Marathon Weekend 2027

[GollyGadget]

Just booked a place for the 2027 marathon . Now I just have to manage the registration chaos….

I don’t regret skipping 2026 but absence definitely made the heart grow fonder.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

I hear you. I had no choice but to miss MW a year ago, and was surprised at the level of FOMO, and really annoyed at not being able to be there.

 

[camaker]

I hear you. I had no choice but to miss MW a year ago, and was surprised at the level of FOMO, and really annoyed at not being able to be there.

The level of MO (not even FOMO) is real. After 3 MWs of Dopey/near-Dopey, I decided it would be fun to just do Goofy with its fewer required vacation days and early wake up calls. I absolutely hated not being out there for all the races and have done Dopey ever since!

 

[GuinnessRunner]

Will see how this year goes. I really enjoyed Goofy because of the fewer wake ups and missing less work, but I agree that the MO was REAL especially when I would get to the HH meetup on Friday. Since the wheels have come off the training cycle this year, I think I have to do Dopey again next year to show myself I can do it the way I want to but will see how I feel following the 4 wake ups.

 

[FFigawi]

Will see how this year goes. I really enjoyed Goofy because of the fewer wake ups and missing less work, but I agree that the MO was REAL especially when I would get to the HH meetup on Friday. Since the wheels have come off the training cycle this year, I think I have to do Dopey again next year to show myself I can do it the way I want to but will see how I feel following the 4 wake ups.

The wakeups aren’t bad if you’re flying east to west. Jet lag works in your favor.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Disney posted dates for next year, Marathon Weekend 2027 will be 1/6-1/10. Weird to see no Disneyland races.

 

[jenljeffers1989]

Disney posted dates for next year, Marathon Weekend 2027 will be 1/6-1/10. Weird to see no Disneyland races.

I'm glad it's the weekend everyone predicted because I've already started putting out feelers in my friend group for who wants to go lol.

 

[Naomeri]

I really really want to do another Dopey, but I'm not sure how feasible a start-of-year trip is with my new job--health insurance is kind of crazy at the beginning of the year apparently.

 

[The Expert]

Disney posted dates for next year, Marathon Weekend 2027 will be 1/6-1/10. Weird to see no Disneyland races.

 

[lhermiston]

Count me in.

The Goof Troop Roving Road Party rides again in 2027.

 

[FFigawi]

Count me in.

The Goof Troop Roving Road Party rides again in 2027.

The Goof Troop Roving Road Party (TM) thank you very much

 

[dobball23]

I am injured and not able to do Marathon Weekend (Dopey) this year (2026), so I will be considering either just the marathon or even Dopey in 2027. I've done Dopey every even year since 2018, so it could be an odd year (pun intended).

 

[jrsharp21]

Got an email from the charity I got my Dopey bib from this year. They are already taking reservations for 2027 MW bibs. Per the dates they included on the email, general registration is going to be around March 17th. Not sure how accurate that is, but just throwing that out there.

 

[fatmanatee]

Got an email from the charity I got my Dopey bib from this year. They are already taking reservations for 2027 MW bibs. Per the dates they included on the email, general registration is going to be around March 17th. Not sure how accurate that is, but just throwing that out there.

Full calendar for next "season" was posted last week, for MW Club registration is 3/10 and general is 3/17. Probably the usual time.

 

[fatmanatee]

As for 2027, leaning towards jumping in. Was hesitant to do so, even considering slimming this down to Goofy because this continues to be a rough time at work but I'm debating the possibility of coming in on Sunday and staying the full week (meaning if I have to work late it doesn't have to be ON THE PLANE ).

 

[jenljeffers1989]

As for 2027, leaning towards jumping in. Was hesitant to do so, even considering slimming this down to Goofy because this continues to be a rough time at work but I'm debating the possibility of coming in on Sunday and staying the full week (meaning if I have to work late it doesn't have to be ON THE PLANE ).

I'm planning on doing "just" Goofy in 2027, but still coming in on Thursday since my friends want to do the 10K. We'll stay Thursday through the following Friday (8 nights) to get plenty of park time AFTER the marathon without having to worry about conserving energy.

 

[dobball23]

Quick update on my end. Since this race is so far away, I’ve shifted more of my focus and willpower away from slogging out runs 4x-5x a week, and instead really gone all in on eating clean and being diligent and intentional with my diet (breaking old habits I was unaware of, stop eating like a ravenous, rabid squirrel that doesn’t know when it’s next meal is coming). I’ve gone gluten free, dairy free, and cut out soft drinks in the last two months. In that time, I’ve lost 15 pounds. I’ve just started this week with intermittent fasting and am now doing a food diary and counting calories. Suffice it to say, my goal weight is generally attainable by years’ end and I have also kept up a modest base of running 3x a week (and it feels easier - i ditched walk/run for a 3 mile run the other day and am below my average pace I ran in my early 20’s).

I hope everyone’s journey is going well too and best of luck with signups next spring!

How have the last few months gone? Is Dopey 2027 still in your sights?

 

[GollyGadget]

Reminder to all to schedule those spring POT attempts now if you need them.

I just had a minor panic when I realized that the POT window will probably start Jan 2024 and I haven’t raced a half marathon since October 2023. Fortunately, I remembered that I did run a 10 miler in the snow in Nov 2024 that I should be able to use. What an emotional roller coaster

 

[anniebean]

Count me in. I turn 50 in October and Dopey is the goal. Just fingers crossed I can get an actual spot. I’ve not had much luck registering for races and most have been charity bibs.