Marathon Weekend 2027

[rick1zoo2]

I am pretty sure I’m signing up for the Dopey for next year. Let’s see if Rick succumbs to spousal pressure.

I think "contractually obligated" was the phrase I heard...

 

[nancipants]

I think "contractually obligated" was the phrase I heard...

In Dopey-ness and in health.

 

[SheHulk]

Apparently GMA had another segment on the marathon, do I have to tell them that registration is hard enough already?

Shhhhh everybody just keep this thing quiet!

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

As noted in the 2026 MW thread, riding Everest has become my white whale. I probably could have done it this past weekend, but it would have left little to no margin before the balloon ladies, and I didn't want to get swept simply because of a delay on the ride.

My thought for 2027 is to do only the marathon. This will provide me with fresher legs on Sunday morning, which should give me plenty of time for rides, especially when combined with a POT that should start me further forward in the corrals, plus not stopping for every Star Wars photo...

I've also done the solo thing most race weekends, and that has gotten old, and Monday made it clear that DATW was more fun than a solo day in the parks. So I'd rather cut out park days and enjoy just the running and time with you guys.

Plus this was my [checks notes] 7th rD event, so now I'm looking to do more than just run. (I know, "just" run...).
I don't see myself leading a pace group ("You guys go on ahead, I want to stop for another picture"), so maybe start working with rD itself in some capacity.

Does rD have pace motorcycles for the race leaders? Asking for a friend....

 

[DduzDis]

I need to complete a Dopey! I've done the SS challenge and the Princess weekend Challenge. The problem is we are doing NYE in FW this year so I'll already have been on vacation for a week before MW. I am afraid I'll have to punt to 2028 but that one seems like it could be busy(!). I have plans for SS next year (2027) so maybe I'll just FOMO for Dopey one more year and try my best to get in for 2028.

 

[pluto377]

I'll definitely be there for MW next year (shhh, no one tell my family yet!) but not sure what I'll be running. I'm thinking either 10K/Marathon, Goofy or just marathon. I've already started checking prices for renting DVC points

 

[Baloo in MI]

I coming back for Dopey #11. At this point the plan is to keep doing these until the legs truly fall off. I am planning to follow a strength training program this year in preparation of Dopey training to begin in the late summer. I am hopeful that will help to deal with the injury bug that has bit me a little this past year.

And as many have stated I suppose it is all dependent on the registration gods in March. May the odds be ever in our favors!!

 

[StarGirl11]

For anyone was at DATW this year I stopped one last time to get photos on the way out of Epcot to the airport. And ran into Leo, our photographer in Italy again. Got some more photos and yep he did the whole thing with making sure I was lined up as well.

He did ask about the rest of the group.

 

[accm]

I'm looking at my DVC points and trying to figure out our stay. We unfortunately do not have enough points at one resort to not do a split stay unfortunately. So now I'm trying to decide if I do the same as this year - studio at BWV followed by 1 bed at BLT, or upgrade to a 1 bed at BWV for the extra space, or do BLT first and then a 1 bed at BWV starting on Wednesday. I need to decide by Feb 1, when my 11 month window opens.

ANDDDD I just realized I'm going to be on a Disney cruise on the day I need to book my DVC, and in Jamaica for race registration. I'm going to be needing a lot of luck this year...