Moving from half to full?

[lenshanem]

If later on we decide we want to do the full instead of the half in 2009 will they let us move up as long as there are still full openings? Or is that a stupid question?

 

[SilverE]

Hi Shan,

Yes, you can upgrade to the full marathon if spots are still available--here's the fine print: You can only receive a refund of your half-marathon entry fee if the half-marathon is still open.

I did the "upgrade" this year. I registered for the Marathon and then decided I wanted to register for the Goofy Challenge. I went through a tour group for Goofy, so I had to pay the Goofy Challenge registration fee (to the tour group). I then requested and was sent a refund from Disney for my Marathon entry fee as the Marathon was still open.

Hope this helps.

 

[SilverE]

Hello again Shan,

Holy Moley! I just realized you have posted nearly 6,900 times!

Happy Training

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I think you should sign up to do the full instead of the half!

Are you doubting that you can do it or is it the time to train?

 

[lenshanem]

Hello again Shan,

Holy Moley! I just realized you have posted nearly 6,900 times!

Happy Training

Ya, I've been around for awhile...

 

[lenshanem]

I think you should sign up to do the full instead of the half!

Are you doubting that you can do it or is it the time to train?

I doubt that I can do it.

I'm signed up for my first half in March. Depending on how I do maybe I might "upgrade" to the full from the half since you can do that. As of right now, DH and I are both planning on the half. I'll be booking BCV so I'll probably book it as soon as I can.

 

[cewait]

I doubt that I can do it.

I'm signed up for my first half in March. Depending on how I do maybe I might "upgrade" to the full from the half since you can do that. As of right now, DH and I are both planning on the half. I'll be booking BCV so I'll probably book it as soon as I can.

BS (pardon the french). Look, you are now 4 months out from the spring half and 13 months out from the Disney full. I practically guarentee that if you remain focused, work on creating a huge base of 15-20 miles per week until the marathon training starts next summer, you will be more than ready.

Trust me, you can do it.

Now if it's a case of wanting to try a race on first before deciding on whether it is something that you will pursue, I can see the hesitancy. Neither WDWM race fills before March. Keep an eye on the web site just in case as the half did fill early one year. Run the March race then you will have the confidence to choose.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I agree with Charles in that don't sign up for any WDW 09 race until after your 1/2. Neither will fill until early summer so you will have plenty of time after the 1/2 to decide.