Royal Family 5K questions?

[DisneyMomLiz]

Hi all...my DSis, DMom and I will be walking and jogging (I hope don't want to get swept).

I'm new to this, my first 5K ever, had to make it a Disney one!

Ok, so my questions:

1) I know the race starts at 7am, but what time should we get to the course? We are staying at a host resort ASMu.

2) I'm afraid of getting swept...do a lot of people get swept? do you still have time to see some of the characters? use the potty? etc? or just make it walk/jog straight through??

3) pick up at the EXPO on Friday, anyone have any suggestions about when during the day it would be better to pick things up? and can I pick up my DSis's packet, she's flying in from Seattle at some point on FRI and I'm afraid she'll miss the EXPO since it closes at 7pm on FRI?

Thanks so much for your help!!

 

[Bookwood]

This is not official by any means but several friends of mine did a 5 K 3 years ago at AK Marathon weekend and were quite slow- I am not sure they swept anyone durning that rce. They were the last to finish and were quite a way behind the last person in front of them. I'm guessing as long as you don't dawdle too much you should be fine. I have to admit to not remember seeing any characters along the way.

 

[syko]

Sweeping only happens in the longer races, always outside the parks.
You can be picked up by the medical teams in the park though, if they feel that you have to because of the condition you are in.
ESPN last year I know someone took over an hour for the 5K, and they where allowed to finish.

You want to be there by 6:30am, at the latest.

You can pick up your sisters packet, you need her waiver and a signed letter saying that you can collect it for her. The expo will be quiter during the day. Look for me as I am working the expo on friday.

 

[crewmatt]

1-I'd get there an hour before. If you're staying on the resort disney probably has a whole plan to get you there. Follow their plan, might have you there a little earlier.

2-I wouldnt worry too much about getting swept, they sweep at 16 min/mile in the marathon which is 3.75 on a treadmill. If you're walk/jogging you'll be well ahead of that. If you're gonna do the characters i'd recommend bringing a light camera to take pix

3-We went to the expo right at noon on the first day when it opened for the marathon. You should be able to get your sisters packet you'll just need a copy of her license and a signed letter

good luck

 

[ultramickeymouse]

3-We went to the expo right at noon on the first day when it opened for the marathon. You should be able to get your sisters packet you'll just need a copy of her license and a signed letter

good luck

You will also need a waiver signed by your sister on top of the other 2 items

 

[dvcdenise]

Ok this is my first 5k ever, and I keep hearing about this waiver. I did not get one in hard copy or email, should I have gotton one or can I get one when I pick up my packet on Friday ?

 

[cewait]

Ok this is my first 5k ever, and I keep hearing about this waiver. I did not get one in hard copy or email, should I have gotton one or can I get one when I pick up my packet on Friday ?

You will get an email (or just check the website every few days) with a link to the waiver. Print it and sign it and bring it to the expo. there you will recieve your bib and goody bag. If you forget your waiver you can fillout one at the expo.

 

[DisneyMomLiz]

This is not official by any means but several friends of mine did a 5 K 3 years ago at AK Marathon weekend and were quite slow- I am not sure they swept anyone durning that rce. They were the last to finish and were quite a way behind the last person in front of them. I'm guessing as long as you don't dawdle too much you should be fine. I have to admit to not remember seeing any characters along the way.

Thanks Bookwood for responding. That makes me feel a little better...funny that you used the word dawdle, my DSis is famous in our family for that, but she's the one who does Marathons and Triathlons for fun, so I'll try not to be the "dawdler" this time

Sweeping only happens in the longer races, always outside the parks.
You can be picked up by the medical teams in the park though, if they feel that you have to because of the condition you are in.
ESPN last year I know someone took over an hour for the 5K, and they where allowed to finish.

You want to be there by 6:30am, at the latest.

You can pick up your sisters packet, you need her waiver and a signed letter saying that you can collect it for her. The expo will be quiter during the day. Look for me as I am working the expo on friday.

phew! Thanks syko for the info. I'll definitely get there before 6:30am then! Turns out my sister will be coming in on Thursday night, like us, so one less thing for me to worry about . We'll look for you on Friday at the expo during the day!! (I'll have my LGMH with me!)

1-I'd get there an hour before. If you're staying on the resort disney probably has a whole plan to get you there. Follow their plan, might have you there a little earlier.

2-I wouldnt worry too much about getting swept, they sweep at 16 min/mile in the marathon which is 3.75 on a treadmill. If you're walk/jogging you'll be well ahead of that. If you're gonna do the characters i'd recommend bringing a light camera to take pix

3-We went to the expo right at noon on the first day when it opened for the marathon. You should be able to get your sisters packet you'll just need a copy of her license and a signed letter

good luck

Thanks for the info crewmatt! I think 6am should be good too, and I figured someone would tell me eventually at the hotel, which bus to get on, but I thought who better than Disers to ask in advance!

You will also need a waiver signed by your sister on top of the other 2 items

Thanks ultramickeymouse for the info. I'm going to look for my waiver now and remind mom and sis to do so too!

Ok this is my first 5k ever, and I keep hearing about this waiver. I did not get one in hard copy or email, should I have gotton one or can I get one when I pick up my packet on Friday ?

Hi dvcdenise! Glad someone was able to answer your questions and mine...didn't even know about the waiver either until now!

You will get an email (or just check the website every few days) with a link to the waiver. Print it and sign it and bring it to the expo. there you will recieve your bib and goody bag. If you forget your waiver you can fillout one at the expo.

Thanks cewait! Should we have gotten the email by now? I'm going to check now, but I don't recall getting an email with a waiver??

 

[dvcdenise]

Thanks to everyone. I got the wavier and with 2 weeks to go I am getting excited and scared for my first 5K. Just started running about 6 months ago. Doing OK but at still think I am slow. Glad to hear I won't get swept. My goal this race is to do my personal best. Any sugesstion for things I should know for a first timer would be appreciated.

 

[Aquachick0410]

This is my first time doing the 5k as well and my mom wants to know what they do for spectators. Where should she go to watch me run? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[PeterPan09]

I didn't get my waiver email yet....I hope nothing is wrong.

 

[syko]

This is my first time doing the 5k as well and my mom wants to know what they do for spectators. Where should she go to watch me run? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

The only place to watch from is the start / finish, as there is no viewing in the park.

 

[syko]

I didn't get my waiver email yet....I hope nothing is wrong.

You need to email or call Disney sports to make sure they have you registration, have you conformation number at hand to quote.

 

[Aquachick0410]

Is the start and the finish in the same location for the 5k? Will there be bleachers there for spectators or should they bring chairs of their own?

 

[JimB.]

I'm gonna' take a leap of faith here & guess that since

A The Princess course is the same as the Donald............

B There are bleachers (usually) at that location

C The 5K finish is at the same place.............

That, yes, LOGICALLY, there SHOULD be bleachers at the 5k finish.


But the start is not in the same place as the finish. The course map is not real clear on where the start really is.

 

[dvcdenise]

One more question. I see there is a Commemorative 5K finisher medallion for the 5K. Does anyone have a picture of one from prior years. I would love to know what they look like.

 

[Princess Bmoney]

I have a pic but can't post cause I'm new.... Its the crest logo pretty much

 

[suzannews]

Not a close up but hopefully someone has a better picture. The one from last year is not medal, its a rubbery material that you can bend.

 

[DisneyMomLiz]

Neat, thanks so much for posting the pic.

Crossing my fingers and adding for all of us to get ours this year!!

 

[K80K]

Since the 5K is themed for the Princess and the Frog I would expect to see a Princess and the Frog commemorative medal. I love the movie so I am really looking forward to the medal.