Official Wine and Dine 2016 thread

[Princess_Nikki]

Has anyone that is running for a charity gotten their link to register yet? I haven't gotten mine but I did email the charity. I'm hoping to hear from them soon. I know they were at the Dark Side Half Marathon this past weekend and I'm sure they were busy with that.

Just wondering if anyone got theirs yet? This is my first time running for a charity and I'm not sure what to expect.

The charity I am running with (Catch-A-Lift) required us to register the same day as everyone else. I imagine each charity is different so I would keep trying to reach them!

 

[cindy21494]

The charity I am running with (Catch-A-Lift) required is to register the same day as everyone else. I imagine each charity is different so I would keep trying to reach them!

Thanks, I'm running for Noah's Light Foundation. I was told it would probably be a week or so after general registration, but it will be three weeks tomorrow and I getting nervous. lol I want to book my airfare, but I'm holding off until I get that link. I'll try to email her again if I don't hear back by tomorrow. Like I said I'm sure they were busy over the weekend, but I hope they get back to me soon.

 

[momabaarjo]

Thanks @Dis_Yoda yeah I suppose with so many taking part that would be a realistic time.

Will have to apologies to everyone now as when I get nervous I get very chatty and seeing this is my first half marathon and I running solo the poor people in the corral around me are liable to have they ears talked off.

Although this might improve their times as they'll want to get away from me as quick as possible.

Keep asking away...we were all new at one time to the RunDisney World! We have a group PTR going if you would like to join us for planning. The ladies there were all strangers and now great friends who meet up and run Disney. The link is in my signature...

 

[RunBakeLove]

Has anyone that is running for a charity gotten their link to register yet? I haven't gotten mine but I did email the charity. I'm hoping to hear from them soon. I know they were at the Dark Side Half Marathon this past weekend and I'm sure they were busy with that.

Just wondering if anyone got theirs yet? This is my first time running for a charity and I'm not sure what to expect.

I am running with Alex's Lemonade Stand, and I just got my registration link this past week.

 

[cindy21494]

I am running with Alex's Lemonade Stand, and I just got my registration link this past week.

Hopefully I'll be getting mine this week then. I know I'm guaranteed a spot with them, but it doesn't feel real not actually being registered yet. haha Thanks for letting me know.

 

[turtlebean]

Thanks @Dis_Yoda yeah I suppose with so many taking part that would be a realistic time.

Will have to apologies to everyone now as when I get nervous I get very chatty and seeing this is my first half marathon and I running solo the poor people in the corral around me are liable to have they ears talked off.

Although this might improve their times as they'll want to get away from me as quick as possible.

I always get nervous when i have to go to a race solo and I'm not familiar with how the race is set up. I'm sure I will have tons of questions as the months go on. What is your avg pace? Maybe we could team up

 

[escriven75]

Thanks @Dis_Yoda yeah I suppose with so many taking part that would be a realistic time.

Will have to apologies to everyone now as when I get nervous I get very chatty and seeing this is my first half marathon and I running solo the poor people in the corral around me are liable to have they ears talked off.

Although this might improve their times as they'll want to get away from me as quick as possible.

This will be the first 1/2 marathon & first runDisney race for my friend and I. You're welcome to find us and pace along with us for as long as you like. We will listen to you chatter too! I see you're from London? So I'll chat you up on our travel plans to visit there next August!!

 

[k8Davies]

OMG everyone is being so nice got a little chocked up (Trying not to got get teary as I'm at work lol ) from all the replies and stuff like this is making me less nervous and more excited day by day.

Keep asking away...we were all new at one time to the RunDisney World! We have a group PTR going if you would like to join us for planning. The ladies there were all strangers and now great friends who meet up and run Disney. The link is in my signature...

Wine and Cupcakes - erm hello, two of my Favorite things!!! so will definitely take a look at the link and keep an eye out for you guys on my way round.

I always get nervous when i have to go to a race solo and I'm not familiar with how the race is set up. I'm sure I will have tons of questions as the months go on. What is your avg pace? Maybe we could team up

@turtlebean thanks yeah I feel more in control if I know more so everyone really helping with answering my question.

As for my pace well currently I've managed a couple of 5k (about 3 miles) and running 12 and a half minute miles and planning to get up to about 11 minutes for the race. Actually I'd just be happy if I can outrun the support vehicle that picks up the slow coaches.

Although is it just me but I am imagining the support vehicle as the Weasels cop car from " Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and they chase you down if you're slow and throw you in the back, then take you to see the Judge... Dun Dun Dar!!!

This will be the first 1/2 marathon & first runDisney race for my friend and I. You're welcome to find us and pace along with us for as long as you like. We will listen to you chatter too! I see you're from London? So I'll chat you up on our travel plans to visit there next August!

@escriven75 That is so nice of you, this is why I love the Dis board everyone is so kind. Yes I am from London so traveling a bit for my first half. But yes can definitely talk peoples ears off about London, It's a wonderful city (well apart from Rush Hour on the Tube) and August is a great time to travel as it might be less rainy lol

 

[donk3]

I haven't done it yet, but I thought I would have to go to active where I am registered for the race to do it. I've never had to do POT for anything before. I need to go on to active to find out about canceling my 99 cent trial too

when do we have to get out POT in by ?

 

[donk3]

Hello I have another question (well a couple). Just like me I get an answer to one question and I'm fine for a couple of days then start wondering about something else. (So apologies now for being annoying )

1st question normally how many runners will there be, well for the half marathon anyway?

2nd question if you're in the last corral,how long would it be before you cross the start line, 10/20mins?

A#1 well your might be looking at around 12,000 to 18,000 people in total for the weekend ... with the new challenge the half will be more runners since people want the inaugural medal.
A#2 depends on how many corrals they set up , seems like the have been 7 corrals the past few race weekends for the half , but usually its about 3-5 minutes between corrals , so if they stick to the 7 corrals, you are looking at about 30-35 minutes before you cross the starting line

 

[Kellina]

when do we have to get out POT in by ?

August 2nd!

 

[momabaarjo]

I suggest submitting a time regardless of the 2:45 estimated time. In the past those that do not submit anytime are likely to end up in last corral if this is their first race. I had a really good 10K that is still usable for this race...yipee...and trust me I am not fast.

 

[donk3]

August 2nd!

Thank you ! will put it in the calendar

 

[Jaxasaurous]

A#1 well your might be looking at around 12,000 to 18,000 people in total for the weekend ... with the new challenge the half will be more runners since people want the inaugural medal.
A#2 depends on how many corrals they set up , seems like the have been 7 corrals the past few race weekends for the half , but usually its about 3-5 minutes between corrals , so if they stick to the 7 corrals, you are looking at about 30-35 minutes before you cross the starting line

I think the Wine and Dine half this year went up to corral L, so 12 corrals (13 if you count the elite's and/or wheelchairs).

 

[Sailormoon2]

Sorry if I missed this post, but when will the Dooney & Burke race bags be revealed?

 

[Ariel484]

Sorry if I missed this post, but when will the Dooney & Burke race bags be revealed?

They haven't had Dooneys for this race weekend - they have just done general Food & Wine Festival Dooneys.

Not to say that they won't potentially change that this year and have one that is race-specific, but as of right now, there's no answer to your question since they haven't done them in the past!

 

[Princess_Nikki]

They haven't had Dooneys for this race weekend - they have just done general Food & Wine Festival Dooneys.

Not to say that they won't potentially change that this year and have one that is race-specific, but as of right now, there's no answer to your question since they haven't done them in the past!

With the new Challenge this would be a great time to have one! One can hope!

But, yes, at least the W&D will likely be the ones available.

 

[Ariel484]

With the new Challenge this would be a great time to have one! One can hope!

But, yes, at least the W&D will likely be the ones available.

They will be releasing a Beauty and the Beast Dooney "later this year" so that could work for challenge people...sorta kinda.

 

[BuzzLightyearInTampa]

I ran the Wine & Dine in 2013 and I was going to run it this year, but when they switched it to Sunday morning and moved the after party to Sunday night I changed my mind. Now for me to attend the after party my DS would have to miss a day of school and we'd have to stay another night in the hotel. That 10:00 PM Saturday night start was awesome because you could sleep in on Sunday. Alas, it's now a thing of the past.

I'm still holding out hope they will eventually bring back the Tower of Terror 10 Miler. That was another night time start, but I'm not sure if they'll bring it back after the DHS construction is complete.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

After reading about the Dark Side races, I hope they stick with having us start in WWoS and end in Epcot. Sounded a bit messy ending in WWoS!

Yes, yes, and YES!!!! I felt ahead of time that I wouldn't like it for precisely the reasons that I ended up not liking it! Does that make sense!??! I think I'm still exhausted from the race weekend... ...