How did u buy this. Doesn’t go on sale till 3/8 for AP and DVC and 3/13 for public?
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I would like to but it will all depend on work and I won’t know for a few more months. I also can’t go to Marathon weekend in 2019 so this could be my #runICOT/#cheerICOT event. 👍
Congratulations! What distance will you be racing? Others have made some wonderful suggestions. I also recommend running a few local races while you are training. This will give you experience running under race conditions and will help you prepare for the craziness of a Disney race. And be sure to train well. (It can be misery to race under-trained; as an older runner who has only been running since 2011, I know.) Also, please check with your doctor before staring any new training program.
Best of luck to you! You will have a great time! I’ve done many runDisney events so please let me know if you have any questions.
I actually asked them first - apparently doing this takes having
a lot of people signing up, and this was a service they are working
towards. There is a run disney facebook group and I ended up
going through them. This is the first time their associated travel
agency got approved to pre purchase bibs. Now what I just typed
may be more complicated then that - I really recommend if you can
to go through a travel agency (ie I cannot for marathon weekend because
I stay at SOG, and if are DVC you can’t), only because
your bib becomes transferable and RunDisney gives no refunds
and you legally cannot transfer your bib on your own.
So, according to the Disney website...
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by MISFIT™
Event Dates: November 1 to 4, 2018
Early registration has been postponed until March 12, 2018 and general registration begins on March 13, 2018.
Wow only one day early registration.
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My hope is to do the 5K. I'm not able to purchase yet and I know that they sell out quickly! If I don't get a bib, our hope is to come and cheer if I don't get a spot to run and then sign up for maybe the princess.....
Thanks so much for the encouragement! I'll let you know when I have questions!
If you are going to stay at least two nights in a resort
room - I would suggest going through a travel agency.
If you are AP or DVC holders there are TA’s that will only
charge for room and bibs. I was able to get pop century
for $110 a night thru the TA I used. I now do not have to
worry about my bib AND an added plus is if something happens
I can transfer my bibs. Just something to think about if it
could work for you.
DH and I had a long discussion. We probably won't run. But we are going to train anyway. It's a lot of money and I have a recurring knee problem and haven't actually RUN in a long time- been doing strength and cardio workouts- so we don't know how it will hold up. Plus, my mom can't commit yet on whether she is able to come, so we may not have someone to watch DD. We are leaving the option option to change our minds if things work out, so if it doesn't sell out right away or if we can get in on a charity bib down the line we still may.
FYI - from the RunDisney Facebook page - registration has been delayed to later this week.
Quote:
Registration for Disney’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend is temporarily delayed. We will have an update on registration later this week, so please check back then. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to hosting our runners for the race at Walt Disney World Resort from November 1-4, 2018.
All these postponements are making me lose my excitement. :(
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DVC and AP Early registration is on Friday March 16, 2018 at noon EST
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Well, sadly this takes me out of participating. I will not have access to internet during the new registration date - on a plane traveling to a conference. I suppose I could do the travel agent thing, but honestly my initial excitement has really waned. I do want to get back to Disney some year for another race, but just not this year for me. There's an outside chance I could come down to cheer, but unlikely. Bummer!
I am beyond happy that the courses for the
5 and 10K are the same as last year which
equals FANTASTIC in my eyes!!! 5K you get
to run through Pandora at night and 10K,
You start at MK parking, get heartbreak on-ramp
at the 3K mark, then onto Hollywood studios,
Boardwalk, and then into EPCOT. This year I will
stop and take a selfie with the Haunted Mansion
Guy! Have regretted not taking one since last
year!!
Bring it on!
Nikki, that stinks! I know how you feel, however. Could you at least check as soon as you have internet in the hopes it hasn't sold out?
I'm gonna be honest in saying I was kind of hoping for an ICOT 20 (2.0). ;) It would be super cool to see everyone again in such a short span (so to speak).
https://www.rundisney.com/wine-and-dine-half-marathon/
If you read through each race, it
will tell you start/stop places. The
writeup is just like it was last year.
And if you read small print it says “All courses subject to change”
Not saying it will change, but they don’t release the official courses until about 6 weeks prior. There are bunch of websites that show what has been officially approved but until announced, it’s all speculation. I HOPE the 1/2 is the same course as last year. Goes through 3 Parks. The year before only went through 2.
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Hey. I know this a thread specifically about the Wine and Dine Half Marathon but, since I can't head down in November, I'd appreciate some general runDisney advice and info. I'm working on a trip for the runDisney Marathon in January. I've never signed up before, so just a few questions. When I register, will it just be for the race? Do I have to get my hotel and park tickets separately, or is it done at the same time? Also, I'm assuming that there will be different races to choose from. 5K? And...just one more thing to anyone who has run both...which is more fun? The January Marathon, or the Princess Half Marathon in Feb? Thanks in advance for any info...
Hello 1000th Ghost and welcome.
When you register for a race, you are registering for the race alone. Hotel and tickets are separate. You need to have an ACTIVE.com account. That is where the runDisney site will take you and it's easier to register if you have an acct already.
For WDW Marathon Weekend in January there are 4 races. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon and a Full Marathon. There are also Challenges. The Dopey Challenge which is all 4 races and the Goofy Challenge which is the 1/2 and full MArathons.
I have never been there for Princess Weekend but they do a 5k, 10k and a half marathon plus a challenge which is called the Glass Slipper Challenge and its the 10K and 1/2 marathon.
Hope this helps you out in some way. I don't like to promote any TA other than the official Intercot TA Magical Journeys but there are ones out there who can get bibs for you and make all your hotel and ticket reservations.
Feel free to ask and look up all the posts here in the runDisney forum. There are lots of pages with lots of great info
Yungbuck73 did a fantastic job in answering your
questions, I just wanted to add that I will be running
at least the 5 and 10k that weekend, and that if you
you have a DD214 that you can stay at The Shades of Green
in January, so to book that now - welcome to the crazy
addictive world of RunDisney :)
Both races are a blast - there are more people in January,
simply because they have the only full marathon then.
Yes, he certainly did! I don't know what a DD214 is so I guess it's safe to say that I don't have one. I do know that The Shades of Green is the hotel for people in the military, so I'm assuming it's something to do with that?
I'm glad you mentioned that the January weekend is busier. I enjoy the crowds and it'll be fun to be in such a festive atmosphere. Can't wait!
Ah! I KNEW it was something to do with the military! Actually, we stayed at The Shades of Green on our very first trip to Disney World...a long time ago. My BIL was active at the time, and booked the whole thing. I remember it fondly. Nice place! Am I correct when I say it was the old Disney Inn? I clearly remember a Mickey shaped pool.
I ended up signing up for the 5K. I'd considered the 10K, but it so happens I hurt my foot the day before registration and I'm not sure of the long term results.
That brings me to my question. When you sign up for the 10K, you need proof of time. If I've never run a race that times me, how would I provide this information? Would they just stick me in the last corral which will then provide proof for the next race?
Good luck on your 5K! Here is good news, you do not need proof of time (POT). POT is only needed for half marathon and marathon races at runDisney. When you sign up for the 10K, you enter your estimated time bracket and that’s it! Then it is up to the runDisney folks as to which corral you are in. I have entered the same time for every 10K I’ve raced and I have been assigned different corrals ranging from the last one and up to the second one.
Hello again. I have another question for you all. My daughter has decided that she wants to join me in January for the marathon weekend. Can I get more than one bib when I'm purchasing mine, or does she have to get an ACTIVE.com account of her own?
I signed up my son under my account, although he was only 12. I'm not sure if age matters, but it does ask you at some point during the registration of the event if you're doing this for yourself or someone else.
It seems to work better if you both have an Active account and both try to register at the same time individually. It gets crazy, day of registration.
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Thanks, guys! I think I'll just be safe and have her try for her own. The only problem is that she lives in another state and may not be able to try around the same time as me. Her work schedule is usually pretty crazy. I was concerned about the age thing, too. She's 27. It sounds like registering is pretty stressful and I'd hate to have a snag present itself and then not be able to get in touch with her at the critical moment. So, if she can be sure to be available early on registration day, it's probably best to register separately. We may need some pixie dust, though. :tink:
Hello Wine and Dine peeps!
You all gave me such wonderful encouragement and advice and I wanted to let you know that, sadly registering for the wine and dine came at a time when we were unable to swing it financially. I'll need to wait until another time to run my first race. BUT, we want to support all our friends who are running this race so we have booked a trip to correspond with the dates and will be there to cheer you all on. As some of you know DH was out of work for 10 months and he started his new job last week! We are excited to have things looking up and to be there for InterCot's 21 birthday celebration!
Sorry things didn’t work out but glad you will be there to cheer.
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