Official 2016 Disneyland Half Marathon Thread

[Keels]

I think it's safe to assume that the 10K and Kids Races are sold out at this point.
10K has been On Hold since 12:41 EST, Kids Races since 12:49.

ETA: 10K officially sold out at 1:35 p.m. EST.

 

[ANIM8R]

10K now listed as "Sold Out". 1:36PM

 

[Warm Hugs]

Looks like 350 is way too much for some people for dumbo. But disney won't care as long as it sells out.. Which it will. So looks like 350 is here to stay.. Unfortunately...

 

[Keels]

And Kids Races are officially sold out. 2:02 p.m.

 

[Ariel484]

I'm less surprised by the $350 and more surprised by them actually crossing over the $200 mark for the half marathon registration. I thought they might do it last year, but they kept the price at $199. Then this year, $205. I feel like paying $200+ is a mental hurdle for a lot of people - $199 seems like a lot less (just because it's under $200), but it's only by $6.

 

[Keels]

And then it's more than that once you tack on the ridiculous Active fees ...

 

[hotblooded]

I'm less surprised by the $350 and more surprised by them actually crossing over the $200 mark for the half marathon registration. I thought they might do it last year, but they kept the price at $199. Then this year, $205. I feel like paying $200+ is a mental hurdle for a lot of people - $199 seems like a lot less (just because it's under $200), but it's only by $6.

I searched my active registration emails, and my first runDisney half marathon in 2012 came out to $150. That's a huge jump for four years. I love marathon weekend and the DL half, but the price-gouging leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Edit: only $149.62 after Disney Visa discount, including active fees
Edit 2: That was actually the non-discounted price. I got the Visa for the following year.

 

[Kathymford]

Supply and demand: apparently $350 for Dumbo, before fees, is the peak. Let's see how long it takes to show sold out. Also, weren't some of you speculating that it might not be as popular with Paris inaugural so close after?

Have any of you bought the "in training" shirts before? Are they true tech tees? Or similar to the race shirts?

 

[pinklmaonade]

Just signed up for the half. So excited! If anyone in the LA area wants to train for this together let me know!

 

[pinklmaonade]

Have any of you bought the "in training" shirts before? Are they true tech tees? Or similar to the race shirts?

Curious about the same thing. If they're tech tees i'll buy one... just don't want to spend $35 or whatever on a normal tshirt.

 

[Kathymford]

I'm less surprised by the $350 and more surprised by them actually crossing over the $200 mark for the half marathon registration. I thought they might do it last year, but they kept the price at $199. Then this year, $205. I feel like paying $200+ is a mental hurdle for a lot of people - $199 seems like a lot less (just because it's under $200), but it's only by $6.

What kills me is the $80 5k. That some serious dough for 3 miles and a rubber medal.

 

[Kathymford]

Curious about the same thing. If they're tech tees i'll buy one... just don't want to spend $35 or whatever on a normal tshirt.

The site says "Cooling stretch performance fabric" but I'm guessing not necessarily tech?

 

[Keels]

Supply and demand: apparently $350 for Dumbo, before fees, is the peak. Let's see how long it takes to show sold out. Also, weren't some of you speculating that it might not be as popular with Paris inaugural so close after?

Have any of you bought the "in training" shirts before? Are they true tech tees? Or similar to the race shirts?

They're exactly the same as the race shirts. EXACTLY.

 

[Ariel484]

I searched my active registration emails, and my first runDisney half marathon in 2012 came out to $150. That's a huge jump for four years. I love marathon weekend and the DL half, but the price-gouging leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Edit: only $149.62 after Disney Visa discount, including active fees

I guess that's also when runDisney started to get REALLY popular. They COULD take away the Visa discount, so they did. They COULD raise prices, so they did. And yet we still pay them and sign up.

Supply and demand: apparently $350 for Dumbo, before fees, is the peak. Let's see how long it takes to show sold out. Also, weren't some of you speculating that it might not be as popular with Paris inaugural so close after?

Have any of you bought the "in training" shirts before? Are they true tech tees? Or similar to the race shirts?

They must view Dumbo as their most popular 10K/half marathon challenge to price it like that. Glass Slipper Challenge registration was $305 before fees!

What kills me is the $80 5k. That some serious dough for 3 miles and a rubber medal.

Yep, over $25 per mile! I thought the 10K was the craziest one at $120, but you're right...the 5K at $80 wins. At least there's lots of park time.

 

[Keels]

They must view Dumbo as their most popular 10K/half marathon challenge to price it like that. Glass Slipper Challenge registration was $305 before fees!

Which makes me worry what Dopey will cost in 2017, and I can't even think about the price for 2018 ...

 

[Ariel484]

Which makes me worry what Dopey will cost in 2017, and I can't even think about the price for 2018 ...

OMG...good point.

 

[hotblooded]

I guess that's also when runDisney started to get REALLY popular. They COULD take away the Visa discount, so they did. They COULD raise prices, so they did. And yet we still pay them and sign up.

I secretly can't wait until the fad is over.

 

[ReindeerMom]

I'm so busy at work that I totally forgot about registering this morning. Taking a short break, I went on facebook and saw a friend who posted that he'd registered. Thank goodness it did not sell out yet! I am in for another Dumbo!

 

[Kathymford]

I guess that's also when runDisney started to get REALLY popular. They COULD take away the Visa discount, so they did. They COULD raise prices, so they did. And yet we still pay them and sign up.

They must view Dumbo as their most popular 10K/half marathon challenge to price it like that. Glass Slipper Challenge registration was $305 before fees!

Yep, over $25 per mile! I thought the 10K was the craziest one at $120, but you're right...the 5K at $80 wins. At least there's lots of park time.

I've always felt that the DL races were much higher than FL; allegedly it's because of the cost of closing down the streets of Anaheim and using their PD, etc. I'm going to guess that all CA challenges will be $350 now. We'll see what they do with FL.

 

[Ariel484]

I've always felt that the DL races were much higher than FL; allegedly it's because of the cost of closing down the streets of Anaheim and using their PD, etc. I'm going to guess that all CA challenges will be $350 now. We'll see what they do with FL.

That's a good point. I guess Avengers will be the next comparable weekend.