Tinker Bell ½ Marathon Weekend ~ 2014 Check-in!

[MotoXPrincess99]

I would gladly take the 80 degrees over the cold. I cannot handle anything under 70 and even that's too cold. I'll probably be running the whole thing in my jacket. We shall see!

I am indeed! I am going to see how many years I can run this one. My family was supposed to be running as well but they can't make it now. I may just have to join you guys. I liked that place last year. I got the whole weekend off from work so I should have no problem making it.

We're planning to eat at 6. My sister signed up but she flaked on me.

I'm going to try and run this one each year. I wanna be a legacy runner. I was seriously considering skipping the one in Sept until they changed the medal but now with the Dumbo Double Dare I want to run it. Lol.

Anyone else who wants to join us is welcome! Marri's is really good!

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[Belle Ella]

Alrighty! I shall put that in my phone so I don't forget. Now that I know the area better lets see if I have an easier time finding the place, lol.

So long as I have the money I would like to keep doing both events here in CA. I would love to go for the C2C in 2014 and do the Wine & Dine I think. We'll see though.

And I am seriously thinking of attempting the Dumbo Double Dare! I did well enough with the 5K and Half this past Disneyland Half so I think I could do it. I'll decide when registration opens, lol.

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Alrighty! I shall put that in my phone so I don't forget. Now that I know the area better lets see if I have an easier time finding the place, lol.

So long as I have the money I would like to keep doing both events here in CA. I would love to go for the C2C in 2014 and do the Wine & Dine I think. We'll see though.

And I am seriously thinking of attempting the Dumbo Double Dare! I did well enough with the 5K and Half this past Disneyland Half so I think I could do it. I'll decide when registration opens, lol.

I know they were letting people sign up this weekend at the WDW Marathon Expo so I'll bet they do the same at the Tink Expo.

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[longhorns2]

I registered for dumbo today! Visa holders got early registration.

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Hi ladies!
I have a quick question- last year the walk to the race start from hojos was crazy long! I am wondering if anyone knows if i can cut to the start through the GCH? Meaning i am walking through DTD and turn left into GCH at their tiny DTD entrance and then come out at their car/main entrance which is where the corrals line up on Disneyland Drive?
Last year people were jumping the fences to get into corrals
The start was kinda a mess!

Also, is anyone wearing a running skirt and tank? I think the temps will be in the 50s. Last year it was about the same and i wore crops (hit just below the knee) and a running tee shirt and i got too hot! I am bringing a toss away sweatshirt to throw on the side of the road once i warm up.

I am really worried it is going to be too dark! Last year the course lighting was bad- super dark! Be sure and watch your footing!

I did not run the Tinkerbell half last year but my husband did and we were staying at GCH and I pretty sure he just walked right out of the hotel straight to the corrals. I'll ask him in the morning. I am sure you can cut through though, people do it all the time.

I am there again this time but no husband, just 3 friends and we are all hoping that we can head down around 4:30 am or so and still be okay time wise but now I am wondering if we should allow more time. I am in A corral but my friends are in B and C. New to running so any tips for handling corrals in a large race like this would be great!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

I did not run the Tinkerbell half last year but my husband did and we were staying at GCH and I pretty sure he just walked right out of the hotel straight to the corrals. I'll ask him in the morning. I am sure you can cut through though, people do it all the time.

I am there again this time but no husband, just 3 friends and we are all hoping that we can head down around 4:30 am or so and still be okay time wise but now I am wondering if we should allow more time. I am in A corral but my friends are in B and C. New to running so any tips for handling corrals in a large race like this would be great!

Get there early. It gets really crowded as it gets closer to the start time and it can be hard to get to your corral.

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[JDBlair]

I did not run the Tinkerbell half last year but my husband did and we were staying at GCH and I pretty sure he just walked right out of the hotel straight to the corrals. I'll ask him in the morning. I am sure you can cut through though, people do it all the time.

I am there again this time but no husband, just 3 friends and we are all hoping that we can head down around 4:30 am or so and still be okay time wise but now I am wondering if we should allow more time. I am in A corral but my friends are in B and C. New to running so any tips for handling corrals in a large race like this would be great!

My friend and I are staying at the Best Western which is real close to the start/finish. We ran last year and I think we headed to the corrals about 30 minutes before the start. If you're in Corral A, I would most definitely be in the corral at 4:30! So maybe leave your room about 10 minutes before and you'll be fine. Disney is very prompt about starting the race. But now all this has me thinking that my friend and I are gonna have to get up way super early Sunday...

 

[kindakrazy2]

I registered for dumbo today! Visa holders got early registration.

I want to do Dumbo so badly - just not sure of the 3rd international trip to a race thing....

If I do it I will have to take my kids and that just ads a whole lot of expense to the trip.....

Of course I'm still trying to make a way for it to work.

 

[longhorns2]

Ha! I totally understand


We are starting Dave Ramsey's financial peace in feb. I knew this was not in DRs plan for us- lol- but DH felt he needed something to push him back to running. We worked out the $ and should be able to go on budget- staying offsite, which isn't really a hardship.

I'm not looking forward to the training- summers are brutal here. But I'll make it work!

 

[BayAreaMom]

I did not run the Tinkerbell half last year but my husband did and we were staying at GCH and I pretty sure he just walked right out of the hotel straight to the corrals. I'll ask him in the morning. I am sure you can cut through though, people do it all the time.

I am there again this time but no husband, just 3 friends and we are all hoping that we can head down around 4:30 am or so and still be okay time wise but now I am wondering if we should allow more time. I am in A corral but my friends are in B and C. New to running so any tips for handling corrals in a large race like this would be great!

Last year I allowed way too much time and it was hard to sit around at the start. I was in corral A and it was not that crowded.
That said, I do not want to worry about missing the start. I am going to leave HoJo at 4am. It is about a 15-20 min walk to the start. I will try and cut through the GCH, but I also will leave a little extra time in case they block that entrance off from people in DTD- doubtful, but last year there were blockades all over and the race organizers wanted to funnel racers through to the main race entrance (a lot of extra walking, but still...).

 

[StarGirl11]

Hey guys quick question. Anyone from the Disneyland Hotel rersort guests can use the Grand Californian entrance to DCA right?

Only reason I'm asking is Mom and I were having a disagreement over this after her last visit to the resort said something about Grand Californian guests only. I thought Paradise Pier and DLH could use it to unless something's changed during the time I wasn't really on here. Thanks!

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hey guys quick question. Anyone from the Disneyland Hotel rersort guests can use the Grand Californian entrance to DCA right?

Only reason I'm asking is Mom and I were having a disagreement over this after her last visit to the resort said something about Grand Californian guests only. I thought Paradise Pier and DLH could use it to unless something's changed during the time I wasn't really on here. Thanks!

We always use it and have never been hotel guests of any Disney hotel. Both with an AP and regular tickets.

We like to have lunch at White Water Snacks then go back in to DCA.

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[TinkerPlouffe]

Not going to lie guys.....

I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THE START LINE IS..

Like I have a general Idea, but I have no clue how to get there from my hotel. I believe they have a shuttle (im staying at the hilton) but where does it take me, where is the start/finish. lmao

 

[edna mode]

Hi All, I have a couple of questions: I'm a walker and am in corral E, does anyone know what time E actually begins the race? I'm trying to plan out my timing goals per mile. Also, do they have any food stops along the route or is it only water? Also, is DTD parking open at 3:30?

I live 13 min from DL and it has been 35 degrees each morning this week and everyone here is coughing there brains out along with some stomach flu going around, so for those of you flying in do everything prevention you can do this week. The good news is that the weather forcast is 70 for Sunday and only 48 at night, so it will be a cold start, but with the sun rise at 6:55, it should be nice for those of us still walk/running at the end.

Thanks,
Kelly

 

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hi All, I have a couple of questions: I'm a walker and am in corral E, does anyone know what time E actually begins the race? I'm trying to plan out my timing goals per mile. Also, do they have any food stops along the route or is it only water? Also, is DTD parking open at 3:30?

I live 13 min from DL and it has been 35 degrees each morning this week and everyone here is coughing there brains out along with some stomach flu going around, so for those of you flying in do everything prevention you can do this week. The good news is that the weather forcast is 70 for Sunday and only 48 at night, so it will be a cold start, but with the sun rise at 6:55, it should be nice for those of us still walk/running at the end.

Thanks,
Kelly

Should start at 5:20. I think they wait 5 minutes between corrals.

No food, but Gu at mile 9.

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[MotoXPrincess99]

Not going to lie guys.....

I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THE START LINE IS..

Like I have a general Idea, but I have no clue how to get there from my hotel. I believe they have a shuttle (im staying at the hilton) but where does it take me, where is the start/finish. lmao

It's on Disneyland Drive. Which is on the west side of the parks. The street runs north to south.

The shuttle will most likely drop you off on the east side of the parks so you will just have to walk through the Esplanade and through DTD.

Just follow the hoards of people. They are all going to the same spot. Lol.

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[wdwrich]

Re: the GC entrance to DCA-

We always use it and have never been hotel guests of any Disney hotel. Both with an AP and regular tickets.

We like to have lunch at White Water Snacks then go back in to DCA.

We've done this at lunchtime also. They do check guests for resort ID in the first couple of hours in the morning when the park opens, so if you aren't staying in a Disney hotel, they won't let you into DCA via the GC entrance at that time.

 

[Skpnw]

Not going to lie guys.....

I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE THE START LINE IS..

Like I have a general Idea, but I have no clue how to get there from my hotel. I believe they have a shuttle (im staying at the hilton) but where does it take me, where is the start/finish. lmao

i am with you - I have no idea as well. I am staying at the HoJo so I hope that someone will take pity on me and tell me to meet them in the lobby at a certain time on race day. However, I guess I should also learn where everything is, as my kids are in the kids races on Saturday. I am totally unfamiliar with the whole Disneyland area.

 

[justkeepswimmin]

Hey guys quick question. Anyone from the Disneyland Hotel rersort guests can use the Grand Californian entrance to DCA right?

Only reason I'm asking is Mom and I were having a disagreement over this after her last visit to the resort said something about Grand Californian guests only. I thought Paradise Pier and DLH could use it to unless something's changed during the time I wasn't really on here. Thanks!

Anyone can use it, except at early entry times. When it is in use as an EE gate, guests must show a room key from one of the 3 resort hotels, even the kids but even then, it is definitely open to the other 2 properties.

Any other time of the day, anyone can use it and it is a great way to get to DTD without using the esplanade.

Thanks for all the corral tips looks like I will plan to be at my corral by 4:30 so I'll leave 10 min earlier then I planned. I am getting so nervous!!

 

[edna mode]

Should start at 5:20. I think they wait 5 minutes between corrals.

No food, but Gu at mile 9.

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Thanks, that is exactly what I was thinking for planning!

Here is the map of the corrals for all of you walking from hotels - go to page 20:
http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/rundisney/pdf/tinkerbell/Tink13ProgramOnline.pdf