RFTT 10k and ToT 13k rumor

[suzannews]

That date doesn't work for me and I demand they move it! JK That is too soon after we get back from the WBTA. It would be awesome to do both the Princess and the Pirate in the same year though.

Wonder if there will be a bonus medal for doing both in the same year.

 

[FireDancer]

Wonder if there will be a bonus medal for doing both in the same year.

I have a feeling they will. Someone at Disney sports has been talking to Elite racing. I am doing 3 of their events this year and will end up with 6 metals for it.

Ok, I usually know my Disney lingo but RP track? Can't pull that one out.

Is the rumor that this will replace both the ToT and RFTT or just one of them?

 

[WDWFAN9]

Ok, I usually know my Disney lingo but RP track? Can't pull that one out.

OK, I can help with that one! RP = Richard Petty track.

And I agree, gotta love the bonus bling, but I am guessing they will hold off on the extra medal until 2011 since the draw of an inaugural will be enough for 2010.

 

[syko]

I have a feeling they will. Someone at Disney sports has been talking to Elite racing.

I hope that Disney do not go over to Elite racing as I will not be allowd into any of the races as they do not allow cranks!!!!! at least with Track Shack I can as an exhibition.Now if only they would pay for the insurance to let us compete

 

[FireDancer]

I hope that Disney do not go over to Elite racing as I will not be allowd into any of the races as they do not allow cranks!!!!! at least with Track Shack I can as an exhibition.Now if only they would pay for the insurance to let us compete

I didn't mean talked to them about running the events. I just meant it sounds like they kind of stole the extra medal idea from them.

I am doing the Indy in the spring and they have a lap on the speedway so a lap op RP won't be as bad as you think. Usually, the lap would be around the inside of the track which has little or no banking.

Thanks for the clarification.

 

[syko]

Thanks for letting me know its about the medals!!!!! I was starting to get worried that I would have to change my races next year.

 

[goofyinohio]

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to give you all a heads up that Race for the Taste is 50% Full and the Expedition Everest Challenge is 60% Full. The 3k during RFTT is also 50% Full. (I started a new thread, but with the discussion here I thought I'd let you all know too!)

Nothing listed for TOT 13k at this point.

Have a good one!
Chris

 

[DisneyWalkerGirl]

I may be reading too much into this, but I wanted to share something I observed today re this being possible last RFTT...

I downloaded the Food and Wine Festival guide from the Disney Website. The very last page of the guide has a heading that says " MAKE PLANS NOW FOR OTHER EXCITING DISNEY EVENTS"

For 2009 it lists dates and then these events: Mickey’s Not-So-Scary
Halloween Party, Disney’s Race for the Taste
10k and 3k; Festival of the Masters, Downtown Disney® Area, Children’s Miracle Network Classic (Official PGA TOUR Golf Event), Mickey’s Very Merry
Christmas Party, Holidays Around the World,

Then for 2010
March 3-May 16
Epcot® International
Flower & Garden
Festival

April 24-June 7
Disney’s California Adventure
Food and Wine Festival

September 24-
November 7
Epcot® International
Food & Wine
Festival

So RFFT is listed in 2009, but not is 2010..... Like I said, I may be reading too much into this, but I found it interesting.....

 

[WDWFAN9]

Just got home from the Chicago RnR expo - the Disney rep confirmed that this is the last year for RftT. She also said that the replacement race next year has not been definitely decided - it might be a 15K or it might be a half, and that it would probably be the first weekend in October. Time will tell! I just hope Disney posts the info in plenty of time to make a decision about next year - Denver Oct 2010 should be an inaugural RnR, and, well, you know me and inaugurals!!

 

[DianeL]

Thanks Pat! Can't wait to hear all about the RnR Chicago race Good luck!!!!

 

[SamSam]

Just got home from the Chicago RnR expo - the Disney rep confirmed that this is the last year for RftT. She also said that the replacement race next year has not been definitely decided - it might be a 15K or it might be a half, and that it would probably be the first weekend in October. Time will tell! I just hope Disney posts the info in plenty of time to make a decision about next year - Denver Oct 2010 should be an inaugural, and, well, you know me and inaugurals!!

Sounds interesting, can't wait to find out what the event actually is.
Hmmm, also makes me more inclined to to Rftt this year, if it's the last year it will be held. I wasn't going to do it again, but if it's the last time....and there's extra bling, since I'm already doing Expedition Everest....I'm going to have to give it serious thought.

 

[goofyinohio]

Either way next year I will attempt to come down for the race, but I hope it's a half. I mean it's an Inaugural race so it has my attention. A 13k isn't getting them to rush down there so I would think a 15k wouldn't either, but what do I know (The Minnie did have alot of people.)

Thanks for the Info Pat and I hope your race went great!

 

[syko]

I think the Minnie did well because it was aimed at women.
I think a 1/2 would be better, and in oct it would help get / keep you in race training for the marathon weekend and Princess.

 

[dizneyfan23]

Just got home from the Chicago RnR expo - the Disney rep confirmed that this is the last year for RftT. She also said that the replacement race next year has not been definitely decided - it might be a 15K or it might be a half, and that it would probably be the first weekend in October. Time will tell! I just hope Disney posts the info in plenty of time to make a decision about next year - Denver Oct 2010 should be an inaugural, and, well, you know me and inaugurals!!

So, since There was a Disney booth. Did they have the Fall Series Challenge actually there to look at?? Or the new medal design of the RFTT 10K??

 

[WDWFAN9]

No fall challenge medal, and the RftT medal looked the same as past years to me.

 

[hungrygreenhippo]

Just got home from the Chicago RnR expo - the Disney rep confirmed that this is the last year for RftT. She also said that the replacement race next year has not been definitely decided - it might be a 15K or it might be a half, and that it would probably be the first weekend in October. Time will tell! I just hope Disney posts the info in plenty of time to make a decision about next year - Denver Oct 2010 should be an inaugural, and, well, you know me and inaugurals!!

LOL, I asked about this too. The rep I talked to said it was the last year for both RFTT and TOT and that they would be replaced by a half marathon in the fall. For now there are no plans to stop EEC yet. I was there on Saturday so maybe I talked to a different rep?

 

[K80K]

I was hoping whatever they add would be later to October to prevent any conflicts with the Baltimore Running Festival. Darn! I hope they keep EEC as I haven't gotten to do that one yet and was thinking of it for 2010.

 

[mousemgr2]

No fall challenge medal, and the RftT medal looked the same as past years to me.

Thanks for the update on the medal. I hope they have the new RFTT medal at the Disneyland Expo. If not, I guess I will see what it looks like when I cross the finish line in October. Yes, I'm a sucker and signed up for the race. I didn't want to miss out on this one.