Marathon Weekend 2027

[marty3d]

The Goofy numbers include Dopey runners, since they finished Goofy, too. So the actual number of standalone Goofy runners is ~1,075.

I’m thinking the Goofy total includes the Dopey runners as well, since they are technically participants in that challenge also. No way there are more Goofys than Dopeys. At the expo I think they had one or two kiosks for Goofy, and a long row for Dopey.

I think that's right. And yes, there was just one Goofy booth at the expo. #TeamGoofy is a much more exclusive club than #TeamDopey

 

[Herding_Cats]

Things to start making me nervous about registration day:

-All week they have been forecasting a big storm on late Saturday night-Sunday. Models vary and we are predicted to get anywhere from 9-20in of snow. Given the current temperatures, this will be extremely heavy and wet snow, which means power outages are highly likely because trees will definitely come down. We have a generator, but if the lines with the internet cables come down as well, I'll be completely reliant on cell service.

-If the storm moves north, we are predicted to get ice instead of snow. And all of the same power outage things remain.

-On MONDAY we are predicted to get around another 8+ in of snow. The kind that makes trees fall down more/again. And people will be going to work and sliding off roads and into power poles. *sigh*

We are usually one of the last spots to get our power restored in our county because there are fewer people on our power runs, and they prioritize getting it back on for lines that serve more houses.

 

[dobball23]

Well… I did run my first race, a marathon, because it was ONLY $10 more and who wouldn’t want twice the distance for only a few more dollars. I mean it was so economical. Realistically it won’t happen in 2026 or early 2027, but my MIL did say she wanted to go to another race weekend before things turn for her. So maybe late 2027 or 2028 MW? I got a LOT of work to get back into racing condition though. We’ll see how things continue.

If you're back for MW 2028, I need to make sure I'm there so I can finally meet you in person!

 

[The Expert]

It's sounding like MW28 is going to be a big one for this group!

 

[camaker]

I think that's right. And yes, there was just one Goofy booth at the expo. #TeamGoofy is a much more exclusive club than #TeamDopey

Not if all members of #TeamDopey are also members of #TeamGoofy, it isn't...

 

[nancipants]

It's sounding like MW28 is going to be a big one for this group!

Tentatively planning marathon for that year... and maybe Goofy.

 

[marty3d]

It's sounding like MW28 is going to be a big one for this group!

Tentatively planning marathon for that year... and maybe Goofy.

And I'll be heading back to Dopey for a year for the anniversary.

 

[sandam1]

As much as this group excels at enabling, I have a slightly different perspective and that is "just because your friends are doing something doesn't mean that you have to." It's okay to be different.

After doing Dopey twice, I decided that I'd been there, done that, and was ready to move on. My body doesn't like the marathon distance. I can do a half marathon and then continue on with my day. A marathon, I'm feeling crummy for at least 2 days afterward. And as my friend so rightly put it, with Dopey, the trip was running with a side of vacation. I wanted to enjoy my trip more.

This past year, I "just" did the 10K and half and it was one of the best trips that I've had. We got to sleep in and enjoy a full park day instead of doing the 5K. Then I spectated for the marathon, which was SO MUCH FUN. What I didn't expect was being able to enjoy meet-ups more because I didn't have to measure standing around with saving my time on feet for the marathon. We were also able to stay at Disney Springs for a while on Saturday night, knowing that I didn't have run in the morning. Plus, there was never one ounce of FOMO for the entire weekend. In fact, I said "I'm so glad that I'm not doing Dopey" numerous times to my traveling partner.

So the people out there that are on the fence, it is possible to "just" do whatever you are thinking of and it is 100% okay. And if the FOMO does strike, MW2028 will roll around and then you'll know what you want to do then.

 

[lhermiston]

Things to start making me nervous about registration day:

-All week they have been forecasting a big storm on late Saturday night-Sunday. Models vary and we are predicted to get anywhere from 9-20in of snow. Given the current temperatures, this will be extremely heavy and wet snow, which means power outages are highly likely because trees will definitely come down. We have a generator, but if the lines with the internet cables come down as well, I'll be completely reliant on cell service.

-If the storm moves north, we are predicted to get ice instead of snow. And all of the same power outage things remain.

-On MONDAY we are predicted to get around another 8+ in of snow. The kind that makes trees fall down more/again. And people will be going to work and sliding off roads and into power poles. *sigh*

We are usually one of the last spots to get our power restored in our county because there are fewer people on our power runs, and they prioritize getting it back on for lines that serve more houses.

Are you in Wisconsin or Michigan? It sounds like they’re going to get HAMMERED this weekend (and not the fun kind of hammered Wisconsin does so well).

I’m in Iowa, so we shouldn’t get hit as hard but I’m a little nervous about travel plans for a long weekend and potentially getting stuck away from my laptop. The chances are low, I think, but not zero.

Good luck and stay safe!

 

[PrincessV]

And as my friend so rightly put it, with Dopey, the trip was running with a side of vacation. I wanted to enjoy my trip more.

This is such a great point. I live near enough to WDW that I visit often for non-race vacation time - that frees up race weekends to be entirely race focused without feeling like I’m missing out. But if I had to combine race + vacation in one trip? I’d definitely be going with the shorter distances for better balance.