totally spacing on where to start the registration.
Is it on the rundisney.com events page where it says "Registration Opening Soon"?
Sorry for sounding like such a newbie, but I'm totally drawing a blank right now. (I blame it on the air travel and all the food and treats at the reception earlier....)
But I've decided that embarrassment < FOMO.

 

[Livelovedance]

OK, I'm in the hotel room, and getting my devices on the wi-fi so I can run back up here during the 10 am break tomorrow and register and.... I'm totally spacing on where to start the registration.
Is it on the rundisney.com events page where it says "Registration Opening Soon"?
Sorry for sounding like such a newbie, but I'm totally drawing a blank right now. (I blame it on the air travel and all the food and treats at the reception earlier....)
But I've decided that embarrassment < FOMO.

Yes, right on the main WDW Marathon Weekend page

 

[Naomeri]

OK, I'm in the hotel room, and getting my devices on the wi-fi so I can run back up here during the 10 am break tomorrow and register and.... I'm totally spacing on where to start the registration.
Is it on the rundisney.com events page where it says "Registration Opening Soon"?
Sorry for sounding like such a newbie, but I'm totally drawing a blank right now. (I blame it on the air travel and all the food and treats at the reception earlier....)
But I've decided that embarrassment < FOMO.

Maybe you should read the walkthrough for a full refresher before tomorrow?

 

[Livelovedance]

I do miss when POTs were more attainable. I used to push for a POT every year for Princess, and I felt so accomplished when I achieved it. I’m toying with the idea of trying for one again this summer, but it’s still so far out of reach that I don’t want to register for anything yet unless I think I have a chance.

Edit to add: I know it’s relative now to the number of corrals and placement procedures, but I think I just miss the feeling of making it into a certain corral because I worked for it, not just because I put an estimated pace and ended up there.

 

[lilmc]

Maybe you should read the walkthrough for a full refresher before tomorrow?

It’s been 3.5 years since my last registration, so I’m going to refresh my memory again. I’ve been keeping up with the thread, but I love this synopsis for my husband to read over as he will be my Second in Command at our Race Registration Command Post tomorrow. The link you posted isn’t working for me, is this the same one:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/h...-sell-out-timing.3844193/page-2#post-63173194

 

[marty3d]

OK, I'm in the hotel room, and getting my devices on the wi-fi

Same here - got my work and personal MacBooks and my iPad on wifi. Phone will stay on cellular data. Like I said- way too many devices for a short trip but I'd rather carry them around than think "What if?"

Is it time to login yet?

 

[The Expert]

I do miss when POTs were more attainable. I used to push for a POT every year for Princess, and I felt so accomplished when I achieved it.

The one time I finally got a POT (my third RnR Vegas Half), I was so so so excited! They went and CHANGED THE CUTOFF and I missed it. Never did get to use it.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Maybe you should read the walkthrough for a full refresher before tomorrow?

Har, har, har. But I did....

 

[Livelovedance]

The one time I finally got a POT (my third RnR Vegas Half), I was so so so excited! They went and CHANGED THE CUTOFF and I missed it.

Ugh that is SOOO disappointing! If they only knew how hard some of us were working for those times!

 

[Poohverine]

After some deliberation, our group is in for trying to get into MW! Attempting to get 3 10k registrations and 1 Dopey (first and last, I think)

 

[AZMermaid]

I am home from a very successful swim meet for my son. Friday was freezing (real feel 29) and raining. Yesterday was 75, sunny and hot . Crazyness! Now onto registration day!

 

[nekonekoneko]

If they only knew how hard some of us were working for those times!

Ideally, only the last corral should be the "open" corral. The rest of them should have proof of time attached to them. But I don't think rD has the resources to check every last registration, so they have to let some go and "take our word for it"