Packet pickup for Kids Races??

[Disneymooners93]

We were going to register the kids for the 400 yard dash on Friday. Do we need to do a packet pickup for them the day before or can we just show up in the morning before the races? We don't get in until Thursday evening and will lilkely not be able to make to the Expo that night.

Also, are there races throughout the day as kids show up at the Expo or is the whole event set for 10 am?

 

[Jen117]

About a month ago I emailed Disney and was told I could pick up the kids race packets at the event. We are getting in Thursday evening also, so this is the only way we can do the kids races. I kept me email for verification just in case.

Does anyone know from experience?

 

[wfloyd]

From past kids races, they will start around 10:00 and probably be over around 10:30. That will be all the races for the day and then on Saturday it will be the same thing.

Bill

 

[Kristi1357]

Jen - which kid races are you doing Friday? We have Zack signed up that day - he's three.

 

[Jen117]

Kristi - Kate is 3 and Emma is 6. Emma is gung ho, but I am not sure if Kate will do it (she gets shy). Can I run next to her, or does she have to do it alone?

 

[Kristi1357]

Last year I did run with Zack.

I have to say it was the most unorganized mess ever! It started so late, that I was sleeping crossed legged on the pavement with my chin in my hands. Then all of a sudden they took our group out of the corral and next thing I know, Chad is yelling "run with him" and off we go. No real start line, start gun, or anything. We ran straight for a little bit, then turned left and past a stand with Mickey & Minnie up on a platform. And that was it.

We said never again after that fiasco. I only decided to try it once more since it was on a different day than the half and at the WWOS. I am hoping & praying they made some major changes!

Too bad our 3 year olds are boy & girl - or we would be in the same race. Darn!

 

[andromedaslove]

I just wanted to share the email I just got from Disney regarding the kids packets.

The Family Fun Run Kids' Races will start at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 5, 2007 and Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. Packet pick-up takes place at the Health & Fitness Expo at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex on Thursday, January 4, 2007 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, January 5, 2007 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. There will also be pick-up on race morning at Disney's Wide World of Sports on Friday, January 5, 2007 and Saturday, January 6, 2007. You will pick up the race number and other race information at that time. Special transportation will be available from the Walt Disney World Resorts on race morning for participants and their guests. If you are arriving by car, follow the signs to Disney's Wide World of Sports. Parking is free.

For more information, go to www.disneyworldmarathon.com. You will then find the Kids' Races listed with the other events on that page. No packet is mailed for that event.

Steve Lapierre
Registration Manager
Walt Disney World Marathon/Half Marathon

I hope that helps someone.

Dana

 

[Kristi1357]

Thanks Dana!

 

[Jen117]

I am planning to pick mine up at the race instead of the Expo. That is the easiest for me since I am getting in late on Thursday.