Questions about the WDW half marathon

[ead79]

I was curious if walking the half marathon is allowed? I have recently started back walking, and I know it would require a good bit of training, but I would love to do the WDW half marathon. However, I do not run at all. I actually hate it, because I tend to bounce so much that it makes me feel icky. My mom and I were thinking about trying to get a couple of friends to go with us and train for the half marathon, but only if walking the entire time is allowed.

Do you book a package with Disney (are there blocked, discounted room rates) or on your own?

Thanks for the info!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

Walking is most definitely allowed! DH and I ran the 1/2 in January, and there is a large number of "walkers" for both the 1/2 and full marathons. The official info states that you must be finish the 1/2 marathon in 3 1/2 hours or less (or the full in 7 hours)....that's a 16 minute per mile pace, or 3.8 miles per hour.

I hope you decide to challenge yourself and do it! We had so much fun, it was amazing! And now we're headed back to do the whole thing and claim ourselves a Mickey medal! (The 1/2'ers get Donald) You should keep an eye on how many spaces are still available for the 1/2 though.....last year it filled up and registration closed early in the year.....

 

[ead79]

Great! And a Donald medal--oh boy!!! I will definitely have to train a lot, but I really think this would be great. How can I check how many spots are left? Also, do you know the route of the half marathon?

 

[AKASnowWhite]

This is the link to the marathon map....

marathon course map

and this is the 1/2 marathon info/registration page....at this point it doesn't tell how many of the slots are still available - you might want to call or email them to see if they are approaching capacity...

1/2 marathon registration page

 

[DoeWDW]

I'm planning on walking the half. I'm planning to walk at a 15 minute mile (4.0 miles per hour) pace.

There'll be lots of WISHers there! Disney does have some special packages for the marathon / half-marathon so you can call them. Also, Kamy is booking rooms for WISHers at great rates - the threads are on the WISH board somewhere. If you need help finding them, let me know.

 

[ead79]

I talked with my mom and our family friends, and it looks like we're in! I think that my mom and I are definitely going to do it even if our friends can't join us. WISH-CON here I come!!!

 

[AKASnowWhite]

You will have so much fun! I'm glad you chose to join in!!!