Marathon Weekend 2019

[amym2]

You can estimate what corral your son will be placed in using a online running calculator (like McMillan's) and last year's corral assignments (just Google it). But, there is no way to know for sure until the waivers are released a week or two prior to the event.

Awesome-thanks! Looks like it correlates to about a 1:33 half marathon which has been corral A the past couple of years. He will be happy! I'm guessing my DH will be a few corrals behind him, and my DD and her friend will run with the masses in the last corral (they are both running XC for the high school but don't want to do a qualifier). I'll be cheering them all on!

 

[kleph]

another corral question: are they all roughly the same size or do they vary?

 

[rteetz]

another corral question: are they all roughly the same size or do they vary?

No they vary. The corrals near the back are the largest.

 

[kleph]

No they vary. The corrals near the back are the largest.

thanks. that's the impression i was getting from everyone's descriptions.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

No they vary. The corrals near the back are the largest.

The corrals in the back can be extremely large. I'm slow and usually run around 14-15 minutes per mile. It once took me 20 minutes to run mile 1 of a runDisney 10K in Disneyland because the congestion was so bad I couldn't move any faster. I ran a negative split on that race only because the congestion finally thinned out and I could go my pace. If there's any way they merit being in a faster corral, I recommend they do so. I would love to be in a faster corral for congestion reasons alone, but I'm beginning to suspect that slow is my top speed.

 

[amym2]

So my 14yo daughter and her friend are running the half marathon, and they just figured they'd run in the last corral. They are going to run XC for the high school this year and are both decent runners, so from what I'm reading, it sounds like they might be frustrated if they're running from the back. They're technically not allowed to run outside races during XC season (which officially starts Aug 1 and ends late Oct), but I'm wondering if I should have pushed for them to run a qualifier. My son ran one this morning, but my daughter had a XC overnight campout last night. Will they be miserable running from the last corral? I understand why Disney requires a longer race for a qualifier, but I wish they'd allow official 5K times for high schoolers!

 

[Keels]

So my 14yo daughter and her friend are running the half marathon, and they just figured they'd run in the last corral. They are going to run XC for the high school this year and are both decent runners, so from what I'm reading, it sounds like they might be frustrated if they're running from the back. They're technically not allowed to run outside races during XC season (which officially starts Aug 1 and ends late Oct), but I'm wondering if I should have pushed for them to run a qualifier. My son ran one this morning, but my daughter had a XC overnight campout last night. Will they be miserable running from the last corral? I understand why Disney requires a longer race for a qualifier, but I wish they'd allow official 5K times for high schoolers!

It's been relatively proven that if they select the first time option that does not require a PoT, they will be in a later corral but NOT the last corral.

If it's that important, I would talk to their coach for an exception or at worst email Track Shack for advice - they'll probably say no, but they might offer advice.

 

[DopeyBadger]

another corral question: are they all roughly the same size or do they vary?

 

[SarahDisney]

Question: Has anyone gone straight to the parks after the race without showering or changing or anything? Did you feel disgusting and/or get dirty looks from other guests?

MK has morning EMH on 10K Friday and I'd love to go and hit up a few rides with slightly shorter lines, but I probably won't finish the 10K until 7:30-8ish and I certainly wouldn't have time to change...
I've got a few months to figure it out, right?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Question: Has anyone gone straight to the parks after the race without showering or changing or anything? Did you feel disgusting and/or get dirty looks from other guests?

MK has morning EMH on 10K Friday and I'd love to go and hit up a few rides with slightly shorter lines, but I probably won't finish the 10K until 7:30-8ish and I certainly wouldn't have time to change...
I've got a few months to figure it out, right?

Depends on how much you sweat.

I’ve seen people that didn’t charge after the 5k/10k before in the parks. For some people it’s fine but if you smell, that’s rude to other guests.

 

[Simba's Girl]

Question: Has anyone gone straight to the parks after the race without showering or changing or anything? Did you feel disgusting and/or get dirty looks from other guests?

MK has morning EMH on 10K Friday and I'd love to go and hit up a few rides with slightly shorter lines, but I probably won't finish the 10K until 7:30-8ish and I certainly wouldn't have time to change...
I've got a few months to figure it out, right?

I would at least change my top, use baby wipes and deodorant. The thought of walking around in a sweat soaked sports bra makes me cringe. Not to mention the fact that if you do sweat a lot during it and it's cold out that morning your going to freeze your butt off.

 

[cavepig]

It's been relatively proven that if they select the first time option that does not require a PoT, they will be in a later corral but NOT the last corral.

If it's that important, I would talk to their coach for an exception or at worst email Track Shack for advice - they'll probably say no, but they might offer advice.

If it's like my state for Cross Country it's not a coach rule it's a State Athletic rule for no other races during the season. She'll have to just put the first dropdown for no POT like you said to do if she can't find something in the next couple weeks.

Question: Has anyone gone straight to the parks after the race without showering or changing or anything? Did you feel disgusting and/or get dirty looks from other guests?

MK has morning EMH on 10K Friday and I'd love to go and hit up a few rides with slightly shorter lines, but I probably won't finish the 10K until 7:30-8ish and I certainly wouldn't have time to change...
I've got a few months to figure it out, right?

I have not but have seen people in their running clothes still with bibs on. I would just gear check some wipes or something to freshen up. If they give dirty looks oh well, regular guests can get pretty sweaty just park touring anyway so it's not any different really. If you want to do it I say do it!

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! Anyone got anything exciting coming up this week?

I think ADR windows should be open for all of us doing marathon weekend, so this week for Sundays are for Disney, let's talk dining. If you care to share, what ADRs did you make? Feel free to note any special meals, post-race celebrations, etc.

We're doing the Disney Dining Plan and I tried to have a table service meal each day. My plan was also to try some new places and get out of the parks a little bit for dining.

Tuesday: 50s Prime Time Cafe - first time trying this out. Sounded like fun for our half day in HS.
Wednesday: Yak and Yeti - this has been on our wishlist for a few years now. Excited to try it out.
Thursday: Trail's End - another first. I'm looking forward to checking out Fort Wilderness. Disney Tourist Blog rated this really high.
Friday: Restaurant Marrakesh - honestly, I could take it or leave it, but my wife loves it.
Saturday: Boatrights - we're staying at POR and I really want to try this, but I'm a little nervous about doing cajun food the night before the marathon, TBH.
Sunday: Ohana - post-marathon celebration. My family's favorite place to eat at WDW.
Monday: Boma - another first for us. Really excited for this one.

That's it for me. Looking forward to seeing your responses. Have a good week and good luck with registration, everyone!

 

[cavepig]

We only have a couple & they could easily get changed or canceled.

Friday lunch - Mama Melrose
Monday lunch - Via Napoli

I did grab a Be Our Guest Lunch for Thursday, it's still bugs me to make an ADR for a quick serve.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Sundays are for Disney:

I’ve still got to plan a few, but I think we’ve got time for most restaurants. So far I have:

Wednesday-Morimoto-We will be arriving, hitting the expo and going for an early dinner.
Sunday-Ohana-We’ve never tried it and it seemed like a good post-Marathon spot
Monday-Made via Napoli for lunch. I’ll send the reservation number to @Keels, don’t know if we’ll be able to attend.
Tuesday-Be Our Guest-Our MK day and we’ve never dined there. The prix fixe menu looks pretty decent to me.
Wednesday-Yak and Yeti-Our AK day. We’ve done Tusker House the last couple years and I love it, but a change is nice too.

Most of our other ADRs will be at Disney Springs and we will probably wait a little while to make them.

 

[SarahDisney]

Thanks for your input, @Dis_Yoda, @Simba's Girl, and @cavepig. Sounds like it'll have to be a game-day decision based on how disgusting I am (although I do take the subway home after races no matter how gross I am ... but the subway to Queens on a Sunday is much less crowded than Magic Kingdom), and I'll plan to bring wet-wipes and maybe a change of clothing just in case. Thanks!

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! Anyone got anything exciting coming up this week?

Other than our bi-weekly (semi-weekly? Which one is every two weeks?) planning meeting at work? Nothing too exciting.

SAFD:
No ADRs for me. I may end up deciding to do some meals with friends if they've got extra space, and I'm considering maybe doing a Saturday night ADR, but I haven't made anything yet.

 

[Bree]

SAFD: Here’s what I have for now. It will be ever changing up until race weekend.

Wednesday: nothing. I had booked Dine w/ an Imagineer, but I was stressing myself out with having to go to the expo. I’ll probably end up doing quick service in Epcot for dinner and stay for Illuminations.

Thursday: Be Our Guest Lunch for a Lemon Cupcake

Friday: Caring for Giants Tour and lunch at Yak & Yeti

Saturday: nothing

Sunday: California Grill for dinner

Monday: Via Napoli lunch for DATW

 

[roxymama]

Sat: afternoon tea at the grand Floridian

Sun: dinner at Rose n Crown (hoping they still do Sunday roast) in case my dad is my travel buddy.

Figured I'd just sample all the walkup counter places for all my other noshing. My first time seeing BOG open and passing it up. "Go with the flow" this time.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

We like sit down meals so we're sticking with that. Totally skipping Magic Kingdom this trip. We'll do a little bit of AK Thursday Evening, EPCOT on Friday and HS on Saturday.

Thursday Dinner: Tiffins

Friday Lunch: Chefs de France

Friday Dinner: California Grill

Saturday Lunch: Sci-Fi Drive In

Saturday Dinner: Il Mulino

Sunday Brunch: Raglan Road

 

[CDKG]

I think ADR windows should be open for all of us doing marathon weekend, so this week for Sundays are for Disney, let's talk dining. If you care to share, what ADRs did you make? Feel free to note any special meals, post-race celebrations, etc.

Friday: Trattoria al Forno - This will be my first time dining here. The menu and reviews are good and I wanted an Italian dinner for Friday. My plan is to have leftovers for dinner in my room on Saturday (nothing "new").

Sunday/Mondy: Boma - Always a favorite of mine! This will be my celebration meal for completing my first marathon. Since I haven't run more than 14 miles at a time in the past, I'm not sure when the runger will hit. After I have a better idea how my stomach reacts to looong miles, I will cancel one of my two ressies.

A couple of you have me thinking about lunch at BOG. I don't really care for their food (for lunch, I order from the kids menu). But, I LOVE that strawberry cream cheese cupcake!!!

UPDATE:
Friday: Be Our Guest - Lunch quick service solely for their Strawberry Cream Cheese cupcake!!!