runDisney announced that registration will open on April 10 for the 2013 marathon weekend (January 10-13). As previously reported, the relay will not return. Next year will mark the 20th anniversary for the marathon, and Disney has promised a special surprise at mile 20, as well as a special anniversary medal for those who complete the marathon distance.
Chime in if you plan to register!
Last edited by stan4d_steph; 03-08-2012 at 06:46 PM. Reason: added dates
I'm out. It's the same weekend as the Atlanta Gift Show begins. If C&D was returning I may have tried to juggle schedules to do the race and then go to Atlanta, but I don't need to do Donald again.
Too bad they couldn't make it work.
Adrienne
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What weekend will it be? Is this for the Princess?
It will be January 10-13, with the half marathon on Jan. 12 and the full on Jan. 13. This is not for the Princess, it is for Marathon Weekend.Originally Posted by jenjustinsmom
Great thanks. I plan on running my first half next year.
I am planning to do the Goofy again next year. I can't wait to see the 20th Anniversary medal for the full.
Doc was planning on doing C&D to get his first C2C medal.
Now I don't know if he'll go for Donald or not.
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I'm going Goofy again. If I don't add another half to the schedule beyond what I'm registered for already...Donald will be my 20th half and will be run on the eve of the 20th Mickey Marathon anniversary.
I just registered DH for his first full marathon. The race is in June. If he has the desire to do it again he might want to do the WDW full next year. I don't know that I could do it. I'd LOVE to try, but I think the training might be too much stress on my hip.
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Entry fees have been posted on the runDisney site:
Walt Disney World Marathon
$150 by June 19, 2012
$170 between June 20, 2012 and September 25, 2012
$190 on or after September 26, 2012
Walt Disney World Half Marathon
$150 by June 19, 2012
$170 between June 20, 2012 and September 25, 2012
$190 on or after September 26, 2012
Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge
$320 by June 19, 2012
$350 between June 20, 2012 and September 25, 2012
$380 on or after September 26, 2012
Disney Family Fun Run 5K
$55 per participant
$60 per Stroller walk division participant
Disney VISA Rewards is offering $15 off marathon and half marathon registration, and $30 off Goofy Challenge registration if you use your VISA card and register via the link in the email VISA holders should receive. I just got mine today. You must register before June 19 to take advantage of the offer.
Damn, considering doing this again... not so sure if I want to.
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Goofy and C2C finisher, 2012. Ironman Wisconsin 2012 Finisher. Training for WDW Marathon 2013
Registration opens tomorrow, and runDisney is saying they will make an announcement about the 20th anniversary of the marathon. Looking forward to seeing what they have in store!
So they're bringing back the Downtown Disney after party for the 2013 race weekend:
... Except there aren't any clubs to get in free to anymore, and it is open to anyone who wants to wander through, not just runners. So what exactly is the value adder of this event?Downtown Disney After Party
Downtown Disney Westside
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 13, 2013
After all that training and mileage, it's time to indulge and unwind! Runners, join us at Downtown Disney Westside to celebrate your finish with friends and family. Enjoy food, music and last minute commemorative merchandise shopping. Admission to the Downtown Disney After Party is open to race participants, their guests and the public.
It wasn't all that great before, so I wonder how it will be now. I plan on flying out late Sunday after the race, so I'll probably miss it.
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
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Do you still have the email for Visa holders? I don't remember seeing it. If you have it, can you forward it to me?
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
-1 Corinthians 9:24
I do still have it. Does this link work?
Yes, it did. Thanks!
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
-1 Corinthians 9:24
That worked for me, Steph.
Cathy
Whats up with Chip and Dale? Why isn't it returning this year?
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize.
-1 Corinthians 9:24
No official reason. Probably didn't get enough people to sign up to make back the money for staging it.
The stupid race SOLD OUT. Disney made exactly as much money on that event as they let themselves make. If it lost money, that's their own fault.
Personally, I think they hosted the race as a proof of concept for something else, and it didn't go the way they wanted. Now both relays - this, and the Wine and Dine, are off the table, and that's AFTER they began accepting registrations for the W&D race.
I wish they would figure this out - the race made so much sense, and there's no reason they couldn't work out the kinks and make it successful.
AVP
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I'll be running Mickey, and Cheer squad for the Donald!
Watch out for Doc, Mooshu!!! He'll be running Donald - his First WDW event. He'll C2C the following week in Anaheim.
This Fall I'm "Running" The Disney Dumbo Dare for a cause - click to learn how you can support my fundraising goals and the incentive gifts and prize packages I'm offering to my donors! Thank you!
Parenting in the Parks
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A birth certificate shows you were born. A death certificate shows you died. A photo album shows that you lived!
I'll be on the lookout! I'm not sure where I'll be cheering yet, but I'll make sure I have a mouseplanet sign!Watch out for Doc, Mooshu!!! He'll be running Donald - his First WDW event. He'll C2C the following week in Anaheim.
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