Seems a bit pricey for the amenities...I bet they get a lot of takers though!Joe90 wrote:A continental breakfast will be is available before the race from 3:00 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. The breakfast includes bagels with peanut butter, butter and jellies, whole oranges, and bananas. Hot beverages (coffee, tea, cocoa) are provided as are PowerAde and Dasani water. Yum Yum. At 3am bleaAmy wrote: How much money are they charging for the RR? Does it include anything as far as treats, drinks and snacks, or is it just a place to rest out of the elements?
You also get a private bag drop (or a slightly more private bag drop) and a stretching area. In case you are to small and need stretching
It also gives you somewhere to pass out, in relative comfort, after the race.
Cost to you Half Marathon $85, Marathon $105 or the Goofy $175.
Check it out
http://adisneyworldsports.disney.go.com ... eatWDW.pdf
2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
Moderator: Moderators
-
- Submarine Voyage Captain
- Posts: 18542
- Joined: Dec Wed 12, 2007 1:41 pm
- Location: the flooded, flooded mitten
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
-
- Shooting Galleries Gun Cleaner
- Posts: 625
- Joined: Jul Sat 21, 2007 5:49 am
- Location: I'm right here.
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
Drive there in your car. Park in Epcot car park. Take a thermos flask full of coffee and a couple of bagels.Amy wrote:Seems a bit pricey for the amenities...I bet they get a lot of takers though!
Comfy seats in the warm/dry, and a place to recover after the race. Total price. FREE
Now, how many park tickets can I get for $185?
"We live in a society absolutely dependent on science and technology and yet have cleverly arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. " Carl Sagan
-
- Submarine Voyage Captain
- Posts: 18542
- Joined: Dec Wed 12, 2007 1:41 pm
- Location: the flooded, flooded mitten
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
Does the race include a day in a park or are park tickets completely separate?Joe90 wrote:Drive there in your car. Park in Epcot car park. Take a thermos flask full of coffee and a couple of bagels.Amy wrote:Seems a bit pricey for the amenities...I bet they get a lot of takers though!
Comfy seats in the warm/dry, and a place to recover after the race. Total price. FREE
Now, how many park tickets can I get for $185?
-
- Shooting Galleries Gun Cleaner
- Posts: 625
- Joined: Jul Sat 21, 2007 5:49 am
- Location: I'm right here.
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
As you run through the parks you don't need a ticket. If you go back later in the day you do need a ticket.Amy wrote:Does the race include a day in a park or are park tickets completely separate?
All finishers of the Marathon get free entry into a park of there choice on Monday. This is new for this year.
There is a possibility of a DOUBLE fail here. Take over 7 hours and you don't get an official finishing time (you still get the medal though) then, because you don't have a registered official finishing time you don't get the free ticket on Monday.
If you do get a ticket, it isn't transferable to anybody else (although how they are going to stop you passing it to someone else isn't very clear) and the ticket isn't a park hopper, so choose your park carefully.
"We live in a society absolutely dependent on science and technology and yet have cleverly arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. " Carl Sagan
-
- Submarine Voyage Captain
- Posts: 18542
- Joined: Dec Wed 12, 2007 1:41 pm
- Location: the flooded, flooded mitten
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
Wow ~ lots of rules. That is nice that they give a free ticket though, especially since the race costs quite a bit. I assume they put your name on the ticket and that is what prevents you from passing it along.Joe90 wrote:As you run through the parks you don't need a ticket. If you go back later in the day you do need a ticket.Amy wrote:Does the race include a day in a park or are park tickets completely separate?
All finishers of the Marathon get free entry into a park of there choice on Monday. This is new for this year.
There is a possibility of a DOUBLE fail here. Take over 7 hours and you don't get an official finishing time (you still get the medal though) then, because you don't have a registered official finishing time you don't get the free ticket on Monday.
If you do get a ticket, it isn't transferable to anybody else (although how they are going to stop you passing it to someone else isn't very clear) and the ticket isn't a park hopper, so choose your park carefully.
-
- Mr. Toad's Wild Rider
- Posts: 410
- Joined: Feb Tue 05, 2008 10:18 am
- Location: Mount Holly, NC
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
I think I will wait until the race gets a little closer to decided whether or not to pay $85.00 for the "race retreat". If I spend that kind of money and the weather turns out to be 55 degrees and clear I would kick myself the whole weekend. My wife and I could have a real nice lunch later that day for $85.00.Joe90 wrote:Bib No 3355 for the Marathon, 22285 for the half.
Yep. I'm all in for the Goofy challenge 2011
I think the Race Retreat is a gamble as well. It is very $$ expensive $$ for a seat (perhaps) in a tent. Double expensive if you are a Goofy runner. If you are coming by car then you could just sit in that. I have not payed out for the RR yet, I'm gonna keep an eye on the weather forecast and decide closer to the event what I'm going to do. You can buy a whole bunch of nice warm clothing for the same $$ as the entry price to the RR.
-
- Shooting Galleries Gun Cleaner
- Posts: 625
- Joined: Jul Sat 21, 2007 5:49 am
- Location: I'm right here.
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
Yep. I can think of all sorts of other things to spend $175 on.
I need Park tickets for Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Wednesday.
How many can I get for $175?
I need Park tickets for Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Wednesday.
How many can I get for $175?
"We live in a society absolutely dependent on science and technology and yet have cleverly arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. " Carl Sagan
-
- Submarine Voyage Captain
- Posts: 18542
- Joined: Dec Wed 12, 2007 1:41 pm
- Location: the flooded, flooded mitten
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
I'm thinking you can manage 2 out of the 4 days for $175Joe90 wrote:Yep. I can think of all sorts of other things to spend $175 on.
I need Park tickets for Thursday, Friday, Sunday and Wednesday.
How many can I get for $175?
-
- Mr. Toad's Wild Rider
- Posts: 410
- Joined: Feb Tue 05, 2008 10:18 am
- Location: Mount Holly, NC
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
I just read that all of the "race retreat" packages are sold out. I guess that answers my question as to whether I should or should not spend the money. As of today the extended forecast is still looking good for race weekend.
-
- Submarine Voyage Captain
- Posts: 18542
- Joined: Dec Wed 12, 2007 1:41 pm
- Location: the flooded, flooded mitten
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
I'll keep my fingers crossed for good weathercccmouse wrote:I just read that all of the "race retreat" packages are sold out. I guess that answers my question as to whether I should or should not spend the money. As of today the extended forecast is still looking good for race weekend.
-
- Shooting Galleries Gun Cleaner
- Posts: 625
- Joined: Jul Sat 21, 2007 5:49 am
- Location: I'm right here.
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
SnowAmy wrote:I'll keep my fingers crossed for good weather
Freezing
Only a little rain if it must
Cloudy cool and dry
Cloudy and warm
Sunny and cool
Sunny and warm
The forecasts are looking pretty good. Even if they haven't quite settled down yet.
I'm glad I haven't payed out for the R tent
My camera is all ready for the trip/race report.
"We live in a society absolutely dependent on science and technology and yet have cleverly arranged things so that almost no one understands science and technology. " Carl Sagan
-
- Pack Mules Wrangler
- Posts: 5143
- Joined: Sep Sun 02, 2007 3:27 pm
- Location: Valparaiso IN
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
Can't wait to hear all about it!!! Good luck to all that are racing! Run hard, you've trained for this, but don't forget to ENJOY!!!!! We need lotsa pictures!!!
-
- Flight to the Moon Flight Director
- Posts: 1209
- Joined: May Tue 29, 2007 2:42 pm
- Location: Boston
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
Good luck to all you runners! The weather can't be any worse than it was last year for the race weekend. Looking real nice right now!
-
- Fantasyland Theater Projectionist
- Posts: 177
- Joined: Dec Thu 14, 2006 10:25 am
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
Thanks everyone for posting for this year's Marathon Weekend.
Training is complete (after our final 8 miles this evening).
Here is my wife and I's Bib #s for the Half:
Mine - 35029
Her's - 35030
We're planning on getting up around 4am to eat and head over. We didn't purchase the breakfast package and just plan on eating bagels and protein bars upon arrival. Having never run a formal race in the past, I believe we'll be in one of the last waves/corals. While we're confident we won't get swept , we're planning on posting a decent time while having a fantastic experience. We'll be in Disney Thursday - Monday for those that would consider meeting. I'll be checking this throughout the week.
Thanks again and have a fantastic race!
Training is complete (after our final 8 miles this evening).
Here is my wife and I's Bib #s for the Half:
Mine - 35029
Her's - 35030
We're planning on getting up around 4am to eat and head over. We didn't purchase the breakfast package and just plan on eating bagels and protein bars upon arrival. Having never run a formal race in the past, I believe we'll be in one of the last waves/corals. While we're confident we won't get swept , we're planning on posting a decent time while having a fantastic experience. We'll be in Disney Thursday - Monday for those that would consider meeting. I'll be checking this throughout the week.
Thanks again and have a fantastic race!
"I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse."
-
- Submarine Voyage Captain
- Posts: 18542
- Joined: Dec Wed 12, 2007 1:41 pm
- Location: the flooded, flooded mitten
Re: 2011 WDW Marathon Weekend
Good luck!! Thanks for posting your bib numbers, now we can follow alongPopCentury2007 wrote:Thanks everyone for posting for this year's Marathon Weekend.
Training is complete (after our final 8 miles this evening).
Here is my wife and I's Bib #s for the Half:
Mine - 35029
Her's - 35030
We're planning on getting up around 4am to eat and head over. We didn't purchase the breakfast package and just plan on eating bagels and protein bars upon arrival. Having never run a formal race in the past, I believe we'll be in one of the last waves/corals. While we're confident we won't get swept , we're planning on posting a decent time while having a fantastic experience. We'll be in Disney Thursday - Monday for those that would consider meeting. I'll be checking this throughout the week.
Thanks again and have a fantastic race!