Marathon Weekend 2020

[Rozzie]

DH and I in for Dopey! The race is always his birthday weekend...and we did Goofy for his 39th. So made sense for Dopey for his 48th......

 

[cavepig]

Same, I registered Dopey and by time I went back to reg kids for 5k already sold out. Doesn't look like things will be open clear through the year like happened last year.

Last year the 5k sold out off and on multiple times. They kept adding spots when they would split up unsold Dopey's . I can't see anything really selling out differently than last year, but who knows.

Any change in taxes or fees from last year? I register using a pre-paid visa, and I want to make sure I'm covered for Goofy. It was $411 and change last year.

I think it is the same as last year --- 2020 is $385 + 6.6% = $410.41

 

[PCFriar80]

Wife and I are in for the 10K as of now. I normally run the 1/2 but will be recovering from a heel bone spur removal / achilles tendinosis surgery that will have me on the DL through August. I'll make the 1/2 call in September based on recovery, but my back-up plan has me out there spectating at least the full from the BC/BW and gives me more time for vacation!

 

[lhermiston]

Congrats to everyone signing up today. I’m bummed I won’t be there in January to share in the festivities.

 

[jennamfeo]

I’m bummed I won’t be there in January to share in the festivities.

 

[jennamfeo]

*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*

 

[rdiver]

Just verifying, that today was open up to AP and DVC, correct?

I'm not either of those, but logged into my RunDisney account and was able to move through the process to register under Suggested Events.

It asked if I was AP/DVC/CM, and said No to all of them, and was able to reach the payment screen.

 

[rteetz]

Just verifying, that today was open up to AP and DVC, correct?

I'm not either of those, but logged into my RunDisney account and was able to move through the process to register under Suggested Events.

It asked if I was AP/DVC/CM, and said No to all of them, and was able to reach the payment screen.

Yes today was for AP/DVC. It seems there was a system glitch (surprise surprise) that allowed many to get into payment.

 

[rdiver]

Yes today was for AP/DVC. It seems there was a system glitch (surprise surprise) that allowed many to get into payment.

Thanks! I registered my nephew for the Virtual 5k challenge last night. So was poking around this morning and was surprised to see the Marathon under suggested events.

 

[rteetz]

10K now full for early registration.

 

[dodukes]

Do we know when Cheer squad becomes available?

 

[jmasgat]

I think it is the same as last year --- 2020 is $385 + 6.6% = $410.41

That 6.6% has to be the most egregious money grab of any race registration site. I have never paid that much to enter any race before.

 

[rteetz]

That 6.6% has to be the most egregious money grab of any race registration site. I have never paid that much to enter any race before.

Disney raised it this year to 6.6%. In the past it had been 6%.

 

[jeremy1002]

Disney raised it this year to 6.6%. In the past it had been 6%.

My recollection is different, though math ain't my forte.

 

[disneygpa]

Well... I did it.. YIKES!! I was able to sign up for Dopey without being AP or DVC. My first runDisney, first marathon, my wife thinks I should be committed... maybe she's right!

 

[camaker]

*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*
*I'm not signing up today*

What did you say you signed up for today, again?

 

[jennamfeo]

What did you say you signed up for today, again?

Thought you were gonna say "how about tomorrow?" hahahaha.

 

[ZellyB]

Congrats to all you registrants!! I'm holding strong so far and not registering for marathon weekend, but it was tough reading all these.

I did want to say I got a reply from runDisney on the spectator question and got a different and reassuring response regarding Marathon Weekend. (I did specifically reference marathon weekend in my email)

Dear Gisele,

I truly apologize for the miscommunication regarding our current spectator policies.

The spectator viewing policy is a bit different for two of our four Event Weekends, Star Wars Rival Run Weekend and Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. During these Event Weekends, races start at Magic Kingdom Park and finish at Epcot. Due to the route we are unable to have spectators along the course. However, please know the sideline spectator viewing remains an option for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

We appreciate you taking some time to share your thoughts. I’ll be sure to share your comments with runDisney Leaders, as we are always looking for ways to make our race experiences better. Furthermore, in the spirit of constantly evaluating our operation, please know that you will receive a survey invitation in the next 24 hours regarding the service you received today and I would value knowing your feedback.

Gisele, I hope this information is helpful, and we hope to have an opportunity to cheer you on in one of our runDisney events.

Sincerely,

 

[rteetz]

Congrats to all you registrants!! I'm holding strong so far and not registering for marathon weekend, but it was tough reading all these.

I did want to say I got a reply from runDisney on the spectator question and got a different and reassuring response regarding Marathon Weekend. (I did specifically reference marathon weekend in my email)

Dear Gisele,

I truly apologize for the miscommunication regarding our current spectator policies.

The spectator viewing policy is a bit different for two of our four Event Weekends, Star Wars Rival Run Weekend and Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. During these Event Weekends, races start at Magic Kingdom Park and finish at Epcot. Due to the route we are unable to have spectators along the course. However, please know the sideline spectator viewing remains an option for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

We appreciate you taking some time to share your thoughts. I’ll be sure to share your comments with runDisney Leaders, as we are always looking for ways to make our race experiences better. Furthermore, in the spirit of constantly evaluating our operation, please know that you will receive a survey invitation in the next 24 hours regarding the service you received today and I would value knowing your feedback.

Gisele, I hope this information is helpful, and we hope to have an opportunity to cheer you on in one of our runDisney events.

Sincerely,

That’s a much better response than I got.

 

[ZellyB]

That’s a much better response than I got.

Maybe they got enough emails they already altered their response. Which is a good thing!