Marathon Weekend 2019

[jhoannam]

So, 31% of 2019 WDW Marathoners are NEWBIES?!
That equals 4650 learning what NOT to do the following year.

hey hey... this is supposed to be my one and done marathon. That's why I'm running it at Disney.

 

[jhoannam]

I preordered the pins package, paid with a Gift Card, at pick up can I return/exchange them? I think I would rather have the blue jersey.

 

[Novatrix]

hey hey... this is supposed to be my one and done marathon. That's why I'm running it at Disney.

You say that now, you'll be willing to swear it on whatever you find most precious during the marathon/the next couple days after that you're never running another ever again, but wait until a month later. That's when the thought of signing up for next year's marathon will creep into your mind.

 

[ywgckp]

This is my 6th RunDisney event and I've never done a 5k (either challenge, half, or full in the past).

How are the corrals done? I'm trying to figure out why I'm in corral C for the 5k (looks like the last corral...), and corral B for the 10k.

 

[Novatrix]

Fyi, don't know if this is posted already, but here are the mile markers for the last 10k of the marathon. Spotted them posted on a sheet along the walkway from Hollywood studios to Boardwalk.

20 Pinocchio
21 Princess Aurora
22 Lightning McQueen
23 Monsters Inc
24 Up
25 Ratatouille
26 the Incredibles

 

[Novatrix]

This is my 6th RunDisney event and I've never done a 5k (either challenge, half, or full in the past).

How are the corrals done? I'm trying to figure out why I'm in corral C for the 5k (looks like the last corral...), and corral B for the 10k.

Rundisney decides your corral based on your estimated minute/mile pace you submitted when you signed up. There could be a few reasons why you're in an earlier corral for the 10k, but my guess is more people who sign up for only the 5k misrepresent the truth when recording their pace in order to have more time to finish the race/shorter character lines.

 

[LdyStormy76]

Adding to what ZKnight posted:

[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

The finisher shirts have I Did It on the front and Finisher on the back.

 

[JennGiza]

How is it that I have C corral for the 5K and my five year-old son has B? That doesn’t make any sense.

 

[rteetz]

This is my 6th RunDisney event and I've never done a 5k (either challenge, half, or full in the past).

How are the corrals done? I'm trying to figure out why I'm in corral C for the 5k (looks like the last corral...), and corral B for the 10k.

Are you doing Dopey? The 5K corral is second the 10K is first. There are only 3 corrals for the 5K.

 

[rteetz]

How is it that I have C corral for the 5K and my five year-old son has B? That doesn’t make any sense.

What times did you enter? If you didn’t enter the same times for both of you that would mean different corrals. He can drop back with you.

 

[rteetz]

Fyi, don't know if this is posted already, but here are the mile markers for the last 10k of the marathon. Spotted them posted on a sheet along the walkway from Hollywood studios to Boardwalk.

20 Pinocchio
21 Princess Aurora
22 Lightning McQueen
23 Monsters Inc
24 Up
25 Ratatouille
26 the Incredibles

Sounds pretty much the same as usual.

 

[LdyStormy76]

The 5k shirt is Hanes brand, and cotton. It is a grayish blue. 10k and full are both Champion long sleeve tech shirts. 10k is a light grey, full is a light teal.

[GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I had a really pleasant expo experience this afternoon. Tons of merch, all sizes and no lines for anything!
We got like 3.5 hours of sleep last night though, so we were waking zombies. A little nap and water and we’re ready for dinner at Disney Springs!

 

[StarGirl11]

Apparently me and my trainer are on two different pages for what I’m doing this weekend. He mentioned a PR in a comment on my FB post. I had no intentions of trying to PR, too little sleep, too many miles too many shenanigans. Whoops

 

[Ellie_]

In serious need of some outfit advice for touring the parks his weekend! Never been to Florida this time of year so I’m lost.

Thoughts on jeans and a t shirt for the parks? Saturday and Sunday look hot so I’m wondering if this would be terrible idea given the forecast.

 

[PCFriar80]

If anuone ever gets a chance to stay club level, do it.
I just got free somewhat-drinkable coffee.
This is awesome.

Soak it up! It was nice meeting you today and chatting on the bus from BC and on the walk to the Expo! Hope we didn’t disrupt your plans! Good luck with the 5k, 10k, and full marathon!

 

[lhermiston]

In serious need of some outfit advice for touring the parks his weekend! Never been to Florida this time of year so I’m lost.

Thoughts on jeans and a t shirt for the parks? Saturday and Sunday look hot so I’m wondering if this would be terrible idea given the forecast.

I was in jeans and a T-shirt today and it was about 70. Would’ve been comfortable in shorts. Anything above 70 and I prefer shorts, but you have to keep an eye on late night temps. Might want to carry a light hoodie or long sleeve tee.

 

[hotblooded]

Soak it up! It was nice meeting you today and chatting on the bus from BC and on the walk to the Expo! Hope we didn’t disrupt your plans! Good luck with the 5k, 10k, and full marathon!

How funny! I met @SarahDisney shortly after that by the Mickey photo op. Hi Sarah!

 

[Neon Cactus]

hey hey... this is supposed to be my one and done marathon. That's why I'm running it at Disney.

That's what I said three years ago. See you Sunday!

It really was a lot of fun!

 

[FFigawi]

Good luck to everyone running the 5k tomorrow!