Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend - November 8-9, 2013

[Melanie]

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend -
November 8-9, 2013

All Events, November 9:
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon - 10pm (through Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios)
Mickey's Jingle Jungle 5K - 7am (through Animal Kingdom Park)

Registration as of 6/12/13:
Wine & Dine Half Marathon - SOLD OUT
Jingle Jungle 5K - 78%

Event Costs:
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
$175 by June 18, 2013
$190 between June 19 and August 13, 2013
$205 on or after August 14, 2013

Mickey's Jingle Jungle 5K
$50 per participant
$55 per Stroller division participant

runDisney Kids' Races
$15 per Kids' Dash participant
$30 per One Mile Run participant

runFinish Line Party Tickets (after party at Epcot)
$74 by August 13, 2013
$84 between August 14 and October 29, 2013
$94 on or after October 30, 2013

Official Page here

[clausjo]

Woo Hoo! Thanks for this info! This was my first Disney race and my first half and I loved every minute of it! My daughter is going to do the 5K this year, which means I'll be doing the 5K in the am and the half at night (and spending a whole lot of $$$ to register!) Good thing we have Grandma to stay with!

Would love to have a meet up if anyone else is going!

[NewDVCowner]

My sister has just talked me into doing this race to get our Coast to Coast. The only thing that is making me hesitate is the cost. I have two questions.

1.) Are there any discounts on room/tickets for runners? If so, any idea of how much?

2.) If I booked through Magical Journeys, which I've never used before, would they be able to get those discounts applied?

Thanks!

[clausjo]

1.) Are there any discounts on room/tickets for runners? If so, any idea of how much?

I know there are discounts offered. I think once registration opens, there will be information on this.

I'm not sure about booking through MJ, but would suggest contacting them to find out.

Have fun! Maybe we'll see you there!

[diz_girl]

We're going to be there that week, but leaving on the day of the running events. I'm considering the 5K, as I can be back at BLT by 9 a.m. and we just have to be at the Auto Train in Sanford at 2 p.m. Hmmm. I have to think about this, but I only have until March 12th to make my decision.

[Christine]

The Wine and Dine half is a lot of fun! It's been my favorite of all so far.

As for a discount on the run, I don't know about MJ being able to discount your run- those seem to be more thru runDisney at registration with a code (DVC offers a code, usually about $10 off)

For room discount, they do offer a room and richer package, but I would definitely check with MJ to see if get can beat it first- they would know the best deal going!

[Melanie]

Wine & Dine Half Marathon is now sold out.

[RedSoxFan]

I think we will be going to WDW 11/8--11/17. I hope to firm up plans this week with MJ. If we go, then Kourtney & I will run the Mickey Jingle Jungle 5K. That would be lots of fun.

[Christine]

I think we will be going to WDW 11/8--11/17. I hope to firm up plans this week with MJ. If we go, then Kourtney & I will run the Mickey Jingle Jungle 5K. That would be lots of fun.

Lemme know if you do!

[ls1jt]

My wife and I are registered for this one, staying at Pop.

Any chance for RunIcot shirts being made for runners? I'd love to rep Intercot during my run. Wasn't sure if you guys were only pushing for the Marathon or what.

We will be there Friday night through Monday Night. Should be an interesting night in Epcot after running 13 miles.....

[Christine]

Wine & Dine was my favorite race experience! Have fun!!!

[NewDVCowner]

Can anyone give me an idea of what the weather will be like for this weekend? I've never gone this time of year and I don't know what the night time temps will be like. Honestly, I'm more interested in finding out what the humidity is going to be like.

Thanks!

[clausjo]

Last year it was around mid-60s at the start of the race with low humidity. It was perfect! I hope it will be the same this year!

[NewDVCowner]

Thanks! Living in Northern California I have very little experience with humidity. I didn't know if I could expect it to go down at night or not.

I hope it's cooler than the Disneyland Half. At 4:00 in the morning it was 78 degrees. Way too hot!

[clausjo]

Has everyone gotten their corral assignments? I'm in J and am actually happy that I'm not further back. I've got a good cusion in case my knee/shin splint issues start acting up.

Only a few weeks now!

[NewDVCowner]

I was just looking through the Wine and Dine packer and had a couple if questions I was hoping you all could help me with.

First, I ran the Disneyland Half in September and am going for the coast to coast- do I need to get that run time to them or do they have that information already?

Second, I'm staying at AKL but it's not listed as one of the 'host' resorts. How do I get to the star, and more importantly how do I get from the end/party back to the hotel when I'm done?

Thanks so much!

[Christine]

Did you sign up as being coast to coast eligible?
When I picked up my race packet, they had a special armband that indicated I was coast to coast and that's how they knew I would get that medal.
I didn't have to enter my time- they know.

As for the host resort, hmmm that's a tricky one. Will you have a car?

[Melanie]

I would think without a car, you'd have to rely on a cab. Logistics are tricky for the smaller races (although, are any of them really small anymore?) when you aren't at a 'event' hotel.

[NewDVCowner]

I got in touch with the RunDisney people. They said that if we're not staying at a host hotel then we will need to take a cab. Will there be cabs available at three or four o'clock in the morning?

[Melanie]

I got in touch with the RunDisney people. They said that if we're not staying at a host hotel then we will need to take a cab. Will there be cabs available at three or four o'clock in the morning?

I'm sure. You'd think they are aware of an event like this and the need for cabs. I'd for sure check with bell services when you check in to AKL though.