Official 2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon

[AZlady]

So I asked before~but now that the 10K details are public...I cant find where it states you have to be 10 years old.
Do we know for sure??

 

[DVC Daisy]

I have not seen the 1/2 medal. On their FB they show a quick glimps of the 10k medal. Is it the same as the 1/2? I know that is extremely unlikely, but just wondering.

 

[longhorns2]

My thought- tink weekend is a good plan for PRing either race. Flat courses, good weather.

So I'm going to sign up for both and decide when I get there which one to run run and which one to play! Figure I could take pics at the 10k taking it easy (also less people, less lines?) then run the half without stops

Maybe. Still thinking but I was planning to skip it, now thinking why not?

 

[longhorns2]

I have not seen the 1/2 medal. On their FB they show a quick glimps of the 10k medal. Is it the same as the 1/2? I know that is extremely unlikely, but just wondering.

The video shows the half medal. 10k will be different, not revealed yet

 

[BlazerFan]

I was hoping for a challenge but I may sign up for the 10k so I can take pictures. I'm not fast enough to give up the time in a 1/2 marathon

 

[DVC Daisy]

The video shows the half medal. 10k will be different, not revealed yet

the 1/2 is very cool! Another question, what do the 5k "medallions" look like. Are they medals, or something else, since the description is different. Sorry for all of the questions! I am new at this

 

[Cripey]

the 1/2 is very cool! Another question, what do the 5k "medallions" look like. Are they medals, or something else, since the description is different. Sorry for all of the questions! I am new at this

The medallions for the 5k are usually a plastic/rubbery material...but always very cute and colorful!

 

[kirstie101]

On the fence since there is no challenge. Have until Fri. to decide. Saturday mornings are all about the kids race so I'm leaning towards just focusing on doing the 1/2.

Vicki - Can you tell me more about the kids races? Think its worth it for a 6 year old non runner? Its it fun? Chaotic? Is MIckey there?

My thought- tink weekend is a good plan for PRing either race. Flat courses, good weather.

So I'm going to sign up for both and decide when I get there which one to run run and which one to play! Figure I could take pics at the 10k taking it easy (also less people, less lines?) then run the half without stops

Maybe. Still thinking but I was planning to skip it, now thinking why not?

Man, now I'm thinking about the 10K again....Sinces its only 6 miles I'm guessing that means a lot of it will be in the parks, what do you think the course will be like?....hmmmmm

 

[Cripey]

My thought- tink weekend is a good plan for PRing either race. Flat courses, good weather.

So I'm going to sign up for both and decide when I get there which one to run run and which one to play! Figure I could take pics at the 10k taking it easy (also less people, less lines?) then run the half without stops

Maybe. Still thinking but I was planning to skip it, now thinking why not?

Hmmm, I like your thinking...I've yet to do a DL race and stop for any pics, the 10k may be a good excuse to do that. I just can't decide!!!

 

[kim3339]

So I asked before~but now that the 10K details are public...I cant find where it states you have to be 10 years old.
Do we know for sure??

I know I saw somewhere 10, but now I can't find it. Maybe it was on the active link that was posted earlier.

the 1/2 is very cool! Another question, what do the 5k "medallions" look like. Are they medals, or something else, since the description is different. Sorry for all of the questions! I am new at this

They also match the logo on the 5k map and the shirts. Not that that means anything now since we don't have the map, but that's what it's been the past 2 years. The pins are exactly the same as the medallions as well. 1st year was Tink flying over a map of Neverland and this past year it was Hook and Smee.

Man, now I'm thinking about the 10K again....Sinces its only 6 miles I'm guessing that means a lot of it will be in the parks, what do you think the course will be like?....hmmmmm

I think could be 1 of 2 options ~ same as the 10k for DDD or b/c Tink goes the opposite way as DL and we were at or just over 6 at the end of DTD, it could be the same as the beginning of the 1/2, adjusted down/up to hit 6.2.

 

[VickiHD]

Vicki - Can you tell me more about the kids races? Think its worth it for a 6 year old non runner? Its it fun? Chaotic? Is MIckey there?

YES !!!!! Yes to all your questions. Mickey and the gang are there at the finish. We've been doing the kids races now for years and some are better than other. I think the Tink kids race is much better organized. And what better way to introduce a healthy lifestyle to a child then a fun run at DL. In our case DH runs with our mouseketeer and I'm on side lines taking pictures with all the other parents. It is really cute to watch. It is getting more popular each year but we still keep doing it. The kids get a cute tee shirt and a plastic finishers medal which he proudly displays on the wall next to my race medals. Hope this helps.

 

[regul8ter18]

just called and changed my room reservations at strovalls. The plan is I am doing the half and either the 5k or 10k depending on what my mom decides to do. My dad will probably do all three.


Courtney

 

[kim3339]

So I was just looking at the website and I know the times of the races don't always make sense, but they have the 5k starting @ 5:45 and the 10k @ 6am. You would think they would do the opposite, b/c more people would be there Sat and even though it's MLK weekend the parks would open earlier on Sat. I just though that was funny. But then again, for DL when the sun is up earlier and it's warmer we start at 5:30, but for Tink when it's darker and presumably colder we start at 5.

 

[VickiHD]

So I was just looking at the website and I know the times of the races don't always make sense, but they have the 5k starting @ 5:45 and the 10k @ 6am. You would think they would do the opposite, b/c more people would be there Sat and even though it's MLK weekend the parks would open earlier on Sat. I just though that was funny. But then again, for DL when the sun is up earlier and it's warmer we start at 5:30, but for Tink when it's darker and presumably colder we start at 5.

Kim--you are so right !!! Good thing we are having a heat wave.....it's good training for the DL 1/2.

 

[kirstie101]

YES !!!!! Yes to all your questions. Mickey and the gang are there at the finish. We've been doing the kids races now for years and some are better than other. I think the Tink kids race is much better organized. And what better way to introduce a healthy lifestyle to a child then a fun run at DL. In our case DH runs with our mouseketeer and I'm on side lines taking pictures with all the other parents. It is really cute to watch. It is getting more popular each year but we still keep doing it. The kids get a cute tee shirt and a plastic finishers medal which he proudly displays on the wall next to my race medals. Hope this helps.

Thanks Vicki! I think ill definitely sign DD up! I think shell love the race bling! Shes like her mom LOL!

 

[AZlady]

Commemorative items?
New to this....Do I want to get the pin, necklace and ears? Do most people get all?

 

[VickiHD]

Commemorative items?
New to this....Do I want to get the pin, necklace and ears? Do most people get all?

It depends.....I always get the pin and necklace. We get the ears for our little runner for doing his kids race.
I always end up doing a lot of shopping at the "official merchandise" area. The only good thing is I get my AP discount so then it's not "too" bad.

 

[sumlee]

So glad they finally announced it! I'm totally in for the 10k and the Half!!! Can't wait!

 

[sumlee]

Commemorative items?
New to this....Do I want to get the pin, necklace and ears? Do most people get all?

I always get the race pins! It might be blasphemous to pin collectors, but I remove the pin on the back and turn them into fridge magnets! They make me smile every day!

 

[VickiHD]

I always get the race pins! It might be blasphemous to pin collectors, but I remove the pin on the back and turn them into fridge magnets! They make me smile every day!

What a great idea.