Official 2016 Princess Half Marathon Thread

[Panikim]

I'd expect the guide, bib numbers/waivers and corrals about a month before race weekend.

This is my first runDisney event. Do you wait until packet pick up to get your corral assignment or bib number?

 

[DVCFan1994]

This is my first runDisney event. Do you wait until packet pick up to get your corral assignment or bib number?

No, they will release them ahead of time. Anywhere from 2-4 weeks ahead of the event. Hopefully closer to 4. You get your bib numbe from your waiver, then can figure your corral based on that if you are doing the challenge or the half. Corrals aren't released for the 5k or 10k. But you can sometimes get a good estimate using last years corral info.

 

[Panikim]

No, they will release them ahead of time. Anywhere from 2-4 weeks ahead of the event. Hopefully closer to 4. You get your bib numbe from your waiver, then can figure your corral based on that if you are doing the challenge or the half. Corrals aren't released for the 5k or 10k. But you can sometimes get a good estimate using last years corral info.

Thanks! That really helps! I am a huge planner so as we get closer and I am getting more and more anxious to get everything squared away. My DH is being nice enough to take care of our kids and will meet me at the finish line both days. I just want to make it so that he doesn't have to think to get there and meet up.

 

[Ariel484]

@Panikim you'll know when that info is posted. This thread will go nuts.

One thing that helped me a ton before doing my first runDisney race was reading runDisney trip reports. I knew what to expect and it helped me to get excited for the races (still does!). I'd definitely recommend searching for some here on the Dis!

 

[keahgirl8]

And thanks! You just made me feel a little better! When I refer to myself as a runner, I feel like a bit of a poser or sham. Thanks for validating me!

Do you run? Then you're a runner. The end. You don't need anyone else's validation.

As for the rule changes, we can't be sure until they are. Whatever they decide, I'm all for whatever keeps us all safe. That is not to say, that I wouldn't be disappointed. I love seeing everyone's costumes. These are the times we live in, and they are doing the best they can for safety.

 

[Panikim]

@Panikim you'll know when that info is posted. This thread will go nuts.

One thing that helped me a ton before doing my first runDisney race was reading runDisney trip reports. I knew what to expect and it helped me to get excited for the races (still does!). I'd definitely recommend searching for some here on the Dis!

Thanks so much for the help! I have been planning this trip for almost 2 years and after last year I can't believe we are almost there. I will most definitely look that up!

 

[Panikim]

Do you run? Then you're a runner. The end. You don't need anyone else's validation.

As for the rule changes, we can't be sure until they are. Whatever they decide, I'm all for whatever keeps us all safe. That is not to say, that I wouldn't be disappointed. I love seeing everyone's costumes. These are the times we live in, and they are doing the best they can for safety.

Thanks.

I was reading the event guides for the WDW marathon weekend and the SW weekend and as of now they still say that dressing up as your favorite character is still allowed for participates and their spectators.

 

[Ariel484]

Thanks.

I was reading the event guides for the WDW marathon weekend and the SW weekend and as of now they still say that dressing up as your favorite character is still allowed for participates and their spectators.

True, but those event guides were posted 1-2 weeks ago. This change just happened this morning.

 

[bumbershoot]

True, but those event guides were posted 1-2 weeks ago. This change just happened this morning.

The email was just sent out this morning, and one of the first lines in the SW email talks about how they encourage runners to dress in costume. It was sent out THIS morning.

Disney is all over the place.

No (bright orange) toy guns b/c of safety.
Metal detectors b/c of safety. Despite, as someone said, people can put anything into the metal legs of strollers or canes or wheelchairs etc etc etc.
Costumes because of...safety? Uh, what? No, wait, costumes are because of kids going off with peope they think are characters? How does that impact rundisney? Also, say what? Their rule the last few years was you could wear a costume but not character makeup/hair. Therefore it would not look like a character. And the dude I saw running as Merida might have been wearing costume and hair, but NOT makeup, and, um, he was a dude.
Face masks b/c of safety. Except I think it's for facial recognition.


But they've said it all at the same time. I think they are very very confused.


And I'm not even a costume-wearer!


Sorry if I said all this 6 hours ago. Weight Watchers changed their program, I'm trying to get back to goal so I'm following it as they tell us to follow it for the first 4 weeks (my choice, they say nothing about 4 weeks), I'm HUNGRY and cranky and not having fun, and all this change is Not Good for my wimpy little soul.

 

[Anisum]

Hey guys just caught up on the thread. In terms of rD how much is it really going to affect the majority of people? I know a lot of people wear tutus and more "inspired by" running clothes that I guess could be perceived as falling under the guideline of "costumes" and I'm sure there are some who are in full out costumes but since I haven't run a race in Disney I'm struggling to see how large of an effect this will have.

 

[Ariel484]

Hey guys just caught up on the thread. In terms of rD how much is it really going to affect the majority of people? I know a lot of people wear tutus and more "inspired by" running clothes that I guess could be perceived as falling under the guideline of "costumes" and I'm sure there are some who are in full out costumes but since I haven't run a race in Disney I'm struggling to see how large of an effect this will have.

I don't think we'll know until they define what a "costume" is.

 

[DVCFan1994]

Hey guys just caught up on the thread. In terms of rD how much is it really going to affect the majority of people? I know a lot of people wear tutus and more "inspired by" running clothes that I guess could be perceived as falling under the guideline of "costumes" and I'm sure there are some who are in full out costumes but since I haven't run a race in Disney I'm struggling to see how large of an effect this will have.

My gut feeling is the inspired by outfits, like the image @Ariel484 posted of her daisy outfit will be fine. That is themed clothing not a costume IMHO. But until they set parameters, we won't know.

For anyone who hasn't seen the new rules, her is a link of WDWs rules.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/park-rules/

No masks (at Avengers there were plenty of face covering masks, those I believe will now be out). Clothing dragging the ground is prohibited, not smart at a race anyway. And clothing with multiple layers is subject to search.

I'd also guess running with a fake gun prop, like Princess Leia with a blaster, will be out. But only time will tell.

 

[huggybuff]

No masks (at Avengers there were plenty of face covering masks, those I believe will now be out).

That surprises me. I thought those were already banned. Perhaps just not enforced?

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

Do any of you ever run in air quality that is less than ideal? I live in a valley where the conditions are ripe for a "winter inversion" (basically its when a layer of cold air gets trapped under a layer of warm air that acts like a lid and keeps all pollutants in our valley until a new storm sweeps everything away). Since this is my first winter training for a race, it's my first time dealing with this while trying to run. I just can't imagine doing my scheduled 11 miles tomorrow on the treadmill, but it makes me wonder if running in the bad air is actually worse for me than not running at all! Any advice?

 

[princessluna14]

Do any of you ever run in air quality that is less than ideal? I live in a valley where the conditions are ripe for a "winter inversion" (basically its when a layer of cold air gets trapped under a layer of warm air that acts like a lid and keeps all pollutants in our valley until a new storm sweeps everything away). Since this is my first winter training for a race, it's my first time dealing with this while trying to run. I just can't imagine doing my scheduled 11 miles tomorrow on the treadmill, but it makes me wonder if running in the bad air is actually worse for me than not running at all! Any advice?

I personally would rather run it out on the treadmill than go outside in really bad air quality, but that's just my personal preference. Maybe break it up into two 5 and 6 mile runs to make it more bearable on the treadmill?

 

[preciouspups]

Face masks b/c of safety. Except I think it's for facial recognition.

I agree with this! If some idiot does pull some crap it will be hard to say "It was Cinderella! (or Cinderfella)". However wtih thousands of people it would also be hard to say "it was a blonde dude!" and still have them figure out who it was.

As for the no costume rule... their playground, their rules. But I don't totally understand how anyone can think that would deter someone from bringing in weapons. It would be easier to hide something in my running skirt, jacket, hat and gloves than in a Princess Leia in a gold bikini costume. KWIM?

Metal detectors... I was shocked four years ago when we went and they didn't have them. The guy checking my bag barely looked inside.

Training... I didn't make it even two minutes yesterday. My calves and shins were hurting so much I couldn't make it through. I ended up walking two miles and worked on my speed that way.

 

[princessluna14]

Did anybody see the photo New Balance posted on IG? It's about the new shoes and there is a black feather, a yellow bow, and what appears to be the shell necklace that Ursula traps Ariel's voice in. So I'm guessing Dumbo, Belle, and Ursula or Ariel?!

 

[preciouspups]

Just got my dining reservations! I was able to book Portobello for Friday evening at 5:15. Not wanting to eat that early but I want my food to be digested before I go to bed early and up so freaking early! Then Saturday night we have the Boathouse for delicious steak! I haven't book anything for Sunday because I don't know if we are heading home Sunday or Monday.

 

[Panikim]

So have my first race tomorrow since February. Looking forward to the pressure that a race carries. It is just a 5k but I am excited!

 

[Dis5150]

So have my first race tomorrow since February. Looking forward to the pressure that a race carries. It is just a 5k but I am excited!

Good luck! You will do awesome!