Marathon Weekend 2027

[camaker]

SAFD: Yes, absolutely, please continue SAFD! Thank you, @camaker for coming up with questions. @lhermiston its good to see you back on the thread! For the newer folks, @lhermiston handled SAFD before @camaker.

If I remember my history correctly, @lhermiston was the originator of SAFD. After he decided to take some time away from RunDisney. @Baloo in MI took over SAFD for a year or two. I'm just the latest caretaker of a long-running tradition.

 

[lhermiston]

SAFD: Yes, absolutely, please continue SAFD! Thank you, @camaker for coming up with questions. @lhermiston its good to see you back on the thread! For the newer folks, @lhermiston handled SAFD before @camaker.

SAFD started with my kids in my car about 10-12 years ago. When driving to Sunday school, grandma’s house, etc., I’d put on my Disney playlist and ask a new question.

As they got older, I brought SAFD to the Disboards out of selfishness. I really just liked having one day each week to reminisce about my favorite Disney rides, meals, etc. Fortunately, most people humored me (but we have had a few anti-SAFD folks over the years).

What I didn’t anticipate was SAFD helped grow community here and anticipation for the next year’s event. I’ve had a few people tell me they joined meetups and whatnot after getting comfortable with folks here through SAFD.

It won’t ever get mentioned in my obituary, but I’m happy this silly little thing has taken on a life of its own here.

 

[Poohverine]

SAFD: Concur with everyone to continue! As a lurker turned occasional poster, I’ve enjoyed reading these and contributing when I’m able to check in on the thread!

Sadly, I think our group is out for next year’s MW, but maybe I’ll be convinced to sign up depending on the theme (plus two months is a long time to change opinions). Want to at least keep my 1 RD event/season streak alive

 

[3princesandaprincess]

SAFD: I would live to see the tradition continue! It’s a great way to get to know others here, and keep things active between races.

Thank you to those who started/kept it going through the years!!

 

[FFigawi]

SAFD started with my kids in my car about 10-12 years ago. When driving to Sunday school, grandma’s house, etc., I’d put on my Disney playlist and ask a new question.

As they got older, I brought SAFD to the Disboards out of selfishness. I really just liked having one day each week to reminisce about my favorite Disney rides, meals, etc. Fortunately, most people humored me (but we have had a few anti-SAFD folks over the years).

What I didn’t anticipate was SAFD helped grow community here and anticipation for the next year’s event. I’ve had a few people tell me they joined meetups and whatnot after getting comfortable with folks here through SAFD.

It won’t ever get mentioned in my obituary, but I’m happy this silly little thing has taken on a life of its own here.

Again, welcome back buddy

 

[Fischstick]

Another vote from me to keep it going! It really does help to build community and create a sense of belonging—even if you never meet anyone in person. But you REALLY should come to a meetup……we are a very welcoming group!

Thanks @camaker for volunteering to keep it going!

 

[WDW 4 ME]

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).

I am hoping to be back for 2027, “just” doing the marathon again as well. It’s a great goal!

 

[WDW 4 ME]

SAFD: yes from me! It inspires me to keep my training going, especially if it’s been a rough week.

 

[PrincessV]

SAFD: YES, please and thank you, to more SAFD! If I can ever think of something that would make a good topic, I’ll gladly submit it to assist.

 

[jrsharp21]

SAFD: Yes to keeping SAFD going. I usually don't get on the board much during the weekend, but always look forward to coming into work on Monday morning and checking the SAFD.

 

[lhermiston]

Again, welcome back buddy

“Hello, my name is Lee and I’m a runDisney addict…”

 

[Erika10021]

“Hello, my name is Lee and I’m a runDisney addict…”

same same

 

[dobball23]

SAFD: Yes to keeping SAFD going. I usually don't get on the board much during the weekend, but always look forward to coming into work on Monday morning and checking the SAFD.

Hopefully your boss isn't reading that you don't have time to check the DisBoards on the weekend, but carve out time at work!

 

[KCO5988]

SAFD: Yes!!

 

[Baloo in MI]

SAFD:
A big yes vote for me. SAFD is such a part of the marathon thread now, it is hard to imagine it without! It is very exciting to see @lhermiston back and active on the boards! Thank you for getting SAFD going those many years ago! @camaker Thank you for caring on this tradition, I understand the commitment and appreciate your time and effort! Looking forward to another year and I am happy to help out.

 

[John VN]

Once an a active participant but now relegated to only being a lurker - McFlurry John must respond to SAFD with a resounding YES. Sadly I can no longer pound the pavement as I once enjoyed doing and just how much did I enjoy it ????

The 2015 Marathon Weekend included the Inaugural MW DCL Castaway Cay 5K. It was my FINAL Dopey so I had to go out with a bang. 5K + 10K + 1/2 Marathon + Marathon + at FW on Monday at 4AM a 1/2 Marathon before getting the bus to Port Canaveral for the Dream Cruise then a 10K on Tuesday at 4AM walking the Dream decks and finally the CC 5K on Wednesday.

My 1 and only Palindrome Dopey -- 3.1+6.2+13.1+26.2+13.1+6.2+3.1 = 71 miles in 7 days

Best of health to you-all training this year and ENJOY MW 2027

retired McFlurry John

 

[accm]

SAFD: another vote for yes!! I love reading everyone’s answers to SAFD, even when I don’t necessarily have an answer myself. Thank you so much to @lhermiston, @Baloo in MI, @camaker and everyone else who has helped along the way.

 

[The Expert]

My 1 and only Palindrome Dopey -- 3.1+6.2+13.1+26.2+13.1+6.2+3.1 = 71 miles in 7 days

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

My 1 and only Palindrome Dopey -- 3.1+6.2+13.1+26.2+13.1+6.2+3.1 = 71 miles in 7 days

A palindrome Dopey. As an engineer and numbers guy, this is awesome.
[golf clap]