Marathon Weekend 2020

[*DisneyDreamer]

FYI runDisney will replace damaged medals if you submit a request with pictures, even 3+ months after the event. I just got around to taking out my SW medals last weekend and found a scratch across the entire face of Kessel Run, sent the information to runDisney and had a new one within 5 days!

That’s good to know! Glad they replaced yours.

 

[Professor_Cookie]

So I am wondering, if you drink at all the countries, is that Happy challenge or the Sleepy challenge?

Dont forget

 

[hotblooded]

Important DATW question: What animal face mask is @rteetz getting this year?

Also ... my sister and I had a conversation today. We both want the marathon medal but don't particularly want to run a marathon. It's a problem.

SAME.

 

[Keels]

This will be me! But I’m planning on making the morning meet ups so hopefully I’ll be feeling a little less shy by then. And after a few drinks I won’t be nervous anymore ... hmmm maybe I should have a warm up drink first....

La Cantina opens at 10 a.m., so I'll be there shortly after it opens to grab a little area for everyone and to get lanyards set out and such.

 

[DerTobi75]

Would love to join DATW, but do not know, if I can handle all the booze. Reading most of your TRs, you all seem to be like Pros

 

[lahobbs4]

We always fly home Monday so I have to miss DATW again this year! Hoping to get my life together enough to meet up before one of the races, though.

 

[camaker]

Would love to join DATW, but do not know, if I can handle all the booze. Reading most of your TRs, you all seem to be like Pros

Come and drink as much or as little as you like! It's more about the camaraderie than the actual drinking.

 

[steph0808]

I'd love to hit DATW, but we have a Keys to the Kingdom tour planned on Monday morning, and we fly out that evening, so I doubt I'll make it. I'm up for any marathon morning meets though.

 

[Neon Cactus]

Would love to join DATW, but do not know, if I can handle all the booze. Reading most of your TRs, you all seem to be like Pros

I wondered about that last year too but it really wasn't bad at all. We were sharing drinks in most countries. It was a lot of fun getting to meet everyone.

 

[SarahDisney]

Would love to join DATW, but do not know, if I can handle all the booze. Reading most of your TRs, you all seem to be like Pros

I was in and out last year, so I'm not the expert on this, but I had 2 drinks. I think I'm not the only one who didn't drink in every country. People share drinks sometimes, so you don't have to have a full drink in every country. It's very doable, even for an amateur drinker.
And the people don't suck, which makes it more fun.

 

[Bree]

Would love to join DATW, but do not know, if I can handle all the booze. Reading most of your TRs, you all seem to be like Pros

I was probably the lightweight of the group and didn’t die. I had to cut out early though and get home. It was more like sip around the world for me because I shared drinks in some countries.

 

[SheHulk]

Important DATW question: What animal face mask is @rteetz getting this year?

Also ... my sister and I had a conversation today. We both want the marathon medal but don't particularly want to run a marathon. It's a problem.

You can just run the first mile and then wait to be swept, as has been discussed so much on these boards

 

[roxymama]

You can just run the first mile and then wait to be swept, as has been discussed so much on these boards

I read this as if you were talking about the DATW!!
Which begs the questions...does DATW have balloon ladies or sweepers? Or are you safe because you are inside the world showcase?

 

[jennamfeo]

does DATW have balloon ladies or sweepers?

I am the balloon lady that makes sure we keep trucking on to the next world and I also will finish your drinks for you. You're welcome.

 

[SarahDisney]

You can just run the first mile and then wait to be swept, as has been discussed so much on these boards

I thought about it, but I'm stubborn enough that I'd probably keep going and just complain the whole time. And I already had a marathon that I complained the whole time ... I don't need to repeat the experience.

 

[Mr. Drauer]

I will also provide sweeping duties to keep the stragglers moving. I recall lots of chit chat and less drinking as we moved along (American Pavillion I'm looking at you).

 

[rteetz]

I will also provide sweeping duties to keep the stragglers moving. I recall lots of chit chat and less drinking as we moved along (American Pavillion I'm looking at you).

America was definitely a quick pass. Japan was fun with the photo bomb for @croach

 

[camaker]

Actual pictures of the medals are starting to leak out. Here's what I've been able to compile. My initial impressions are largely being borne out. The only medals that look worthy (to me) of a RunDisney event are the Castaway Cay Challenge (which looks awesome!), Goofy and the 5k. Oswald's flat, depth-less medal looks completely phoned-in. I'm not sure why they forced him on the 10k if that was all the love they were going to give him. The marathon is OK, but lacks the attention to details that I expect from RunDisney's signature event.

 

[gtitan21]

Actual pictures of the medals are starting to leak out. Here's what I've been able to compile. My initial impressions are largely being borne out. The only medals that look worthy (to me) of a RunDisney event are the Castaway Cay Challenge (which looks awesome!), Goofy and the 5k. Oswald's flat, depth-less medal looks completely phoned-in. I'm not sure why they forced him on the 10k if that was all the love they were going to give him. The marathon is OK, but lacks the attention to details that I expect from RunDisney's signature event.

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Castaway is by far my favorite of these

 

[SheHulk]

Actual pictures of the medals are starting to leak out. Here's what I've been able to compile. My initial impressions are largely being borne out. The only medals that look worthy (to me) of a RunDisney event are the Castaway Cay Challenge (which looks awesome!), Goofy and the 5k. Oswald's flat, depth-less medal looks completely phoned-in. I'm not sure why they forced him on the 10k if that was all the love they were going to give him. The marathon is OK, but lacks the attention to details that I expect from RunDisney's signature event.

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Wait do those circles with the distances spin, on the Goofy medal? That's neat. I like it better in 3D. I really really really like the marathon medal and can't wait to get it.