Springtime Surprise Weekend 2025 (April 3-6)

[huskies90]

I’ve done SS twice but this is the first time doing the challenge. Question: is it one bib for all three races or do they break it up like Dopey?

 

[Mitchell Werther]

I'm 211XX for the challenge. Platinum Club Disney. No proof of time.

 

[Erika10021]

I’ve done SS twice but this is the first time doing the challenge. Question: is it one bib for all three races or do they break it up like Dopey?

It's a single bib. By the end of the three races last year, mine was pretty beat up.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

After my one Dopey, I saw the wisdom of 2 bibs after seeing each bib after 2 races. I can just imagine how beat up a bib would look after 3 races. Yikes

 

[HubbsRunsDis]

It's a single bib. By the end of the three races last year, mine was pretty beat up.

I have a bib belt and trimmed a sheet protector down to the size of the bib last year and attached it to the belt that way, I am a heavy sweater and my bibs in past years would be absolutely destroyed, the sheet protector has done a good job of keeping them in good shape. I would not want to pin one to me though as I am sure it would not breathe at all!

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Tip for anyone new and/or walking the races: always break into an easy run when you see the green photographer tents. Makes for great photos.
(You don't have to tell your friends or social media followers that you weren't running the whole time....)

 

[nancipants]

I have a bib belt and trimmed a sheet protector down to the size of the bib last year and attached it to the belt that way, I am a heavy sweater and my bibs in past years would be absolutely destroyed, the sheet protector has done a good job of keeping them in good shape. I would not want to pin one to me though as I am sure it would not breathe at all!

Holy cow, why did I not think using a sheet protector before? My bibs always get trashed before I even start the race!

 

[StarGirl11]

Nothing like looking at your costume a few days before a race and realizing it no longer fits quieter right because you’ve lost nearly 25 pounds since you bought it. Thankfully it’s a quick buy on Amazon since it’s just a shirt and we’ll get here before Friday. But that was a surprise.

Most of my other stuff is pretty much one size fits all or close enough so it will just adjust as I lose weight so I’m not worried about it. But I thought I had at least another 5 or 10 pounds before I needed to start adjusting shirt sizes.

Guess I’ll need to be swapping shirt sizes at the expo as well

 

[Naomeri]

I'm all weirded out. My bags are all packed and ready, but my flight isn't until 6am Wednesday

On Saturday, we looked at the weather forecast and it said we might get a foot of snow Wednesday, so my grandma and I booked a hotel room near the airport so my uncle wouldn't have to drive an hour (or more, if the roads were particularly bad) in the middle of the night. Of course, because we did that, we're now forecasted to be getting very little snow on Wednesday. But we're still going to use the room, since we were going to have to go to the airport to pick up my uncle Tuesday afternoon anyway.

 

[PrincessV]

Floridian weather update: the local forecasters have begun using the words “record-breaking heat” to describe what’s coming later this week and weekend. Still no need to panic, and temps will drop some overnight… but unless you’re super heat-acclimated, maybe take it easy in the hot, sunny afternoons. (I say this as a Floridian who is definitely NOT heat-acclimated yet: my last two long runs were downright chilly and I live my days in air conditioning!)

 

[rundisfan]

Floridian weather update: the local forecasters have begun using the words “record-breaking heat” to describe what’s coming later this week and weekend. Still no need to panic, and temps will drop some overnight… but unless you’re super heat-acclimated, maybe take it easy in the hot, sunny afternoons. (I say this as a Floridian who is definitely NOT heat-acclimated yet: my last two long runs were downright chilly and I live my days in air conditioning!)

And of course we have a cold front coming in right after the weekend!

 

[PrincessV]

And of course we have a cold front coming in right after the weekend!

Stupid Florida doing stupid Florida things.

On the upside, though, it’s making packing really easy for me - no layers!!!

 

[The Expert]

I actually changed my flight home yesterday from 5pm to 11am on Saturday because there's now way I'm going to want to be in the parks, even for medal photos. I should still have plenty of time to change and make it to the airport after the 10K. I'll just bring my medal back with me when we come in May for a park week with our nephews.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

I'm all packed, some stuff is already in the car, and I'm wearing a rD shirt and drinking coffee from my 2024 MW mug. Yeah, I'm ready to be there.

I'll do an easy run this afternoon and then the hay will be in the barn, as the saying goes.

If you are spectating the 10-miler, I shouldn't be hard to spot, but I'm terrible at seeing / hearing people while running, so please forgive me if you are there and I miss spotting you. (The only reason I could ever spot the ex during the PTRR was because she would stand on a large planter outside of her midtown office, so I knew exactly where to look).

 

[radiodome21]

I’m loving the forecast. We were there in January for a vacation and I missed the heat and later sunset. My wife and I are doing the parks starting Friday night (only for a short while) and then we leave on Monday morning. Love that I don’t need to pack any long sleeves.

 

[mollygirl13]

I did Princess Weekend and my teeth were chattering while waiting in the corrals (even with layers and blanket and a Mylar blanket wrapped around me!) Looking forward to not having to layer up this weekend!

 

[Baloo in MI]

“Record breaking heat”; three words I never want associated with a race weekend! Oof! Bringing my Liquid IVs.

 

[WhereInFlorida]

I like the temps as well, for an event where you have to stand around for longer than the run, the forecast is looking good.

And btw 90 degrees isn’t even close to record temps for April. But does sound like good pool weather for relaxing on Saturday.

 

[Dopey 2020]

As a New Englander I was happy in the pool at MW but I will be thrilled with 90 and sun after the never ending cold here. The races are a fun but small part of this trip.

 

[StarGirl11]

RunDisney Brooks shirts sizing is up for anyone wanting to get an idea ahead of time