Rumor --NEW 1/2 in the fall of 2010?

[swim-mom]

Is it true that there could be a new 1/2 in the fall starting in 2010???

The princess 1/2 is going to be my first, but I would be excited if they are adding another one outside of January.

Thanks

 

[suzannews]

Is it true that there could be a new 1/2 in the fall starting in 2010???

The princess 1/2 is going to be my first, but I would be excited if they are adding another one outside of January.

Thanks

That is the rumor! In the last marathon email I got from Disney, it says:

EXCITING 2010 RACE CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Tune into DisneyEnduranceSeries.com on October 15, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. EDT for the announcement of the 2010 Disney Race Calendar. We're counting down to the excitement, are you?

 

[swim-mom]

I too received the same email, however there has been talk to "do away" with the fall races since their is a demand for more 1/2's.

Needless to say, just wanted to see if anyone knew anything different and/or if it was official and what they were planning to announce.

 

[FireDancer]

My guess was a half marathon with a pirate theme to compliment the princess race in the spring. I spoke with the Disney Endurance rep at the Rock N Roll half last weekend and she wouldn't spill the beans but told me she can tell me it isn't Pirate themed. Below is what I posted on the monthly thread:

What do I think the race will be? Well, I am hoping it is at least a 15K or half. I think while the two shorter races are nice it is hard for a lot of people to come down twice so close. If they did something on back to back weekends (Sunday then following Saturday) it would be easier since one week of vacation is all you need.

Here is what I would do if I were Disney Endurance (it's long, bear with me). First, I would change the Princess half slightly to be a Pirate and Princess half (since the fall pirate is out). It would run the same course but would have different shirts and finishers medals. It would not be sex specific, meaning either sex could sign up for both. I figured most men would do pirate and women do princess but it would give people the opportunity to do both in different years to get both metals. Then, for the fall series I would do a race weekend like January but instead of a half and full it would be a 10K and half. This would keep a shorter race for those that can't do a half but also a half for those that want a longer race. I would then pull a page out of Elite racing's book and offer an additional bonus medal for anyone doing the Oct half and Jan half or full. If you do the Oct half, Jan half or full, and DL in the same year you get 2 bonus medals. I am not sure of the theme, but I think it would be kind of cool if it was a pixar race. The specific film or character could change from year to year. For example, the first year it could be a Buzz Lightyear half and Woody full. Next year a Mader half and Lightning McQueen full. Just an idea.

 

[swim-mom]

thanks!!!

I too think that there is going to be another 1/2 in the fall. I guess we all have to wait until 10/15 to find out more. Personally, the princess 1/2 in March and then one in Nov would be great and another reason to go back to disney

 

[deltapilotwife]

I just hope it's a different course that January or Princess. That was the nice thing about the fall series, it was different parts of the resort than the 1/2s.

 

[SamSam]

I would love for there to be a half in the fall. We always go during early October so it would work out great for us.

 

[ohMom]

awesome! weather in Ohio is not complimentary for training for January

 

[swim-mom]

Less than a month to go!!!! to find out

 

[FireDancer]

awesome! weather in Ohio is not complimentary for training for January

I have to admit that I actually enjoy winter training. As long as it isn't ridiculous it is kind of soothing to run in the snow.

Where in Ohio are you?

 

[Princess50]

but I too would luv to do another later in the year ( we were thinking of going to disnyeland in september!

 

[syko]

Halloween themed, but not on the 31st as they do not want to clash with MCM and the party tickets will be MNSHP???

 

[tankernav1]

This would be so exciting! January is not always good timing for me either. Keep us posted!

 

[laxcd15]

I just got back from running the Race for the Taste 10K. At the packet pickup they had post cards out saying that the announcement will be on October 15th at 3:00PM. My girlfriend and I were trying to think of ideas of what the race might revolve around. After the 10K (our first race for the taste) I was shocked that they were not going to continue this race, as it was well organized and I thought it was a blast. Low and behold I went to Jim Hill's blog today and this is what I found


Apparently Disney just gained the rights to the following domain names:
DISNEYWINEANDDINERUN
DISNEYWINEDINERUN
DISNEYRUNWINEDINE

DISNEYFOODANDWINEHALF
DISNEYWINEANDDINEHALF

So, I'm no genius, but I think the announcement on Thursday will be for a 1/2 marathon and maybe another combined race that will coincide with the 2010 F&W festival!

 

[maroo]

Apparently Disney just gained the rights to the following domain names:
DISNEYWINEANDDINERUN
DISNEYWINEDINERUN
DISNEYRUNWINEDINE

DISNEYFOODANDWINEHALF
DISNEYWINEANDDINEHALF

So, I'm no genius, but I think the announcement on Thursday will be for a 1/2 marathon and maybe another combined race that will coincide with the 2010 F&W festival!

I think you are right!

 

[swandiverpatt]

The date has been set:

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go....ventDetail/detail?name=HalfMarathonDetailPage